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January 28, 2010

Thesis: Applying Functions Only to Specific Pages

In The Basic Anatomy of a Custom Function, I showed you how to write a simple function that places a text box above your page headline. But you don't always want certain content or functionality to apply to every single page on your site. In this post, I'm going to introduce you to conditional statements, which let you specify which pages your function will apply to.
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Thesis: Where Do You Put the Code?

In an earlier post I described how to write a simple custom function that would add a small piece of content into a specific location on your web page. One point of confusion that occasionally comes up is where you actually put this code.

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LinkedIn Odds and Sods

In the final installment of this series on LinkedIn, I discuss some miscellaneous topics to help you get even more out the service, including recommendations, Questions and Answers, and why you need two email addresses for your account.

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Thesis: The Basic Anatomy of a Custom Function

In my previous post, What Are Hooks and How Do You Use Them?, I explained that hooks are simply placeholders within the Thesis code where you can insert your own code to add extra content or functionality to your theme. These pieces of code are called functions and, in this post, I'm going to explain the basics of writing one.

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Increase Your Networking Opportunities with LinkedIn Groups

Yesterday, I wrote about how to build your LinkedIn network by connecting to friends and colleagues. You can get even more value out of the service by joining and participating in LinkedIn groups.

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Build Your LinkedIn Network

Having an outstanding profile on LinkedIn while your network consists of only your three best friends is kind of like going to a party in a fabulous new outfit, then spending the evening huddled in the corner with, well, your three best friends.

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Create a Compelling LinkedIn Profile

In yesterday's post, I discussed the importance of having a profile on LinkedIn. Today I'm going to talk about how to create one that best highlights your professional experience and expertise.

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Thesis: What are Hooks and How Do You Use Them?

When you first start working with Thesis, you're going to see a lot of references to hooks. But unless you're already used to customizing code in WordPress, it can be a confusing concept to wrap your head around (at least it was for me!).

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Purchase Thesis Through T4L and Get a Free Starter Pack!

With the relaunch of this blog on WordPress, you may have noticed a sudden infusion of yellow to the color scheme.

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T4L Redux: Managing Your Privacy on Facebook

Privacy is an important concern when it comes to any online service, especially social media, but I think it's even more so on Facebook.

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T4L Redux: Getting LinkedIn

If one of your new year's resolutions for 2010 is to find a new job—whether by choice or necessity—you'll improve your chances by creating a professional profile on LinkedIn and then building your network to help you get it seen by the right people.

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The Good Part of Facebook’s New Privacy Settings

In yesterday's post, I talked about the new way Facebook is managing privacy controls and pointed out a couple of issues I have with their new approach. However, there's also one major improvement to the system.

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