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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

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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 

 Ferven Free WP Theme

 Download Theme

Download Images

Extra Layouts : Double Sidebar Left

                                Double Sidebar Right

 

 

2. Compositio

 compositio - free wp theme

 Download Theme

 

 

3. Dilectio  

Dilectio - Free WordPress Theme

 Download Theme

 

 

4. GossipCity 

GossipCity - Free Wp Theme

 Download Theme

 

 

5. Illacrimo

           Ilacrimo - Free WP Theme

 Download Theme

 

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

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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.

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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

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

project-wonderfulI 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

technorati-engage1First 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.

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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 our live demo here.

Download.

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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.

I changed my opinion a bit. Found an even better forum plugin, me thinks.

Download It Here.

Demo 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.

I’m happy to announce the opening of the Purple Hazard Blogging Forum.

The forum will be open for all bloggers interested in interacting with other bloggers. We also decided to add a section specifically for BuddyPress. This includes themes, plugins, general discussion and support.

I would like to send a call out to any BuddyPress devs or smart community members, who will be willing to provide any kind of tips or support to new and old BuddyPress users.

The forum is very simple and clean. Nothing fancy.

Note: The forum got a little revamp and should be easier to join, use and enjoy.

Visit us here – http://forum.purplehazard.com

I normally use Firefox so I never knew of this problem and I don’t know how long it’s been there.

When I try to view my Feed in IE I get this error:

Internet explored cannot display this feed.

This feed contains errors.

Under more information I get this :

A string literal was expected, but no opening quote character was found.
 Line: 253 Character: 17

I did some Googling and noticed that a few people expierienced the same error. I tried all the fixes:

1. Remove blank lines after starting and ending tags.

   I downloaded Fix Rss Feed. It found 1339 out of place blank lines and fixed it. Feed still not working.

2. XML Parsing

   Did a quick validation of my feed and got a few errors. Was told to use LibXml2 Fix.

3. Problem with IE:

 Tried to fix IE and not WP.

Steps :

1. Press “alt” key when in IE7 if you don’t have “Menu Bar” always visible and then click on “Tools/Internet Options”
2. Activate “Advanced” tab
3. in the “Settings” box scroll down to the “Security” section
4. uncheck “Enable native XMLHTTP support”
5. hit “Apply” button and restart IE7

If anyone could help me out please do so! I know some other people with the same problem.

Note: Feeds work perfectly in Firefox, Opera and Chrome, just not IE. It seems to be IE not accepting XML with any errors. So they say.

Update: I got the fix. View it here.

Tip:  When you have a problem like this, never go all out and start changing random things. This is how you I messed up my frontpage.

http://purplehazard.com – Obviously just in Internet Explorer.