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Split Testing in WordPress – The “How” and “Why”

Karol K — Fri, 24 May 2013 08:29:02 +0000

Let me tell you what the problem is. Basically, whenever we're building a site, we are the only people who decide what should be featured on the site and in what manner. Despite that we might all be professionals, we still have a very limited possibility of accurately predicting what exactly will guarantee the best results on the new site. And that's where split testing comes into play.

IN THE WORKS: Evangelist WordPress theme

Bogdan — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:37:52 +0000

As you might have guessed from this theme's name, Evangelist is our take on a Church WordPress theme. We have studied long and hard what makes a good website for ministries and churches, and we think we've found the perfect combination between complexity and added functionalities and ease of use

New Theme Is Out: MetroVibes Responsive theme

Bogdan — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:29:00 +0000

This week we have a real treat for you guys in the form of our new Wordpress theme: MetroVibes. This new template is a modern and responsive metro WordPress theme perfect for a creative agency or a portfolio showcase website and is bound to turn some heads. The elegant and minimalistic look will definitely give a modern vibe to your website and will impress each and every one of your visitors.

7 Reasons To Go From WordPress.com To Self-Hosted WordPress, And 6 Reasons Not To

Karol K — Sat, 18 May 2013 10:05:06 +0000

There's a common belief among professionals working with WordPress that having a self-hosted WordPress site is much better than "owning" a site at WordPress.com.
(First, why the quotation marks above? Well, the fact is that you will never actually own your site at WordPress.com. You're just leasing it. I know that the official material says otherwise, but the truth is, WordPress.com can shut you down completely at any moment and there's no legal action you can take to undo it.)

Link Management in WordPress – How to Deal With It Effectively

Karol K — Tue, 14 May 2013 09:32:27 +0000

Links ... if I were to be poetic about them, I'd have to say that links are the main tool that allows us to browse the web and discover new and exciting sites. However, many site owners don't manage them in any particular way and don't pay much attention to what they link to, nor to who links to them.

Did you know that you can purchase a WordPress theme together with a hosting pack and domain directly from our website?

Dimi — Thu, 09 May 2013 08:51:14 +0000

That is right and not only that we’ll make all the setting up and install for free, but you get access to your website in a matter of minutes. More details here

9 Cool Things You Can Place on Your Blog’s Homepage

Karol K — Tue, 07 May 2013 20:26:17 +0000

To be honest, the topic of homepages for blogs isn't the most lively one out there. Everyone seems to focus on things like content, SEO, plugins and themes instead. But luckily, the time of change is finally here. A number of popular niche bloggers have decided to experiment and test various designs and layouts for their homepages. The most significant difference is that modern homepages are no longer classic listing pages.

How To Kiss Posterous Goodbye And Move It To WordPress

Karol K — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:37:47 +0000

In case you didn't know, Posterous is closing down on April 30, 2013 (or closed down on April 30, 2013 if you're reading this in the future). Here's the official memo: Posterous will turn off on April 30. "Turn off" is an interesting use of words. In fact, Posterous will be turned off completelyand you won't be able to do anything with your account after April 30.

IN THE WORKS: MetroVibes Minimalist theme

Bogdan — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:23:29 +0000

If you're a fan of new Windows 8 Metro (or Modern) look and feel then you'll love our upcoming theme. It is currently deep in the oven, growing and taking shape each day, but don't worry: you won't have to wait too much until we release it because our wonderful team of developers are getting extremely good and fast at integrating WordPress themes.

Did you know that 90% of users consider WordPress being a fully-fledged CMS, not only a blog publishing tool? (survey reveals)

Dimi — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:03:53 +0000

The survey was conducted among 100,000 users by a rival theme store. The result is very promising, considering the fact that WordPress has started as a simple blogging platform. Who knows what more can happen in the next couple of years. Can WordPress take over the web completely?

New theme released: THE MUSE – Inspiration WordPress theme

Dimi — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:34:05 +0000

New theme launched a couple of days back. It's called The Muse, an inspiration WordPress theme for anyone that wants to start his own blog. We figured it's time to cater to bloggers as well and we came up with this minimalist theme that will let your content shine. This theme is a great choice if you are planning to start an inspiration blog.

Content Popularity vs. WordPress

Karol K — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 09:17:10 +0000

There's one quite serious problem with WordPress from an online publisher's point of view... Any guesses? Even though the platform has grown a lot since its first version (the 0.7, no code name) and is now capable of running any kind of website, it still is, mainly, a blogging platform.

How to Fix Common WordPress Problems and Difficulties – Ones You Know Exist and Ones You Don’t

Karol K — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 10:46:40 +0000

There are basically two kinds of problems or difficulties we can face with WordPress: ones that are apparent, visible and easy to notice, and ones that are completely invisible, yet can still impact the performance or results our sites have. Here, I want to talk a bit about both. And bear with me because some of them are going to sound really basic.

Did you know that a new WordPress update is being released every 50 days on average?

Dimi — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 10:36:43 +0000

While creating this entry I stumbled upon a cool infographic, which said that new WordPress versions come every 17 days, but it seemed way too often to be accurate. So I got out my Excel, went on Wikipedia to get the release dates of all versions and done my own math. The result is exactly ...

IN THE WORKS: The Muse Personal Blog theme

Bogdan — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:19:43 +0000

The upcoming theme is gonna be a small departure from our stream of releases of more complex themes. This time around we wanted to bring a cool and minimalistic aproach to the personal blog themes, and our newest WordPress theme - The Muse - is that perfect blend of attention to details and "content is king" mentality.

Introducing the Complete Pack: WP Theme + Web Domain + Hosting Plan

Bogdan — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 09:22:47 +0000

The idea behind this product is as powerful as it is simple. You can purchase a hosting pack together with a theme and a domain name (optional), and we'll take care of all the rest: configure the servers, attach the domain, install the theme. Together with our hosting partner WebHostingBuzz, we have created a hosting pack that fits perfectly with every theme we sell, so this is obviously one of the easiest ways to skip the hassle of setting up the whole (or)deal.

Did you know what is the most popular WordPress plugin of all time?

Dimi — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:20:07 +0000

Here’s the top 10 list, and to be honest, it’s not even that surprising: All in One SEO Pack Akismet Google XML Sitemaps Contact Form 7 NextGEN Gallery WP Super Cache Google Analytics for WordPress WPtouch WordPress Importer Jetpack (This data is from Jan 2013.)

How to Improve Internal Linking Structure in WordPress

Karol K — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 17:03:50 +0000

Yes, SEO again. The topic will never go out of date. At least as long as there's Google or whoever comes after. Anyway, this is about internal linking - linking to your posts from within your other posts on the same WordPress site. The benefit of improved on-page SEO is only the icing on the cake, so to speak. For me, the biggest benefit is improved readability.

New theme released: CONEXUS – Responsive WordPress theme

Bogdan — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 09:54:37 +0000

As promised, we have just released the CONEXUS Responsive WordPress theme - our latest template which we believe will apeal to various business segments because it has all it takes to impress their customers and make them come back again and again. It's really a great choice if you want your website to pack a punch.

Did you know that WordPress.com blogs get over 391 million visits every month?

Dimi — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 09:49:50 +0000

The platform has grown massively over the last couple of years. Currently, the average number of pageviews sites at 3.6 billion per month (which is incredible all by itself). However, if we look at the rate of growth, it becomes even more incredible. In September 2010, the number of page views was close to the ...

How to Prevent Content Scraping in WordPress

Karol K — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:38:22 +0000

Certainly no panic is involved here because content scraping is not the biggest problem among WordPress bloggers right now. However, it can very quickly become one in some specific circumstances. First of all, what content scraping is. It's when your content gets extracted from your blog (usually through your own RSS feed) and republished on a completely different site without your consent.

IN THE WORKS: Conexus Multi-Purpose theme

Bogdan — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 13:46:57 +0000

We are about to release a new cool theme, called Conexus. It has a multi-purpose functionality that can fit perfectly various business industries or more laid back creative shops. It comes in many color styles and will be one of our most complete and customizable themes around. We don't have to mention it's Responsive, because that's a given with all our latest themes.

Did you know that every month, close to 40 million new posts are published on WordPress.com?

Dimi — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 10:55:02 +0000

But one more statistic that’s even more interesting is that roughly the same number of comments gets posted during the same period of time (around 41 million a month). As it turns out, WordPress.com bloggers publish nearly as many posts as they do comments.

Making Your WordPress Blog Retina Compatible

Karol K — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 22:10:07 +0000

Retina displays have been around for quite a while now. And it was probably something like six months ago when I first got the idea for this post. But since WordPress itself (as a platform) wasn't Retina compatible at that time, I decided to wait a while before writing it, in hope that the space will get a bit more friendly in this area.

Did you know that WordPress has named their platform after a total of 19 musicians?

Dimi — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:46:56 +0000

The complete list includes greats such as: Miles Davis, Art Blakey, Charles Mingus, Billy Strayhorn, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Stan Getz, Dexter Gordon, Michael Brecker, McCoy Tyner, John Coltrane, Chet Baker, Carmen McRae, Thelonious Monk, Django Reinhardt, George Gershwin, Sonny Stitt, Grant Green, Elvin Jones.

New theme released: INTERAKT – Responsive WordPress theme

Bogdan — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 13:17:10 +0000

We are glad to announce we have just released a new beautiful template, in the form of INTERAKT - Responsive Wordpress theme. Like it's title implies, this new theme is perfectly suited for all kinds of agency websites, corporate and business firms and last but not least - creative studios in search of a new and modern web presence.

How to Blog from Anywhere; Location Independent WordPress Blogging Revealed

Karol K — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 10:17:54 +0000

I know that the middle of the winter is not the peak of the vacation season in most countries, but being away from your main computer is still a pretty common situation. The concept of going mobile and all is fine, but admit it, if you’re not at your desk, with all the tools lined up and your desktop structured in that very specific way only you can understand then you don’t really feel 100% comfortable and productive.

6 MORE Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Working With WordPress

Karol K — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:51:11 +0000

Last time, I shared my “WordPress story,” talked about the things that happened when I first started working with the platform, and how it eventually became my main work tool. Quite frankly, the thing I’ve realized just now is that I’m working with WordPress every day. And it’s not something I could have predicted a few years ago.

7 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Working With WordPress

Karol K — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 10:48:42 +0000

Let me be honest and admit one thing right from the get-go. If it wasn’t for WordPress, I wouldn’t be where I am right now. And I don’t mean that I’m a particularly successful person, but the success I had is directly connected with WordPress.

PixelWhiz – New Designer WordPress Theme Launched

Dimi — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 14:31:52 +0000

We are happy to announce another addition to our growing WordPress theme gallery, it's called PixelWhiz and was designed with a portfolio website site in mind for the creative ones that are looking to showcase their work in a crisp, out of the box, original way.

User Feedback in WordPress – How to Do It Properly

Karol K — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 11:48:41 +0000

Customer or user feedback in WordPress is one of those features that WordPress should probably provide by default, yet it doesn’t. Of course, a contact form is still on top of that list, followed by some basic SEO settings, but feedback functionality is still worth mentioning as one of the missing ones.

Age Verification in WordPress – How to Enable It

Karol K — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 17:22:11 +0000

Here’s an interesting piece of WordPress reality … not everything published with WordPress is suitable for audiences of all ages. Even though about 99% of all WordPress sites don’t need any sort of age verification (not that I've done any serious research), I’m sure we can all imagine some individual scenarios in which such a thing is a must.

Having an Adventure Time with Malware in WordPress … How to Handle It

Karol K — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 11:45:45 +0000

Here’s the thing. Two weeks ago (more or less) my site – newInternetOrder.com – got infected by some nice malware (the threat is gone now, it’s totally safe to pay me a visit). Okay, the malware was not nice at all. But as an engineer I do have to appreciate the cleverness of the code, so to speak. (More on which in a minute).

How to Speed Up Your WordPress Blog – Complete Guide

Karol K — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 11:18:04 +0000

I really don’t know why it took me so long to write this guide… I mean, site speed is one of the most important characteristics for any online magazine, blog, product site, or any other website for that matter. I would even risk saying that it’s more important than the content itself. Why?

New Year, New Month, New Theme: meet Voyage, the Travel Agency template

Bogdan — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 14:33:11 +0000

This month’s new theme is a powerful Wordpress template in the form of a Travel Agency website. Lots of work went into building it from the ground up with industry specific functionalities like filters, powerful search and tags. It caters to everyone who needs a travel agency website that has every bell & whistle you could think of and need. Searching for the right vacation is a breeze with our cool and powerful filters and functionalities.

IN THE WORKS: Voyage Travel

Bogdan — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 10:50:45 +0000

The template we are currently working on is called Voyage, and it's a Travel Agency WordPress theme, as you might have guessed. It is a very relaxing experience, with a handful of filters and searches that help visitors of the site find easily the right vacation package for them.

Happy New Year! May All Your Wishes Come True in 2013!

Dimi — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 16:23:24 +0000

As the new years eve approaches, I want to take this opportunity to let you know that everyone here at ThemeFuse wishes you a peaceful holiday, and a happy new year! We hope all your wishes will come true in 2013!

How to Make Your WordPress Blog to Stand Out In 2013. Starting with 5 Ideas

Karol K — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 16:35:57 +0000

Let’s face it, The New Year is not that far away in the future. This means that today is as good as any other to start planning your actions for the next 12 months and to think about the things you can do to make your WordPress blog more successful.

How to Publish a Series of Posts in WordPress

Karol K — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 10:26:51 +0000

A couple of days ago I stumbled upon a post at WPBeginner having a very similar title – How to Efficiently Manage Post Series in WordPress. In short, the post talks about managing a post series through one certain plugin. The idea is fine and all, but I think we can go a little more in-depth here and discuss some other possibilities as well.

MyJourney theme is coming home!

Bogdan — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 14:45:57 +0000

This little theme has an interesting history... it was initially commisioned from us by Envato and it was sold exclusively on Themeforest for a while. Now we're glad to say it's coming home, finding a natural place on our own website.