Import and Archive Your Tweets With WordPress

Recently, I wrote about an excellent open source WordPress plugin and theme which automatically imports your Twitter stream to a WordPress site. Google once had a search partnership with Twitter, but after this expired it left the discoverability of your tweet archive a bit to chance. Furthermore, search engine traffic to Twitter.com doesn’t build your website’s […]

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Installing Themes and Plugins

Choosing a Theme [sc:wpcloud]There are many great themes for WordPress. A lot are free but I don’t mind spending a bit (<$50) for a high quality, custom design. Browse ThemeForest for a number of great options. Themes can slow WordPress down considerably – but the whole point of this guide is to optimize the performance using smart […]

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Selecting a Theme

Selecting a WordPress Theme [sc:MainTutorial]There are many great themes for WordPress. A lot are free but I don’t mind spending a bit (<$50) for a high quality, custom design. Browse ThemeForest for a number of great options. I chose MySiteMyWay’s Construct theme ($35) for this site because it’s Responsive. Responsive themes provide an adapted experience for mobile and […]

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