Finally, the WordPress Admin UI is getting a makeover! If you’re like me you’ve been waiting for the core code ninjas to give some attention to the WordPress Admin interface. Well, here it is, the core team has been hard at work on a modern new interface and so far, I’m loving it Here’s a [...]
If you are using the CiviCRM system along with WordPress you will most likely be getting some errors when trying to utilize the event feeds (rss & ical). The error message “Entity ‘raquo’ not defined” comes from WordPress inserting html in the pages that CiviCRM is trying to generate. This is actually a great thing [...]
According to Google, one third of all searchers today have local intent and they are finding businesses that are optimized for local search. What is local intent you ask? Well it’s as simple as someone looking for a deli sandwich in Yountville or a vet in Sonoma. Furthermore, 50% of smartphone users actually visit those [...]
First quarter Tummeling for a Cause nominations are open, enabling the community to nominate their favorite Napa County non-profit to receive a new or re-designed website. Positive Community Impact Yountville School Foundation – YSF has already benefited from Tummeling for a Cause, recently receiving a website, http://fundyountville.com, to help support and raise funds for Yountville [...]
I struggle with what the world generally says it appropriate and what I think I will actually connect with. So, I made a quick poll and would love to hear your thoughts.
We are entering the final week of voting for this quarters Tummeling for a Cause, voting ends Friday July 20th at 5:00 p.m.. So, for all of you who haven’t voted or aren’t sure who to vote for I’ve put together a little brief about each non-profit along with a link to their current website. [...]
Here are your Tummeling for a Cause finalists!! We have narrowed all the nomination down to these 3 candidates that we believe can benefit the most from Tummeling for a Cause and that actually accepted their nomination. Now it’s up to you, the public. Simply cast your vote and the non-profit with the most votes on [...]
Are your password protected posts and pages broken since upgrading to WordPress 3.4? Here is a little tip for anyone out there who may be using a custom password form to protect individual pages and posts. WordPress has this functionality built into its core but it is possible to customize the wording and look of [...]
When I first decided to use WordPress a few years back, I was a bit confused by the fact that there seemed to be two versions. I had built websites from scratch since the early 90′s but this was my first foray into the world of open source content management systems. And before I had even started – [...]
Trying to find a flexible winery eCommerce solution? Read on… Finding a flexible winery eCommerce solution can be a daunting task. The number of winery eCommerce solutions available today can literally make your head spin. It’s no wonder though, since there are over 400 wineries in Napa County and just about that many more in Sonoma. Multiply [...]
The other day I had a client ask me to phone a company he had signed up with that guaranteed him the #1 spot on Google for $99/month. He asked me to go through the 20 minute phone call with the company and provide them the answers to the questions they had. After gently reminding [...]
Online marketing has two goals: engage and convert. The social side of the Internet encourages engagement, the search side focuses more on user intent and ultimately conversion of that intent into a sale. The many elements of an online presence can build on each and can work together for a business. The process is best [...]
