Darenna Rainsdon

Southwest RMC

admin — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:09:05 +0000

I learn something new every time I install and customize WordPress. This was extra true for Southwest RMC. This was an existing client looking to buff up his several-years-old site. We agreed to add more content, highlight a sister company and focus on his budding photography service. This client has enough knowledge and also comfort to work in the WP backend. We selected a template from Theme Forest, my current favorite source of high-quality templates. We agreed to the customizations. Before I even began this client forwarded me all his new content, neatly organized into a Word document. I’m extremely pleased with both how the job unfolded and also how it turned out. I wish all my jobs ran this smoothly.

AZ Short Sale Advisors

admin — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:13:26 +0000

I designed the page initially to be a single page site. Recently Sacha (the client) came to me needing to expand. I kept the look of the existing site, which he was happy with, added navigation and a blog. We’re almost in business.

A-Team Construction

admin — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 22:59:15 +0000

A-Team Construction

Currently in the process of converting www.ateamconstructionaz.com from a static site I did about three years ago to a current design and WordPress as a CMS. We are about two weeks away from go-live.

The template I used is a DreamTemplate.com base chosen by the client. I had to redo the CSS a bit to work with WordPress.

What I Did Over the Summer

admin — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:32:53 +0000

The summer was a long time ago. The next one is closer than the last, which coincides with the last time I wrote a post. I have written so many in my head. Too bad I’m not telepathic.

I wasn’t blogging but I was busy installing WordPress as a CMS on every job I’ve done over the past nine months. I continue to refine my technique. The most fun has been creative use of CSS to make the site look like anything I want while still using the WordPress structure.

One thing I’ve started to do on every job is sign the client up for a WordPress.com account so that I can use the API. I had thought to use my API but changed my mind. I’d like to keep that separate. I’d be interested to know how others handle comment spam if not with Akismet (for which an API is required).

15 Minute Increments

admin — Mon, 18 May 2009 03:57:17 +0000

I’m having trouble finding large chunks of time to devote to mastering the WordPress installation on this site. My friend Alice mentioned a book today, I can’t remember the name. It had something to do with teaching you how to make time to sew by dividing the tasks into 15-minute increments. Since I don’t sew my mind immediately jumped to the site and how I could divide the tasks into small increments. I don’t think 15 minutes is enough time but I’m applying the concept.

HeatherBarbieri.com

admin — Fri, 15 May 2009 23:17:51 +0000

For Author Heather Barbieri’s website

Plan-ItElaine.com

admin — Fri, 15 May 2009 22:43:49 +0000

Just finished this site for a Elaine Meyers, one of the best children’s librarians ever.

Blog as Content Management System

admin — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 17:37:04 +0000

I’ve been thinking about doing this for a long time. Years. I started working with content management systems (CMS) in about 2001. I’ve researched, selected, implemented and maintained them in various iterations since. I think the concept is really cool. So the idea to use blog software as a CMS intrigues me. I chose to install WordPress because I’ve had great success installing it for other clients as a straight blog. My personal blog is hosted by WordPress. It’s easy and I know how to customize it.