How To Build Horizontal Menu

So you've been searching high and low for that perfect WordPress theme when you think you have finally found it. But wait. It doesn't have a horizontal navigation menu. Drats! Relax because I'll show you how to build one in no time at all. In fact, you'll be surprised at how easy it is. Many people prefer a horizontal menu as it saves precious sidebar real estate. I know I do. When I first started... continue reading

Add Thumbnails Using Custom Fields

I've blogged about WordPress magazine style themes a few times recently. I previously stated that one of the things I like about this type of layout is the ability to display articles in various blocks throughout the page as opposed to the standard blog format. Another feature I enjoy is the use of thumbnail images on the front page. In this article I'll show you how you can do the same with your blog... continue reading

Styling Individual Posts Based On Category

One of the reasons I like to help out in the WordPress Support Forum is it gives me yet something else to blog about. A recent poster asked if it was possible to apply a different style to categories. The answer is yes. Back on 09 April 2008 I showed you how to create a page with a unique style. (see Create Pages With a Different Style Sheet) To summarize that post you only need to create a new style... continue reading