Tips on Tweet Writing

Posted in Tutorial, Twitter on 05-10-2009

Have you ever felt that it’s hard to cram all your messages into 140 characters?
Here are a few tips on how you can make the most of of those 140 characters you get to use.

  1. Use acronyms. Use BRB, LOL, TTYL, etc to minimize the characters you need to type.
  2. Shorten the URL. TinyURL.com, Is.gd and Xr.com are some examples of site that you can use to shorten your URL.
  3. Use special symbols. Twitter can let you insert smilies, heart and other symbols to enhance your tweet. Check out Twitterkeys for a list of symbol codes.
  4. Keep your message simple. Avoid from u sing long bombastic word so that your readers can understand better.

IE 7 Cannot Display Web Page Solution

Posted in Tutorial on 11-09-2009

If you have been experiencing this problem where IE 7 couldn’t display any web page that you key in while other browsers can, you might need to upgrade your IE’s Java version.

Click on the link below to upgrade your IE’s Java to Version 6.

http://www.java.com/en/download/inc/windows_upgrade_ie.jsp

RankingBadge: PageRank, Alexa & Technorati Plugin in 1

Posted in Plugin, Wordpress on 20-08-2009

Looking for a WordPress plugin/widget that can display your Google PageRank, Alexa Rank and Technorati? Look no more, RankingBadge is what you need!

  1. Unpack the zipfile rankingbadge-0.4.zip
  2. Upload folder rankingbadge to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory
  3. Make cache directory writeable chmod 777
  4. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
  5. Go to settings -> RankingBadge and configure colors etc.
  6. Place <?php if(function_exists('rankingbadge_display'))rankingbadge_display(); ?> in your template or use the sidebar widgets.
RankingBadge Setting Screenshot

RankingBadge Setting Screenshot

How to Upgrade to WordPress 2.8

Posted in Tutorial on 11-07-2009

  1. Extract WordPress 2.8’s zip file (wordpress-2.8.zip) that you have downloaded.
    Upgrade to WordPress 2.8 - Extract WordPress Zip File

    Upgrade to WordPress 2.8 - Extract WordPress Zip File

    Upgrade to WordPress 2.8 - Extracted WordPress Zip File

    Upgrade to WordPress 2.8 - Extracted WordPress Zip File

  2. Backup your database and old files before you start.
  3. Upload all files that you have unzipped except wp-content because wp-content is where all your plugins and themes are stored.
  4. After finishing upload, navigate to upgrade.php to complete installation.
    E.g. http://www.greatbloggingtips.com/wp-admin/upgrade.php

Free WordPress Theme – Music Globe

Posted in Themes, Wordpress on 03-07-2009

Music Globe is 2 column Free WP theme suitable for Music or Entertainment blog.

Free WordPress Theme - Music Globe

Free WordPress Theme - Music Globe

Demo Music Globe theme

Download Music Globe theme