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My WP Blog Design Sucks...How Can I Change It And Not Lose All My Articles?

by Steven Wagenheim
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Okay, when I set up my blog, I used the default WP look. You know, that
ugly piece of garbage because quite honestly, I never really planned on doing
anything with it.

Well, now I have about 175 articles on it and want to spruce it up.

How can I do this without trashing all the articles?
#articles #blog #change #design #lose #suckshow
  • Profile picture of the author Ross Dalangin
    Try to add a new template and change it. It would be ok. Just try.

    Ross
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    • Profile picture of the author Steven Wagenheim
      Originally Posted by Ross Dalangin View Post

      Try to add a new template and change it. It would be ok. Just try.

      Ross

      Thanks Ross, but not very reassuring.

      I don't even know where to go TO add a new template.

      I guess I should have mentioned...I am technically challenged when it comes
      to this stuff.
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  • Profile picture of the author Ross Dalangin
    What I mean is use the new template and it will work without having a problem. Just activate the new template you want if you have or modify it in the design section if you know HTML.
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  • Profile picture of the author cashcow
    The great thing about WP is that you can just upload a new theme and give your site a facelift in 2 seconds.

    Might want to make sure you are using the latest wordpress version before you do that, though - I'm not sure if it matters but maybe some of the new themes might not work with an older version?
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    • Profile picture of the author Steven Wagenheim
      Originally Posted by cashcow View Post

      The great thing about WP is that you can just upload a new theme and give your site a facelift in 2 seconds.

      Might want to make sure you are using the latest wordpress version before you do that, though - I'm not sure if it matters but maybe some of the new themes might not work with an older version?
      Thanks...Here is what I found on my blog.

      You can find additional themes for your site in the WordPress theme
      directory. To install a theme you generally just need to upload the theme
      folder into your wp-content/themes directory. Once a theme is uploaded,
      you should see it on this page.

      I am using a VERY old Wordpress version. It's 2.1.3.

      If I look up a theme, will it say what versions it's compatible with?
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      • Profile picture of the author Asher
        Originally Posted by Steven Wagenheim View Post

        Thanks...Here is what I found on my blog.

        You can find additional themes for your site in the WordPress theme
        directory. To install a theme you generally just need to upload the theme
        folder into your wp-content/themes directory. Once a theme is uploaded,
        you should see it on this page.

        I am using a VERY old Wordpress version. It's 2.1.3.

        If I look up a theme, will it say what versions it's compatible with?
        Download this plugin... It'll automatically upgrade your Wordpress
        version. It probably saved me hours trying to figure how to upgrade
        my own Wordpress.

        WordPress › Wordpress Automatic upgrade WordPress Plugins

        After that, go ahead and use any theme you like

        Asher

        Edit: For themes, check out http://www.wordpress.pro
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        • Profile picture of the author Steven Wagenheim
          Originally Posted by Asher View Post

          Download this plugin... It'll automatically upgrade your Wordpress
          version. It probably saved me hours trying to figure how to upgrade
          my own Wordpress.

          WordPress › Wordpress Automatic upgrade WordPress Plugins

          After that, go ahead and use any theme you like

          Asher
          Should I backup my blog before I do this? I don't want to risk losing
          everything. And if I should back it up, what's the best way?
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          • Profile picture of the author Asher
            Originally Posted by Steven Wagenheim View Post

            Should I backup my blog before I do this? I don't want to risk losing
            everything. And if I should back it up, what's the best way?
            You'll be really glad to know (like I was) that the plugin does it
            all for you

            Here's the description to set your heart at ease.
            Wordpress Automatic Upgrade allows a user to automatically upgrade the wordpress installation to the latest one provided by wordpress.org using the 5 steps provided in the wordpress upgrade instructions.

            Wordpress automatic upgrade upgrades your wordpress installation by doing the following steps.
            1. Backs up the files and makes available a link to download it.
            2. Backs up the database and makes available a link to download it.
            3. Downloads the latest files from http://wordpress.org/latest.zip and unzips it.
            4. Puts the site in maintenance mode.
            5. De-activates all active plugins and remembers it.
            6. Upgrades wordpress files.
            7. Gives you a link that will open in a new window to upgrade installation.
            8. Re-activates the plugins.
            The plugin can also can be run in a automated mode where in you do not have to click on any links to go to the next step.
            Asher
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            • Profile picture of the author Steven Wagenheim
              Originally Posted by Asher View Post

              You'll be really glad to know (like I was) that the plugin does it
              all for you

              Here's the description to set your heart at ease.


              Asher
              Thanks Asher, and to everybody else. I can write, but if I had to build my
              own platform to do it on, I'd be broke.

              Oh and Matt, I do know enough about Wordpress to find my way around,
              but I only saw one other theme in my backoffice and couldn't find where
              to get others. Then I saw the note at the end of the page.

              My only REAL concern was doing this and losing everything because I've
              seen stuff like that happen.

              Okay, last question.

              What's like the "hottest" and most popular theme going today?

              Is there one or does it really not matter as long as it's not one that's
              older than dirt and makes you look like a rookie.
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              • Profile picture of the author Asher
                Originally Posted by Steven Wagenheim View Post

                What's like the "hottest" and most popular theme going today?
                I use Flexibility.
                Flexibility Theme for WordPress

                As the name suggests, it's a very flexible theme.
                You just need to subscribe at the site to login
                and download the theme for yourself. The only
                other I can remember using it is Stanley Tang

                Or you could try a paid one...
                Make Money Online | Make Money At Home With A 13-Year Old
                I'm not an affiliate but it's a theme that has made
                him money and I've seen a lot of successful bloggers
                and IMers use a theme dangerously similar.

                Or you could just wade through the whole sea of
                themes at
                Wordpress Themes

                Take your pick =D

                Asher
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                • Profile picture of the author lgibbon
                  Banned
                  Originally Posted by Asher View Post


                  Or you could just wade through the whole sea of
                  themes at
                  Wordpress Themes


                  Asher
                  Or there's a nice WSO on page 3 where you can have your own unique design. Well recommended.
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          • Profile picture of the author ChristianM
            Originally Posted by Steven Wagenheim View Post

            Should I backup my blog before I do this? I don't want to risk losing
            everything. And if I should back it up, what's the best way?
            Backing up your blog shouldn't be necessary with something as simple as this but you may want to if you are worried.

            Never run an old version of wordpress as it could leave you open to being hacked.

            Changing a theme will not lose you your articles - short of actually deleting them almost nothing will lost you your data so I wouldn't worry too much.

            Just give it a go and see what happens - you'd be surprised how often it's easier that you think it will be.
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        • Profile picture of the author Ian Traynor
          Originally Posted by Asher View Post

          Download this plugin... It'll automatically upgrade your Wordpress
          version. It probably saved me hours trying to figure how to upgrade
          my own Wordpress.

          WordPress › Wordpress Automatic upgrade WordPress Plugins

          After that, go ahead and use any theme you like

          Asher

          Edit: For themes, check out Wordpress Themes
          I noticed on the above plug-in's download page that quite a few people have had problems with the "Automatic Upgrade" plug-in

          You should read the comments on the right-hand side of the page and then make your own decision based on what you read,

          Regards
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  • Profile picture of the author Asher
    Hi Steven,

    You don't have to. Just look for a new design theme, download
    it and upload the new theme into your blog...

    Upload the new theme folder into: wp-content > themes

    Then when you login to your WP dashboard, click on Design > Theme
    and choose the new look. Activate it.

    Viola~

    Asher
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  • Profile picture of the author Ron Douglas
    Adding and changing the WP blog template won't affect your content.
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  • Profile picture of the author matthewd
    Everyone is always telling me how easy Wordpress is, but I am with Steven on this one. I recently bought a new site that is built as a WP blog and I am completely lost when I log into the back-end of it.
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    • Profile picture of the author lazavas
      Originally Posted by matthewd View Post

      Everyone is always telling me how easy Wordpress is, but I am with Steven on this one. I recently bought a new site that is built as a WP blog and I am completely lost when I log into the back-end of it.
      i was the same, but if u just spend a little time playing with it, it gets easier
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  • Profile picture of the author Ross Dalangin
    Most of the templates are compatible to old versions.

    Just upload the extracted theme to /wp-content/themes/ folder on your FTP software.

    Next step is to login to your wp-admin and find the design of the new template, click it and choose activate or similar words.

    Just try it and if won't work just re-activate the old one and find another template you like.

    Ross
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  • Profile picture of the author JayXtreme
    Choose one that you like Steve..

    The new revolution themes are cool... and they are now free...

    Peace

    Jay
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    • Profile picture of the author Sheryl Polomka
      Originally Posted by JayXtreme View Post

      Choose one that you like Steve..

      The new revolution themes are cool... and they are now free...

      Peace

      Jay

      Jay - I agree the revolution themes are fantastic - however, I didn't think they were free!! Are you sure? Do you have a link to them for free, because I just paid for them about a week ago.
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  • Profile picture of the author Ron Douglas
    The theme you use should be based on your topic and desired look and feel. A hot theme for one market might not be ideal for another.

    There are thousands to choose from. Just browse for what you want your site to look like - 2 column, 3 column, right navigation, left navigation, full screen, plain, fancy, different colors, etc.
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  • Profile picture of the author tommygadget
    I usually start with searching for the phrase "free (my site's theme) wordpress themes" in Google and usually find lots of interesting stuff.

    TomG.
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    • Profile picture of the author Asher
      Originally Posted by tommygadget View Post

      I usually start with searching for the phrase "free (my site's theme) wordpress themes" in Google and usually find lots of interesting stuff.
      Yep, I do that too. Since wordpress.pro's down for the
      count (just checked...) that's the other best option
      for themes.

      Asher
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      • Profile picture of the author Steven Wagenheim
        Okay, I'm running into a problem already.

        I uploaded the entire wordpress-automatic-update folder to my
        wp-content/plugins folder.

        I then went to Wordpress and to the plugins section, but the plugin isn't
        showing so that I can activate it.

        What happened?

        ** EDIT ** Never mind...I'm an idiot.
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  • Profile picture of the author ArtDeco
    My advice is to backup first, then upgrade, then upload at least three or four themes you like to your wp-content directory and you can easily switch back and forth. Sometimes a theme that looks great in the demo looks like crap with your posts and pages.
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  • Profile picture of the author JayXtreme
    Steve.. what version of WP are you on at the moment?
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    • Profile picture of the author Steven Wagenheim
      Originally Posted by JayXtreme View Post

      Steve.. what version of WP are you on at the moment?
      A version too smart for a dope like me.

      Don't ever let me get near technology if it means world peace.

      We'll all be living on the moon.

      I got it working thanks to dumb luck.
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      • Profile picture of the author Asher
        Originally Posted by Steven Wagenheim View Post

        A version too smart for a dope like me.

        Don't ever let me get near technology if it means world peace.

        We'll all be living on the moon.

        I got it working thanks to dumb luck.
        Great stuff.
        Slap on more great stuff on your blog
        or start helping some newbies so you
        don't feel like a dope anymore ;D

        Asher
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  • Profile picture of the author JayXtreme
    lmao...

    OK.. cool... now get some nice theme on there...

    Peace

    Jay
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  • Profile picture of the author ArtDeco
    @Steven
    Good for you. New WP really rocks. Static pages, categories, new editor, real tags, oh my! You will be like a kid at Christmas coming from 2.1.

    There is even a plug in for newer wp that will do an automatic backup in XML and email it to you. I have mine sent to my GMail account weekly - lots of space there.

    Search plugins in wordpress.org and you will find it, I believe it was WPbackup, but not logged in to my WP accounts right now.
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    • Profile picture of the author capriliz
      Steve,

      Make sure you check the template for coded garbage, especially the footer.

      After you unzip the template on your computer, you can check the footer before you upload it to your site.

      Then, you have other links you may want to eliminate from your blog code so you don't lose pr juice. Of course, some links you keep - especially if you are using a free template. It is a way to say thanks to the author. But, you don't need to thank the author 20 times.

      Carmen
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  • Profile picture of the author JayXtreme
    Steve..

    PM me and you can have an hour of my time for $100 to do this for you if you are having trouble...

    Peace

    Jay
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    • Profile picture of the author Steven Wagenheim
      Okay, I figured out the problem with the upgrade. It didn't complete. The
      reason was file permissions. I had to modify the blog folder from 555 (don't
      know why it was set at that) to 755.

      The upgrade has now completed.

      Here is my next problem.

      When I clicked on the link to reactivate the plugins (I'm assuming the last
      step of the process) I was taken to the login screen. When I filled in the
      login info to login, it just takes me back to the login screen.

      So now I can't login to the blog.

      I know I'm using the right login and password, so something got messed
      up somewhere.

      Any tips on how to fix this?
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  • Profile picture of the author e-mail2u
    Steve,

    did you get your new theme up and running yet. If not i just put a posting on mine with a quick video of me changing themes.

    Simply place the new theme in the w-content/themes folder. It requires each theme to be in a separate folder/directory.

    go to design and select and activate the new theme, just watch the video to see how simple. sorry no sound kids are home and are very noisy in my house.

    wp theme changing how to | Write it down today, forget it tommorrow

    Regards,
    Geoff
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    • Profile picture of the author Steven Wagenheim
      Originally Posted by e-mail2u View Post

      Steve,

      did you get your new theme up and running yet. If not i just put a posting on mine with a quick video of me changing themes.

      Simply place the new theme in the w-content/themes folder. It requires each theme to be in a separate folder/directory.

      go to design and select and activate the new theme, just watch the video to see how simple. sorry no sound kids are home and are very noisy in my house.

      wp theme changing how to | Write it down today, forget it tommorrow

      Regards,
      Geoff

      Right now, I can't login. That's the next thing I have to fix.

      Look, I had manually downloaded the latest Wordpress files. If I ftp
      them up to my server, will they just overwrite the old ones, or is there
      something else I have to do?

      This is why I hate technology.
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      • Profile picture of the author Steven Wagenheim
        Okay, I have a SERIOUS problem now.

        I went to my database to look up my password. It appears to have been
        whacked. So I clicked on the link to send me a NEW password.

        The one it sent me was a mess. It had all kinds of special characters in it
        and didn't look right.

        Well, I tried typing it in to see if I could log in.

        Still can't.

        I am going to go to MySQL, manually change the password to something
        that looks normal and see if that works.

        If not, it appears that the upgrade has whacked my Wordpress.

        So the next step will be to get back to where I was before I did the
        upgrade.
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      • Profile picture of the author Jenni Mac
        Steven

        sometimes, depending on what I'm doing I have to login to WP itself as opposed to loging into my blog. You might want to try that.

        If you FTP the new theme to your wordpress themes folder, once you login and go to the DESIGN tab on your WP control panel you'll see the theme there. Just click on it to activate it and you're good to go.

        Hope that helps!
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        • Profile picture of the author Steven Wagenheim
          Originally Posted by Jenni Mac View Post

          Steven

          sometimes, depending on what I'm doing I have to login to WP itself as opposed to loging into my blog. You might want to try that.

          If you FTP the new theme to your wordpress themes folder, once you login and go to the DESIGN tab on your WP control panel you'll see the theme there. Just click on it to activate it and you're good to go.

          Hope that helps!
          I can't login to WP. That's what I'm talking about. I have no idea what
          I'm doing now. This whole thing is totally fubar.
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  • Profile picture of the author e-mail2u
    steve,

    Check your wp-config file has the correct mysql database settings for your database. Use your ftp client to do this, if they are wrong change them. Then try and login.

    Also check the wp-config is named correctly as it comes as wp-config-sample.php when you get the new version.
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  • Profile picture of the author JayXtreme
    Steve..

    The problem you have created is because of your plugins...

    You need to pull them out with FTP.. then it will let you login, then throw them back in with FTP

    Peace

    Jay
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    • Profile picture of the author Steven Wagenheim
      Originally Posted by JayXtreme View Post

      Steve..

      The problem you have created is because of your plugins...

      You need to pull them out with FTP.. then it will let you login, then throw them back in with FTP

      Peace

      Jay
      Thank you Jay...PM me your Paypal address.
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      • Profile picture of the author Steven Wagenheim
        Okay, last question...I'm almost there.

        How exactly DO you get the new theme into your blog?

        I'm browsing through them and don't see any link that says download or
        anything like that. So where exactly do you go to get these and then
        where do you have to upload them to in order to get them activated?

        Thanks for all your help so far...we're into the home stretch.

        ** EDIT **

        Sorry, one last thing. I notice that a lot of these themes are designed
        for 1024 px wide. So if somebody is using 800 x 600 res like I am, the
        design will essentially scroll to the right, similar to how this forum is for
        me...correct?

        If so, are 1024 px blogs more preferable for visitors or do they still
        prefer 800 px? Just trying to think of the visitor experience here.
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        • Profile picture of the author Chris Bailey
          Not sure what site you're viewing themes at, but there has to be a download link somewhere.

          You'll download the zip file, unzip it(I normally unzip to my desktop so I can find the damn thing) and then ftp the new theme folder to your wp-content/themes directory

          As for width, that's your choice. Most people these days use at least 1024. You can go with fluid or fixed widths. You may want to see how each new theme looks in the various widths and also try viewing it in a couple different browsers.

          Once you find something you're happy with, you can get back to doing what you do best and put this nightmare behind you.

          Originally Posted by Steven Wagenheim View Post

          Okay, last question...I'm almost there.

          How exactly DO you get the new theme into your blog?

          I'm browsing through them and don't see any link that says download or
          anything like that. So where exactly do you go to get these and then
          where do you have to upload them to in order to get them activated?

          Thanks for all your help so far...we're into the home stretch.

          ** EDIT **

          Sorry, one last thing. I notice that a lot of these themes are designed
          for 1024 px wide. So if somebody is using 800 x 600 res like I am, the
          design will essentially scroll to the right, similar to how this forum is for
          me...correct?

          If so, are 1024 px blogs more preferable for visitors or do they still
          prefer 800 px? Just trying to think of the visitor experience here.
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          • Profile picture of the author Steven Wagenheim
            Originally Posted by Chris Bailey View Post

            Not sure what site you're viewing themes at, but there has to be a download link somewhere.

            You'll download the zip file, unzip it(I normally unzip to my desktop so I can find the damn thing) and then ftp the new theme folder to your wp-content/themes directory

            As for width, that's your choice. Most people these days use at least 1024. You can go with fluid or fixed widths. You may want to see how each new theme looks in the various widths and also try viewing it in a couple different browsers.

            Once you find something you're happy with, you can get back to doing what you do best and put this nightmare behind you.

            Thanks all...Got my theme, really love it...all is cool with the world again.

            Now it's time to get back to writing.
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            • Profile picture of the author writergirlk
              I spent a month of my life (with red eyes) trying to sort my way through all this WP stuff but with the help of my stubbornness, a husband who's good with programming, and Amy Bass's Niche Blogger I finally have it down to a science.

              I know you have this fixed, but thought I'd post the instructions anyway - maybe it will help someone.

              1. Go to the theme directory and download the ones that amuse you. You can also google "magazine style themes" and websites will come up that list the best ones out there.
              2. Click the download link and unzip the file. The theme will say which version.
              3. Log in to your FTP program and upload the theme folder to the public_html --> wp-content --> themes folder
              4. I usually upload all the themes that look like they may be good because I never know if it will work until I see it.

              Then go to wordpress and click on the theme you want. The details of this part differ depending on the WP version.
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        • Profile picture of the author Shannon Herod
          I might be a little crazy but I am under the impression that the vast majority of people on line are at least 1024.

          Shannon



          Originally Posted by Steven Wagenheim View Post

          Okay, last question...I'm almost there.

          How exactly DO you get the new theme into your blog?

          I'm browsing through them and don't see any link that says download or
          anything like that. So where exactly do you go to get these and then
          where do you have to upload them to in order to get them activated?

          Thanks for all your help so far...we're into the home stretch.

          ** EDIT **

          Sorry, one last thing. I notice that a lot of these themes are designed
          for 1024 px wide. So if somebody is using 800 x 600 res like I am, the
          design will essentially scroll to the right, similar to how this forum is for
          me...correct?

          If so, are 1024 px blogs more preferable for visitors or do they still
          prefer 800 px? Just trying to think of the visitor experience here.
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          • Profile picture of the author Steven Wagenheim
            Originally Posted by Shannon Herod View Post

            I might be a little crazy but I am under the impression that the vast majority of people on line are at least 1024.

            Shannon

            Yeah, but when you got eyes like me, forget it. 1024 would put me in a
            coma.

            I can only use that res with one program on my old machine, OOTPB, which
            is a REALLY cool baseball strategy simulation. Problem is, I got so good at
            it that I've won the World Series like 8 out of the last 9 years, so I've kind
            of stopped playing it.

            If only the Mets could be that good.
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            • Profile picture of the author Ouroboros
              Steven,

              After all that, you have GOT to show us the Blog!

              Steve
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              • Profile picture of the author Steven Wagenheim
                Originally Posted by Ouroboros View Post

                Steven,

                After all that, you have GOT to show us the Blog!

                Steve
                Steve, I would but that would be self promotion and I don't that sort of
                stuff here, which is why I don't have my blog even in my sig.

                I try to respect the forum rules and protocol as much as I can, though at
                times I do get a little agitated.
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            • Profile picture of the author sylviad
              It seems to me that when I switched templates, I had to reset something with my articles because the layout was not suited to the one I started with. That was quite a while ago, so I can't give you more details.

              I'd just say, choose a template that has the same layout as the one you're currently using - just in case this becomes a problem.

              In case someone didn't already answer this part...

              You can change the template by going to your Dashboard in WordPress and choosing the Presentation tab, which will bring you to the page where you can select a template or go find others online. There's a link at the bottom of that page to "Wordpress Theme Directory".

              Hope this helps.

              Sylvia
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      • Profile picture of the author Seattle Mike
        Originally Posted by Steven Wagenheim View Post

        Thank you Jay...PM me your Paypal address.
        Was wondering when you were going to get to this point Worth it to pay and have someone do this for you. Your time is too valuable to waste a day and get all aggravated. It's a fifteen minute job for an expert vs. 6 hours of pulling your hair out.

        That's why I paid the extra to have my blog moved to a different server. Even the expert had trouble with that one
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        • Profile picture of the author Seattle Mike
          They should all have a download folder.

          Then upload the folder to wp-content/themes

          Login into blog and activate it in the design tab.


          I am old fashioned and like the narrow 800 better. But most people seem to have moved to 1024.
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  • Profile picture of the author flnz400
    If you upgraded and didn't change the wordpressconfig file, nothing will sinc.

    If you're technically challenged, the best way to upgrade wordpress or do a fresh install is with Fantastico through your Cpanel, or using a premier WP automatic update plugin.
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  • Profile picture of the author Chris Bailey
    Looks great. Welcome to WP 2.6.3

    BTW, definitely keep updated with the newest versions so you reduce your chances of getting hacked.

    When the new versions are released, you'll just be replacing a few files and the wp-admin and wp-includes folders.
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  • Profile picture of the author mikecowles
    Hi Steven,

    I completely understand your frustration with this. Yes, it's easy if you know what you're doing, but until someone shows you step by step, you can pull your hair out trying to figure everything out.

    That's where I come in.

    I made a short 5 minute video showing exactly how to do this on my blog at Free Tools & Tips Videos

    You can go there and watch it step by step as well as download a few themes that are normally around $40-50 for free.

    Enjoy!

    -Mike Cowles.
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  • Profile picture of the author mikecowles
    Hi Steven,

    I completely understand your frustration with this. Yes, it's easy if you know what you're doing, but until someone shows you step by step, you can pull your hair out trying to figure everything out.

    That's where I come in.

    I made a short 5 minute video showing exactly how to do this on my blog at Free Tools & Tips Videos

    You can go there and watch it step by step as well as download a few themes that are normally around $40-50 for free.

    Enjoy!

    -Mike Cowles.
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  • Profile picture of the author jjpmarketing
    Free Revolution themes are here I believe: Revolution Two WordPress Themes

    If you still need help Steve, just PM me I will be glad to help you out. But sounds like you just about got it worked out.
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    • Profile picture of the author JazzOscar
      Hi Steven,

      If you still need some stuff about how to change the finer details of your theme, take a look at this WSO;

      http://www.warriorforum.com/warrior-...-increase.html

      The book she offers is very thorough, more like a reference manual.

      I bought both the book and her theme, and I'm going to use the theme and here instructions to finally get a WP blog presence. I think it's about time.

      P.S. Am I allowed to link to someone elses WSO in the body of my post like I do?
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    Could you PM it to me?

    See my thread about what I learned from studying WP Themes all day

    Stephen
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  • Profile picture of the author Asher
    Well, looks like hell froze over when I went to sleep

    Sorry I wasn't here to help you out through the mess (in a sense,
    I did start it ;P) Glad that it's all sorted out for ya.

    Asher
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  • Profile picture of the author Chris Hunter
    Your blog is looking a lot better, Steven. I was hoping that you'd make a change from that ugly, old default WP theme.

    And I understand your complaint about your old eyes and viewing the blog with 800x600 resolution, but you should really focus not on what you want, but what your visitors want. If you look at your tracking, even with a free tracking service like SiteMeter, it'll tell you what resolution your visitors use on their computers for web viewing. Adjust to that and don't make it harder for them to read the content. Otherwise, they'll click away and never return.

    Also, a question for you: With your recent discussion of the benefits of outsourcing (http://www.warriorforum.com/main-int...tsourcing.html), why didn't you just pay someone to do this for you? It would have saved you a lot of hassle and stress, I'm sure. Not trying to be rude or offensive at all, just curious why you didn't outsource it is all.
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    Ok, sure. You can follow me on Twitter - http://twitter.com/Chris_Hunter ;)

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