Purple Hazard

You can find various plugins that allow you to control on which pages you display your widgets. Unfortunately I was unable to find one specifically made to show certain widgets to logged on users only.

Fortunately I was able to figure out the next best thing, which is actually pretty basic. Just follow the steps below, it won’t take more than a minute.

1. Install the Widget Logic Plugin via your dashboard or download it here.

This plugin gives every widget an extra control field called “Widget logic” that lets you control the pages that the widget will appear on.

Now some of you might be thinking, “aah I have to fill something in… no thanks”. Don’t worry there’s only one more step and you only have to copy what I put down.

2. If you take a look at the above picture you will see the “Widget Logic” area which is situated on your widgets page at the end of each widget.  Here you will have to add a conditional tag which tells WP to only show the widget to a logged on users.

Now all you have to do is add this tag :   is_user_logged_in() .

Only add that tag to the widgets you want to display only to logged in users.

Alternative : Those who don’t need the advanced usage of  Widget Logic can try the Dynamic Widgets Plugin , which will do the same and a bit more, without pasting any code. Thanks to Frederic for mentioning this.

Have fun. If you found this helped in some way, please make a comment.

I’ve been slaving away updating my CSS knowledge and hit a little wall when coming to Rounded Corners.  Most of the options I got was to either use images or a bunch of div tags, which worked, but took time and effort. Fortunately my Google fingers picked up on THIS TUTORIAL and now I’m as happy as can be.

The short solution to create CSS Rounded Corners:

#example1 {
border-radius: 15px;
-moz-border-radius: 15px;
}

The “moz-border-radius” is for Firefox support.

For a quick example see our forum. The CSS I used there:

#fwoutside
{
padding:5px 5px 5px 5px;
-moz-border-radius: 15px;
border-radius: 15px;
border: 1px solid grey;
height:960px;
width: 1000px;
margin: 10px auto;
}

If you’re running a Buddypress install you will most likely experience a massive amount of spam registrations. With massive I mean between 10 and 20 per day, which is what I used to get. There’s a big discussion regarding the best way to control spam on your BuddyPress network.

So far I’ve found SI CAPTCHA Anti-Spam , which has been updated to work on the latest BuddyPress install. It basically adds a Captcha form to your registration page, comment form or login form, you decide.

You can find the download link here : http://buddypress.org/community/groups/third-party-components-plugins/forum/topic/si-captcha-anti-spam-updated-for-latest-buddypress/

Or you can install it from your WordPress Dashboard.

If it worked for you let me know.

Yes, it’s the day of sharing! If you would like to create your own WordPress drop-down menu and do a easy setup with the help of a plugin, then you’ve found the right post.

I would like to introduce Pixopoint Dropdown Menu CSS Generator and Multi-level Navigation Plugin.

To setup your new menu follow these easy steps:

1. Install and Activate the Multi-level Navigation Plugin.

2. Create your new menu with the Pixopoint Dropdown Menu CSS Generator.

3. Visit the plugin in your WordPress admin interface, click on the “Appearance” tab, copy the code generated by Step 2 in the space where it says, “Enter the CSS for your main menu here”. Click “Update Options”.

4. Now you return to the “Home” tab and copy the code which looks like this :

<.. ?php if (function_exists(‘pixopoint_menu’)) {pixopoint_menu();} ? .. >

(Here comes the tricky part… for beginners.)

5.  In the WordPress Admin Interface Find and Click “Editor” and then “Header” (header.php).

6. Find the line which looks something like this :

<…?php wp_list_pages(‘title_li=&depth=1&include=’ . get_option(‘ts_nav_pages’)); ?..> and replace it with the code in Step 4.

The easiest option would just be to search for “wp_list_pages” in your header code.

That should about do it. You will find examples at www.pixopoint.com

Usually I would add the themes one at a time, but not today. I thought I would make it easier for you and add all these nice free WordPress themes, which I found at DesignDisease,  in one huge post.  You better comment.

1.Fervens Theme 

 Download Theme

Download Images

Extra Layouts : Double Sidebar Left

                                Double Sidebar Right

2. Compositio

 Download Theme

3. Dilectio  

 Download Theme

4. GossipCity 

 Download Theme

5. Illacrimo

 Download Theme

Remember to thank the people over at DesignDisease for their hard work. 

Testing your new WordPress installations or changes offline is very good idea, simply because it’s practical for yourself and your readers. Over the next few weeks I have to setup two new blogs and thought I would share the necessary steps to do so offline.

This series will hopefully get new additions every two days. If you feel like adding to the series, you can give me a link or a full comment and I will check it out.

Most people start a new blog with the thought of either making money or making someone happy. Sometimes it’s both. Here I will focus on my three favorite spots to sell your 125X125 ad spots. You might even get some extra traffic in the process.

1. BuySellAds

If you’re able to get in this is a very nice place to sell your ad spots. If you have a high amount of traffic and a good rating, you should be able to get approval after finishing the many steps.

I’ll give them a 3/5

2. Project Wonderful

I did write a post about them a while ago, but my opinion did change a bit. They’re very strict on ad performance and will shut you down very quickly. It takes a while to build up nice stats on the system and the payout rates are okay. If you have a small blog you might make a few cents.

I’ll rate them 3/5

3. Technorati Engage

First time you’ve heard of them? Don’t feel bad, they’re still in beta version. You will however be able to register for an account and getting in is rather easy. Like the other two you won’t get paid much, but as your blog grows, so will your income. I would recommend them to small and established blogs.

I’ll rate them a 4/5.

If you know of any other sites who will happily sell your ad spots let me know. I’ll put it up.

Recently I made a post about Forum Server, which is a great forum plugin for WordPress. I even called it “awesome” and “the best”. Bbrian from over at Blogengage,  thought otherwise and steered me over to Simple:Press.

Now I don’t usually change my mind so quick, but I have to say this WordPress plugin is even more awesome than the Forum Server plugin.

Easy to install, integration is flawless and the best part is the Blog Post ot Forum option. This allows you to start a forum thread every time you make a new blog post. The post will also have link to the forum thread so people can join the community and take part in the discussion.

Try a different forum plugin here.

Download.

This is the best and most complete one-click install, fully integrated forum plugin available for WordPress IMO. I was actually searching for the BBpress integration plugin, but then stumbled upon “Forum Server”.  Decided I will try it out on one of my test blogs and voila, one click and a fully integrated working forum.

I usually don’t go all crazy about plugins, but this one seriously is awesome. You can install it via , Plugins->Add New->Forum Server->Activate.

Download It Here.

Demo Here.

I Found Another Great Forum Plugin.

You can also use Mingle Forum , see it in action Here.

This just quick shoutout to let everyone know we’re testing new themes and plugins, so the site may go down now and again. But don’t worry, we’ll be back better than ever.