What is a CMS (Content Management System)?
Heard of the term CMS (an abbreviation of ‘Content Managed System’) but unsure exactly what it means? A beginner’s guide to what CMSs (like #WordPress, #Drupal and #Joomla) are, why …
Author: Topher
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Episode 22: Topher DeRosia and HeroPress – How I Built It
In Episode 22, Topher and I discuss building HeroPress, sticking with a project when it’s important enough, and giving a voice to people in the community who don’t always feel …
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Client testimonials: the do’s, don’ts and how to get started
Few things make a person or business look better than glowing client testimonials. When customers are genuinely impressed with your product or service, they talk The post Client testimonials: the …
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Get ready to be your own boss: top business tips for freelancers
My first freelance job came while I was in college, in 1995. A friend told me that a local bookstore was looking for someone to The post Get ready to …
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Building a custom Google Map
For about a year now I’ve had a Google map on HeroPress.com showing pins of where my contributors are from. I’ve been using Maps Builder Pro from WordImpress. It’s an …
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Mobile theme roundup: Testing tools and mobile-friendly WordPress themes
As the modern web grows, more and more people access it on mobile or other small screen devices. We expect mobile sites to be full-featured, The post Mobile theme roundup: …
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WPWeekly Episode 227 – The HeroPress Story with Topher DeRosia – WP Tavern
In this episode of WordPress Weekly, Marcus Couch and I are joined by Topher DeRosia to learn about the origins … Continue reading WPWeekly Episode 227 – The HeroPress Story with …
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There is no “I” in freelancer
In 1998 I took a contract to build the backend of a site for a real estate agent using PHP. That evening I went home, The post There is no …
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Podcast E077 – Interview with Topher DeRosia – Kitchensink WordPress Podcast
This week I interview Topher DeRosia Upcoming Events Sad, but no WordCamps the Weekend of August 22! Take some time to learn something new or teach someone something new or …
