It’s time to get over the idea that coding is nerdy. Why is it cool to use Instagram but not to make Instagram? That’s just stupid. Coding is hot. Coding empowers you. Think of all the incredible things you can do with code. Your whole […]
Category: Coding
Create an Image Hover Effect with Text in WordPress
Hi Ashley – I want to create a page for specific books, but I want as little text as possible on the page. Instead, I would like to make it so that the book synopsis pops up when you hover over the image (instead of […]
3 Things I Love About Working With a Designer
I used to be a web designer and developer. That meant I would take on a client, work with them to create a gorgeous design for their new blog/website, then proceed to code that into a working WordPress theme. But a few months ago, I […]
Code Your Own CommentLuv
When I last redesigned my website I went through this weird phase where I wanted to consolidate all my website features. I wanted to stop using plugins and integrate everything into the one “Nose Graze plugin” I have that’s full of my site’s features. I […]
Create Your Own Custom Maintenance Screen for WordPress
I recently found myself in several situations where I needed a maintenance or coming soon page (once for my site and once for a client). I could have just used one of the many WordPress plugins, but being the stubborn girl that I am, I […]
Free “What I’m Reading” Plugin – Display Books from your Goodreads Shelf
This widget I’m about to show you is already available in the Ultimate Book Blogger Plugin but I thought I’d release this specific feature for free. 🙂 A WordPress widget to display the books on your Goodreads shelf. Now you might be wondering, “What’s the […]
How to Create a Scrolling Text Box for Large Chunks of Text
When we have excerpts or chapter reveals on site I do not like to copy and paste that long doc into a post. I have using a Google Embedder but it can get annoying and glitchy. Is there anyway to add a scrolling text box […]
The Coolest Book Release Calendar I’ve Ever Made
In July, I had the absolute pleasure of working with Francesca from Under the Covers Book Blog to create their new, streamlined new release book calendar. This is easily one of the coolest WordPress plugins I’ve created for a client and I can’t wait to […]
WordPress Frameworks are a Crutch
I don’t just mean theme frameworks (though they also apply). I mean any kind of framework. Genesis (theme framework) Kirki (Customizer framework) Redux (options panel framework) others?? Wait, aren’t these things supposed to make my life EASIER? Well, yes, but that’s part of the problem. […]
I’ve Mastered the Art of CSS Triangles on Jessica Sorensen’s Website
As most of you know, I’ve been partnering up with Anna Moore for a few months now to create website for clients. She handles the design and I handle the coding. Well, today I’m going to tell you all about our latest project: building Jessica […]