Fixing Pligg after a Server Move
A recent move across servers at my Dreamhost account left a few Pligg sites non-functional. Of course, for this particular error, implementing the solution was a lot simpler than actually finding the answer.
Modern 2.0 WordPress Theme – Updated with dynamic sidebars and homepage
Ever found a great Wordpress theme, but it was too old and outdated to put to use without major edits? Well, if you’re a fan of Modern .9, you’ll definitely want to check out this 2.0 version of the Modern Wordpress Theme, ready for 2010 with dynamic sidebars and a home page that mixes static content with the excerpts from your latest posts.
Blogging is dead – long live blogging!
Blogging isn’t quite as easy as it used to be, but the online economy still provides a ton of opportunity to those who truly love to write and produce content on a regular schedule.
Status.net could leave Twitter in the dust
As a content management system, the Status.net platform has a few advantages that can leave Twitter in the dust. While its unlikely to become the single largest public platform, the future of micro-blogging is actually likely to be found in niche communities of like-minded members.
Google bails on China – Here is what you’re supposed to report
Google is officially taking its business out of China – and the Chinese government wants us to report about the situation according to this list of guidelines.
Reddit Mod Can’t Escape Controversy
If you thought that being outed as a marketer would be enough of a conflicting interest to cause moderators to be banned or at least demoted, then you’re wrong! Despite the backlash and fallout, Reddit’s most infamous mod is still trying to use her authority position to promote links and ban complaints. Does it all work out in the end? Of course not!
Bluehost is ramping up security
Hosting accounts on Bluehost are a little more secure today as a new set of password policies and security controls have been introduced.
Firefox 3.6 killed the link properties option
If you like to know the properties of links on the sites you visit, Firefox version 3.6 is a bit lacking unless you add a link property plugin that recreates the function many of us used to take for granted.
Dreamhost promo codes for $100 off 2 year plans
There have been a few changes to Dreamhost’s limited editional promotional codes. Instead of requiring five or ten year commitments, the maximum discount of $100 can be applied to hosting plans as short as two years long.
When Marketers become Moderators
Taking on a powerful moderation position in a popular social website might seem like a dream gig for an online marketer, but the consequences of such conflicting interests can also backfire in a really crushing way.
Sunday Internet Surfers – A Rant on Site Capacity
A rant on websites that slow down as soon as traffic goes up slightly above average. Fix the errors and get appropriate hosting already!
Liability of website owners on the rise
Governments around the world are cracking down and holding website owners and employees responsible for all kinds of unpopular and controversial content.
In 2010, they expect you to pay for news
More newspapers are planning a shift toward premium and paid subscriptions for online content – but why do they expect anything to be different now that customers have even less discretionary income available?