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Title:

Magazine Themes for WordPress - An Anatomy Lesson

Your vote:
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Organizer:
Lisa Sabin-Wilson, E.Webscapes
Description:
Author of WordPress For Dummies and professional designer, Lisa Sabin-Wilson, takes a look at what it takes to create and customize the ever-popular Magazine Themes for WordPress. Present and display content in creative ways - - departing from the typical 'blog' presentation of chronological content and archived lists.
Questions
Answered:
  1. What is a Magazine Theme for WordPress?
  2. You say it's a "creative presentation" of my content - how so?
  3. How do I set up and use Custom Fields in WordPress?
  4. How do I customize the Magazine Theme using CSS?
  5. What combinations of template tags and parameters to do I need to use?
  6. What are the CSS selectors and how to they apply to the template tags I am using in this theme?
  7. How do I apply this "Magazine Theming" to my own WordPress powered site.
Level:
Intermediate
Category:
Web / Interface Design
Type:
Solo
Event:
SXSW Interactive 2009
Lisa Sabin-Wilson
on 10/8/08
The Second Edition of WordPress For Dummies is due to be released in November 2008 - I'm really excited about this edition because of the in-depth coverage it contains on WordPress themes and design! I'm excited about the prospect of speaking at SXSW on the topic of WordPress themes, particularly the ever-popular Magazine themes, to help clear up the mystery surrounding how it all happens on the back end. Thanks so much for your consideration!
Brian Gardner
on 11/8/08
I would highly recommend having Lisa speak at the conference. Not only does she present great material, her passion for WordPress and helping bloggers is unbelievable. My interactions with her have been nothing but positive, and think that she'd be a great asset to SXSW!
Charnell Pugsley
on 11/8/08
I had the opportunity to meet Lisa personally and I highly recommend having her speak at the SXSW conference this year. She is extremely knowledgeable in her field and her passion for helping people goes above and beyond anyone I've known when it comes to WordPress, Bloggers, and the general online community. She definitely has my vote and as Brian (above) said, she'd be a great asset to SXSW!
Charnell Pugsley
on 11/8/08
I also forgot to add in my comment above, I am making this vote on behalf of ServerBeach - the company that I work for who attends SXSW and represents.
Lisa Sabin-Wilson
on 11/8/08
Brian & Charnell - thanks so much! I'm excited about this panel. From what I can see in the rest of the proposed panels, this is the only one representing WordPress - - and we definitley want WordPress represented at SXSW :)
Colin Parte
on 11/8/08
I'm in Ireland and probably unable to attend, but I believe that Lisa's knowledge and delivery are second to none when it comes to WordPress and Blogging.
Susie Gardner
on 11/8/08
wow, sounds like a session i need to attend!!
Lisa Sabin-Wilson
on 11/8/08
Colin and Susie - thanks a bunch! I think it will be fun, and informative :)
Joelle Reeder
on 12/8/08
Go Lisa, it's your birthday!

Ok, it's not your birthday. But they should pick your panel anyway. I know I'd attend. :)
Lisa Sabin-Wilson
on 12/8/08
Thanks, Joelle! Coming from you, that rocks! :).. and let's not rush the birthdays TOO much, shall we? haha
Michelle Snow
on 14/8/08
I solely use Wordpress so this panel would be invaluable to me, and if it's as informative as Sabin-Wilson's book, would be a panel I'd put at the top of my list.
Lisa Sabin-Wilson
on 14/8/08
Michelle - thank you! I'm happy to know you found the book informative - if my panel gets picked and you attend, be sure to say hello! :)
Shashi Bellamkonda
on 15/8/08
wow Magazine themes ! Excellent will look forward to attending. voted for it
UK StevieB
on 19/8/08
I am hoping to set up a site for some friends using a magazine theme in the not too distant future, the more information the better, hope you get a chance to speak Lisa!
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on 7/4/09
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on 4/9/09
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