Articles by: Barbara Holbrook
Cheap Wordpress Themes: 5 Semi-Premium Designs for Business Websites
March 12, 2010 by Barbara Holbrook
We’ve talked about Premium Wordpress Themes ad infinitum on TutorialBlog. But, sometimes you need a cheap WordPress theme that you can get online and looking good in less than an hour. What do you when you (or your client) want it all … and your budget is under $25? You call in reinforcements! Take the pain out of working under an impossible budget by making it easy. Your “client” will be pleased as punch with any of these semi-premium WordPress themes and you’ll still... [Continue reading this tutorial]
Social Networking Software: 12 Ways to Build the Next, Best Social Network
February 16, 2010 by Barbara Holbrook
Do you want to be the next YouTube, Flickr, Match.com or Facebook? Then, you need to find the right social networking software. Dating sites, friend networks, video sharing portals are all built on networking platforms that give members control over their personal profile and encourage user-generated content. If you can get it right, Social Networking is the key to the kingdom. You will never have to worry about your next blog post, because users will post and manage their own content. You will be... [Continue reading this tutorial]
Facebook Connect: Plugins to Integrate FB and Wordpress
February 11, 2010 by Barbara Holbrook
When I first decided it was time to add Facebook Connect to a website, I figured it would be no big deal. Facebook is a social media powerhouse, I figured, so they must have tools to simplify the process. Plus, I use Wordpress! So I was fairly confident that some enterprising developer had already created a plugin that would add Facebook Connect to the blog with a few clicks. Boy was I naive. Adding Facebook to a Wordpress site is harder than it sounds. I spent days testing out plugins with varying... [Continue reading this tutorial]
Awesome Customizations: 10 websites based on the Yamidoo Magazine Theme
January 14, 2010 by Barbara Holbrook
Premium WordPress themes can be a designer’s best friend. But most websites worth visiting know better than to use a theme straight “out of the box.” Your site design is part of your branding and it’s the first impression visitors will have of your product. It only takes seconds for a new visitors to decide whether your site is “reputable.” And, like it or not, they will make that decision based on looks. That’s why when you’re deciding which premium... [Continue reading this tutorial]
How to Use Google Maps with WordPress Blogs: 5 Plugins to Get You Started
December 15, 2009 by Barbara Holbrook
It wasn’t long ago that Mapquest was the only quality mapping tool online. Then, the rise of Google Maps, possibly the best and most sophisticated mapping tool available online. Google Maps inspired regular people to become cartographers — mapping our lives, mashing up old maps in new ways, and creating a new way to share our world. Even as the maps have become more sophisticated, the general tools have become simpler. In fact, if you’re using WordPress inserting a Google Map can be... [Continue reading this tutorial]
Target Your Marketing Campaign with Facebook Ads
November 4, 2009 by Barbara Holbrook
Facebook ads are quickly becoming the top choice for targeted online ad campaigns. Whether your goal is lead generation, sales, or improving brand recognition, a targeted campaign will always have better results. Google Adwords used to be the king of online ad campaigns because they can target users based on their current search priorities. Facebook ads are the next generation of targeted text ads. Learn how to get started and why you should create a Facebook ad. [Continue reading this tutorial] Read More →
