Thesis offers you a ton of options for using excerpts. The problem is, you can’t control the length and this ugly “[...]” shows up at the end. Let’s get that under control.

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I’ve seen a ton of tutorials for creating WordPress functions. The thing is, most of them are over-complicated garbage that are really only understandable to people who already know how to write functions. What’s the point in that? Let me show you a simple 4 step process to get this crap under control.
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use fewer plugins

The Obligatory Plugin Rant

by Adam Baird on March 17, 2010

Not all WordPress plugins are created equal. There are some plugins, loved and used by many, that are absolutely horrific in terms of your site’s performance. Conversely, there are plugins that virtually no one uses that are absolutely fan-damn-tastic. With that said, unfortunately most plugins fall into the former category rather than the latter.

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I design websites for a living. A friend of mine recently wondered about getting started in web design. He noted that I had spent a decent sum of money on the current suite of tools I work with. Fortunately, that doesn’t have to be the case if you’re just getting started.

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Adding a breadcrumb navigation menu is a great way to increase your page views and help your visitors find their way around your site.  Its also great for search engine optimization.

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Say hello to Rocking WordPress.  I have big plans for this website.  Really big plans.

She’ll have a good amount of solid wordpress tips and tutorials very soon.  On top of that, she’ll be releasing an absolutely revolutionary add-on framework for the Thesis WordPress theme within the next couple of months for free! [click to continue…]

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