Get the space you need — where you want it, when you want it, with this simple WordPress linebreak hack, all while staying in the visual editor!
Pre-set Initial, Default Text in the WordPress Editor
It was a long time before I found the page that told me how to do it. I searched many times, and eventually found a discussion that gave a link, which took me to a page that told me what I needed to do. That page called it “preset text”. I had been searching on “initial text in WordPress editor” and “default text in WordPress editor”. Hopefully, this post will help others who search on those terms.
WordPress Conversion: Lessons Learned
It took a while to convert my old static pages hosted in DreamWeaver. There is a lot of benefit to be derived from doing so, but there are things to know. This page summarizes the essential lessons.
Using the Search Regex plugin
Search Regex provides strong functionality and has no good alternatives, so even though it was reported as “untested”, it was worth a try. This article is the “missing manual” that shows you how to use it.
Migrating Content to WordPress
Tips for migrating content from a static site.
Adding and Updating Plugins
Tips on finding good plugins for your WordPress site.
Converting to WordPress: Benefits and Drawbacks
It has taken a great deal of work to convert to WordPress from a static-file site managed with DreamWeaver (a great tool, btw). In the end, I’m glad I did. The benefits are pretty massive, so there enough advantages to outweigh the drawbacks. There are a number of drawbacks, though. (I wish they could be eliminated!)
Getting Started with WordPress
Tips for getting your WordPress site off the ground.