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Dowtime Yesterday

Matt — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 15:40:48 +0000

Webmaster-Source was down for about six and a half hours yesterday (along with Fantasy Folder and NTugo). No explanation from the host so far. Be sure to follow me on Twittter so you’ll know what’s going on if something like that happens again.

The Google Browser

Matt — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 20:03:50 +0000

They finally did it. After much rumor and speculation, Google has released their own web browser. Google Chrome, now available for Windows, and soon Mac and Linux, is designed to be the browser for the modern day, or something of the sort. It’s lightweight, it uses little RAM, and it’s got a quick JavaScript engine. It’s interface is pretty unique too. Gonna have to try it for myself later…

WP125 in the Plugin Repository

Matt — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:49:39 +0000

Yay, it’s finally been approved! My WP125 plugin is now in the WordPress plugin repository. This means I will be able to more easily deliver updated versions to those of you who use the plugin. Once the judging for the WLTC plugin competition ends, I’ll start work on the next version, which will introduce some further customizability.

Google to Buy Digg

Matt — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:28:06 +0000

It looks like Google might be about to buy Digg! The reported offer is reported as $200 million. Link 1, Link 2. I don’t mind, as long as they don’t Google-ify the already good-looking design, integrate Google Accounts with the site, and rename it something generic “Google Vote” or “Google Crowd.”

WP 2.6 WTH: Where’s the Button?

Matt — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:54:52 +0000

Some n00b WordPress developer apparently thought it would be funny to remove the Image button in the WYSIWYG editor. Well it isn’t. Do you have any idea how often I insert images into my posts? Often enough I shouldn’t have to tab into HTML mode and do it manually.

WordPress 2.6 Beta 1

Matt — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 13:46:05 +0000

The next version of WordPress has reached it’s first Beta version! If you like to experiment with the cutting edge, or if you want to know what will go into the release, head over here. Note that it is not recommended that you use this developmental version on a production blog.

Skip the Middleman: Monetizing Your Blog Without a Network

Matt — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:13:49 +0000

My guest post, Skip the Middleman: Monetizing Your Blog Without a Network, has went live over at Blogging Bits. Are you outgrowing AdSense? Looking to increase ad profit? Ditch the network and sell the ads directly to advertisers.

Skribit

Matt — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 18:12:49 +0000

What should I write? If you have a suggestion, you can leave it via the new widget in my sidebar. (And you can vote on existing submissions as well.) This useful tool is provided Skribit.com.

MVH Media

Matt — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 01:35:30 +0000

My portfolio site is up at mvhmedia.com. If you need a design, or some PHP coding done, be sure to take a look.

PR 6!

Matt — Sun, 25 May 2008 16:22:24 +0000

I just found out that WSC’s PageRank is up to six now. Cool. I hadn’t checked it in a month or two, since I’m not obsessed about PageRank like some bloggers.