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Matt Danner named New COO
Adding Javascript (and Google Analytics code) in Builder header or footer
WordPress (Plugin) Localization Presentation
State of iThemes Webinar
Justin Seeley joins WebDesign.com
How to add fixed icons to the side of your WordPress site
Fix alignment in bulleted or numbered list items
LoopBuddy Beta 1 Released
Analysis of a common BackupBuddy issue
Upcoming WebDesign events
iThemes OKC office closed Monday May 30
Latest Theme Releases/Updates
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Matt Danner named New COO
Ok, perhaps not exactly a tip, but exciting news for all of us at iThemes, and for the community. Matt is a great problem solver. He understands the vision, direction and culture we seek to implement.
He knows our team, our products, our business friends and our customer community extremely well. So we've decided to officially name him as our Chief Operating Officer.
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Adding Javascript (and Google Analytics code) in Builder header or footer
Builder makes it very easy to enter your Google Analytics ID or other custom JavaScript code that you might want to enter in <head> and/or just above </body> sections through the new Builder Settings.
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WordPress (Plugin) Localization Presentation
Ronald Huereca did an excellent presentation at WordCamp Raleigh last week on plugin (and themes) localization. The slides, a video tutorial AND code samples can be found
here.
State of iThemes Webinar
In the "State of iThemes" presentation last week, iThemes Founder Cory Miller talked about upcoming plans, objectives, core values, and the team at iThemes.com, PluginBuddy.com and WebDesign.com.
In case you missed it, watch the video replay.
Justin Seeley joins WebDesign.com
Justin's main focus will be as an instructor/curriculum developer for the WebDesign.com brand. Think of him as the "design guy" here. Users can expect a ton of creative new courses and webinars as well as some great new iThemes shows and product tutorials!
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How to add fixed icons to the side of your WordPress site
Instructions on how to add (social media) icons to your WordPress site that will stick to the side of the screen, even when scrolling up or down the page.
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Fix alignment in bulleted or numbered list items
Although not primarily restricted to Builder, another one of Sridhar's powertips to make sure that text in list items, when overflowing to a 2nd line (or more) have the proper left alignment and indentation.
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LoopBuddy Beta 1 Released
Last week we proudly announced that development on Loopbuddy has resumed. As of this week, a BETA version of Loopbuddy is available to those participating in our Beta program.
You can of course join the Beta program and give it a spin yourself. We are looking forward to your feedback (which, after all, is what a Beta release is for!)
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Analysis of a common BackupBuddy issue
An indepth analysis of the dreaded "Problem after Step 3 of the Migration" using BackupBuddy. Read about the cause, and the cure!
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Upcoming WebDesign events
Note that all events mentioned here are Free to join, unless it is a Premium Webinar.
May 25: Fixing Javascript Problems - by Ronald Huereca
May 26: BluePrint Advanced - Working with Photoshop
May 30: BuddyPress - PluginFocus
May 31: BackupBuddy - PluginFocus
iThemes OKC office closed Monday May 30
The iThemes office in Oklahoma City will be closed on Monday, May 30 for Memorial Day. Additionally, it will also be closed on Monday, July 4 for Independence Day.
Note that this does not affect WebDesign.com scheduled events, so the BuddyPress webinar will take place as planned May 30.
Latest Theme Releases/Updates
New: Rainey Day - Demo
New: Scooter - Demo
Updated: Builder Style Manager
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