Lovin’ WordPress

I continue to delve into WordPress design and development as a CMS.  In under 20 minutes I can register a domain name, configure the DNS, add a new domain on my server, install WordPress, upload my trim-and-clean theme (plus a few select plugins), and fish Flickr for a header photo.  It really is beautiful.

I have also just installed my first instance of WordPress 2.5 – Wow.  A cool feature I used right off the bat is automatic plugin updating.  It instinctively knows if a plugin has an update available, and upon providing my FTP credentials, it downloads and installs the updated version.  Amazing.

I have gone through several plugins to help build a Flash gallery, but have settled on simpleFlickr as my favorite.  It combines the beauty and flexibility of simpleviewer with Flickr, and rolls it all up into a surprisingly easy-to-use WordPress plugin.  Flash slideshows built from Flickr sets is just awesome.

Being able to go from concept to reality in such a short amount of time is a profound leap forward in the development of the internet.

Completed: Registered Julie’s car (trip #4 to the DMV, they get me every time!) and got a library card. Also bought tickets for Kansas City so I can attend a Fall module class at NTS – August 15th – September 2nd.

In Progress: I am researching projectors for our church. Suggestions, anyone?

Coming Up: 30 hour famine with laser tag and mini golf Friday night.