Category Archives: WordPress

Keep themes updated – timthumb.php compromised

By tim | Published: August 3, 2011

It came to light recently that a vulnerability exists in a script used widely by WordPress Theme authors, including those by Elegant Themes, which I highly recommend. This is an easy bug to fix, but that requires users to update their WordPress themes (not just the core installation), and we know that site maintenance is [...]

Posted in WordPress | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Configuring XAMPP as a WordPress development server

By tim | Published: August 28, 2010
XAMPP logo

Finally!  I’ve managed to get a satisfying development environment for WordPress on my local machine! I’ve had a semi-operational setup for a few years, but have just managed to meet all my needs! I’m using XAMPP on Mac OSX to design my WordPress themes, and now my setup features: a sensible, unique hostname for my [...]

Also posted in Hacks | Tagged , , | 3 Comments

Microfinance – another way of spreading the love

By tim | Published: May 3, 2009

Kiva is a non-profit organisation which facilitate micro loans to entrepreneurs all over the world. It inspires me each time I revisit the site and its reports. I was moved again today to support an internet cafe in Peru.. my US$25 contribution contributes the mere $625 Mr Yuri requires to get his business off the [...]

Also posted in In the Media | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Custom Admin Branding: code update

By tim | Published: February 24, 2009

I love the WordPress plugin Custom Admin Branding by Josh Byers..  who doesn’t love seeing their shiny, official name at the top of their admin panel? I noticed, though, that when when I updated the plugin to 1.3.5, my custom files were overwritten.. Doh!  It defeats the purpose of auto-update if we have to resurrect [...]

Also posted in Hacks | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

PHPlist link promotion method takes the cake

By tim | Published: December 17, 2008

..err, excuse the pun   I’ve been using the great PHPList Form Integration by Jesse Heap, and have come across his really simple way of reaping some SEO benefit from all the work he puts into the free plugin.

Also posted in SEM | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment