How Can Screen Options Help Me in WordPress?

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Once you login to your WordPress site, the "Screen Options" link can be found in the right upper corner of your wordpress website The Screen Options for the Dashboard are Below: The Screen Options for the "All Pages" Dashboard are Below: The Screen Options for A Single Page are Below: The Screen Options for the "All Posts" Dashboard are … [Read more...]

Different Colors Invoke Different Emotions…

Different Colors Invoke Different Feelings

Use contrasting elements in your pages to make text and graphics feel more dynamic and easier to read on the page. If you opt for a colored background or colored type, be sure that there's enough contrast to keep your page easy to read. It's best to check it out with text your unfamiliar with so that you don't mistake familiarity with readability. Color works great in … [Read more...]

For Those of You Wanting Raw Graphic Files

PhotoImpactX3

Way back when I first started out doing design (8 years ago) I purchased the "poor woman's" version of PhotoShop since I couldn't afford the $600 price tag...I have been using it ever since, and have also been able to purchase PhotoShop. I have a feeling Corel is about to discontinue my old noble program, but if you'd like to purchase it, NOW'S THE TIME TO BUY!!!  Only $29 … [Read more...]

The Sellers Login Area of Point2 Agent Websites

Point2 Agent Sellers Area Login

I bet there's a lot of Point2 Agent members out there that really weren't too aware of this feature in Point2 Agent Websites! A private area where your seller can login to view information and statistics about their newly listed home and provide additional details about the listing if you wish.  The stats include hits from homes.point2agent.com. From the Seller Area … [Read more...]

Point2 Agent – Custom Content vs Advanced Content

Point2 Agent Custom Content vs Advanced Content

here's the difference: Custom Content - when you want to put in images and text, use Custom Content so you have the WYSIWYG editor - it allows you to "switch" back and forth between "design" mode and "source" mode. Advanced Content - this should be used if you want to add some "script" for a widget for example or "script" for a Quick Search or IDX widget. Why? Custom … [Read more...]

Bluehost is on strike today to protest the Stop Online Piracy Act

BlueHost on Strike Today

New to the Fight? Learn More... The video above discusses the Senate version of the House's Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA). In the Senate the bill is called the PROTECT IP Act (PIPA). SOPA has gotten more attention than PIPA because it was moving faster in the legislative process. But PIPA is just as dangerous, and now it is moving faster. PIPA would give the government … [Read more...]

Purchasing IDX through Point2 Agent

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Wolfnet (MLS Finder) is an IDX solution that is offered through Point2 Agent.  But you don't have to go through Point2 Agent to purchase Wolfnet's IDX solution direct. Here's what I'm finding: If a client purchases the IDX through Point2 Agent, then if they ever leave Point2 Agent, they must start over and sign up again with Wolfnet direct - meaning any previous URL's … [Read more...]

How Important Are WordPress & Other Updates?

WordPress Updates - They're Important!

Taking just a little time to check your site for updates is a MUST when your site is using the WordPress foundation. WHY? Because updates for WordPress may contain security updates, functionality updates, or other updates. And the Plugins are "ahead of us" and have already been notified by WordPress that there's going to be an update and they get on the wagon to make sure … [Read more...]

Helpful (and Fun!) Script for Websites / Blog Sites

A note to Point2 Agent members:  In the below instructions, I reference the header template and footer template.   Only Professional/Premium Point2 members will be able to utilize the template of their website and will need to make sure it's called out through the Advanced Visibility Options.  This code would need to be placed on every page of a standard site. This is … [Read more...]

Hit the Ground Running in 2012!

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Tips for Real Estate Agents & Brokers - By following the steps below, you'll see how things "fall into place" for you and hit the ground running in 2012! Step 1... IDX Solutions for Realtors IDX Solution - if you already have an IDX solution that you're happy with or you can't have an IDX solution for whatever reason, this step is done and you can continue to Step … [Read more...]