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Rustyhands
21st April 2010, 14:50
thanks to the peeps who got me onto wordpress themes and the program in general!!!

made my site in two days ooooooo yeah :)

You know who you are!!!



Id like to thank god and ofcourse my parents!!!!! lol :)
MarcusMiller
21st April 2010, 16:17
Wordpress is awesome, best general purpose and small business website CMS out there at the moment and it is free. Have been playing with the updates coming in version 3.00 (beta version available) and it is getting even better. :) So, yes, it does rock.
iKreativ
21st April 2010, 23:18
Indeed Wordpress does rock, however your theme does not.


<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd">
<html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" dir="ltr" lang="en-US">

<head profile="http://gmpg.org/xfn/11">
<meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />

<title>Elecsmart Electrical Contractors Pty Ltd Melbourne Electrical and Data Contractors,Melbourne Electrician,Melbourne Electricians, Melbourne Electrical Contractors,Melbourne Residential Installations,Melbourne Commercial Installations,Melbourne Industrial Installations,Melbourne</title>

<link rel="stylesheet" href="http://elecsmart.com.au/wp-content/themes/Electric Co 1/Electric Co 1/style.css (http://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/forums/view-source:http://elecsmart.com.au/wp-content/themes/Electric%20Co%201/Electric%20Co%201/style.css)" type="text/css" media="screen" />
<link rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml" title="elecsmart.com.au RSS Feed" href="http://elecsmart.com.au/?feed=rss2 (http://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/forums/view-source:http://elecsmart.com.au/?feed=rss2)" />
<link rel="pingback" href="http://elecsmart.com.au/xmlrpc.php (http://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/forums/view-source:http://elecsmart.com.au/xmlrpc.php)" />
<script language="JavaScript" type="text/javascript" src="http://elecsmart.com.au/wp-content/themes/Electric Co 1/Electric Co 1/link.js (http://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/forums/view-source:http://elecsmart.com.au/wp-content/themes/Electric%20Co%201/Electric%20Co%201/link.js)"></script>

<link rel='stylesheet' id='contact-form-7-css' href='http://elecsmart.com.au/wp-content/plugins/contact-form-7/styles.css?ver=2.2 (http://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/forums/view-source:http://elecsmart.com.au/wp-content/plugins/contact-form-7/styles.css?ver=2.2)' type='text/css' media='all' />
<link rel='stylesheet' id='NextGEN-css' href='http://elecsmart.com.au/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/css/nggallery.css?ver=1.0.0 (http://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/forums/view-source:http://elecsmart.com.au/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/css/nggallery.css?ver=1.0.0)' type='text/css' media='screen' />
<link rel='stylesheet' id='shutter-css' href='http://elecsmart.com.au/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/shutter/shutter-reloaded.css?ver=1.3.0 (http://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/forums/view-source:http://elecsmart.com.au/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/shutter/shutter-reloaded.css?ver=1.3.0)' type='text/css' media='screen' />
<script type='text/javascript' src='http://elecsmart.com.au/wp-includes/js/jquery/jquery.js?ver=1.3.2 (http://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/forums/view-source:http://elecsmart.com.au/wp-includes/js/jquery/jquery.js?ver=1.3.2)'></script>
<script type='text/javascript'>
/* <![CDATA[ */
var shutterSettings = {
msgLoading: "L O A D I N G",
msgClose: "Click to Close",
imageCount: "1"
};
/* ]]> */
</script>
<script type='text/javascript' src='http://elecsmart.com.au/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/shutter/shutter-reloaded.js?ver=1.3.0 (http://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/forums/view-source:http://elecsmart.com.au/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/shutter/shutter-reloaded.js?ver=1.3.0)'></script>
<link rel="EditURI" type="application/rsd+xml" title="RSD" href="http://elecsmart.com.au/xmlrpc.php?rsd (http://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/forums/view-source:http://elecsmart.com.au/xmlrpc.php?rsd)" />
<link rel="wlwmanifest" type="application/wlwmanifest+xml" href="http://elecsmart.com.au/wp-includes/wlwmanifest.xml (http://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/forums/view-source:http://elecsmart.com.au/wp-includes/wlwmanifest.xml)" />
<link rel='index' title='elecsmart.com.au' href='http://elecsmart.com.au (http://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/forums/view-source:http://elecsmart.com.au/)' />
<meta name="generator" content="WordPress 2.9.2" />
<link rel="stylesheet" href="http://elecsmart.com.au/wp-content/plugins/add-to-facebook-plugin/facebook.css (http://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/forums/view-source:http://elecsmart.com.au/wp-content/plugins/add-to-facebook-plugin/facebook.css)" type="text/css" media="screen" />

<!-- All in One SEO Pack 1.6.10.2 by Michael Torbert of Semper Fi Web Design[301,326] -->
<meta name="description" content="Elecsmart have provided specialist electrical solutions to commercial and Industrial sectors throughout Melbourne for the past ten years. Our team of highly skilled and knowledgeable technicians specialise in electrical, data and communications fit-outs delivering top quality projects in the shortest time possible. We are at the forefront of electrical design and installation and have an expert solution for any requirement great or small" />
<meta name="keywords" content="Victoria, VIC, Melbourne, South Melbourne, Southbank,Narre warren, Berwick, Cranbourne, Dandenong, Chadstone, Glen Waverley, Pakenham, Beaconsfield, Harkaway, Gembrook, Monbulk, Ferntree Gully, Hallam, Belgrave, Phillip Island, Ascot Vale, St Kilda, Elwood, Port Melbourne, Albert Park, Middle Park, Toorak, South Yarra,, Parkville, Footscray, Carlton, Collingwood, Fitzroy, Northcote, Electrician, Electricians, Electrical Contractors, Residential installations, Commercial Installations, Industrial Installations, Service &amp; Maintenance, Home Automation, Air Conditioning, Heating, Data &amp; Communications, Security Systems, MATV, Ducted Vacuum systems, Security Alarm Systems, Lighting" />
<link rel="canonical" href="http://elecsmart.com.au/ (http://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/forums/view-source:http://elecsmart.com.au/)" />
<!-- /all in one seo pack -->
<link type="text/css" href="http://elecsmart.com.au/wp-content/plugins/twitter-this/tt_style.css (http://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/forums/view-source:http://elecsmart.com.au/wp-content/plugins/twitter-this/tt_style.css)" rel="stylesheet" />
<script src="http://elecsmart.com.au/wp-content/plugins/twitter-this/jquery.js (http://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/forums/view-source:http://elecsmart.com.au/wp-content/plugins/twitter-this/jquery.js)" type="text/javascript"></script>
<script src="http://elecsmart.com.au/wp-content/plugins/twitter-this/formtwit.js (http://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/forums/view-source:http://elecsmart.com.au/wp-content/plugins/twitter-this/formtwit.js)" type="text/javascript"></script>
<script src="http://elecsmart.com.au/wp-content/plugins/twitter-this/tt_effects.js (http://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/forums/view-source:http://elecsmart.com.au/wp-content/plugins/twitter-this/tt_effects.js)" type="text/javascript"></script>
<link id='MediaRSS' rel='alternate' type='application/rss+xml' title='NextGEN Gallery RSS Feed' href='http://elecsmart.com.au/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/xml/media-rss.php (http://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/forums/view-source:http://elecsmart.com.au/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/xml/media-rss.php)' />

<!-- NextGeEN Gallery CoolIris/PicLens support -->
<script type="text/javascript" src="http://lite.piclens.com/current/piclens_optimized.js (http://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/forums/view-source:http://lite.piclens.com/current/piclens_optimized.js)"></script>
<!-- /NextGEN Gallery CoolIris/PicLens support -->
<meta name='NextGEN' content='1.5.3' />
</head>


Your code is a mess. How many times should you include jQuery? I'd say once! Also your keywords will do more harm than good!

One more, in your Wordpress Admin, go to Settings > Permalinks and change it from the default set-up to custom and use /%category%/%postname%/

Much nicer SEF URL's :)
Aussie Dean
21st April 2010, 23:32
Wordpress really does rock.

If you have little idea on web design PLUS your budget in getting one is small and you cant afford to go out and get a designer to make you one, then spend a few weeks by learning how to:

1. Purchase a domain
2. Purchase hosting with cpanel
3. Use fantastico for a Wordpress auto-install
4. FTP - so you can upload new theme files to your website
5. Learn how to use admin panel of wordpress

You can find instructions on all the steps above by googling them. After a few months you can easily start to make some really good looking websites just using free worpdree themes.

Take the step up and spend 30-50 gbp (sorry I dont have the pound key on my keyboard) on a paid premium theme then your sites start to look cracking.
MASSEY
22nd April 2010, 00:37
Why do i get the feeling the word press idea originated from australia,

Hence the various million links to aussie wordpress sites :cool::cool::cool:

I think im on to something here,
Rustyhands
22nd April 2010, 01:35
thanks for the reply sguys ;)

yeah i have no idea about what a jquery is....im a sparky not a web designer. havnt got the time :(
Aussie Dean
22nd April 2010, 04:56
LoL Massy

I think its just that we prefer to take the path of least resistance :D

Also Rusty....your top navigation links are broken. Or maybe you havent got to that part yet.
Rustyhands
22nd April 2010, 07:47
he he he nice one mate. yeah i have no idea how to fix the links at the top in this presnt moment ;)

any clues?
Aussie Dean
22nd April 2010, 07:57
Hey I will do this for you if you like. If you create an another WP admin login for me I will do this free of charge.

But I will understand if you are worried about doing this. PM me if you are interested.

Cheers
Dean :cool:
Rustyhands
23rd April 2010, 01:07
hi dean, yeah sorry mate but i ll have to pass ;)

you could just tell me lol :)

cheers aaron
Aussie Dean
23rd April 2010, 06:37
hi dean, yeah sorry mate but i ll have to pass ;)

you could just tell me lol :)

cheers aaron

Hi

In your admin panel.....

1. click onto theme editor
2. then select header.php
3. before you start editing your code copy and past all the code into a word or into a wordpad document so you dont mess it all up.

Look for navigation section and update the links to the correct URL pages.
remoradea
23rd April 2010, 11:14
You are right, Wordpress themes rock. I worked with Wordpress and is very simple and effective.
iKreativ
23rd April 2010, 21:40
Hi

In your admin panel.....

1. click onto theme editor
2. then select header.php
3. before you start editing your code copy and past all the code into a word or into a wordpad document so you dont mess it all up.

Look for navigation section and update the links to the correct URL pages.

Why not just rip out the whole nav and replace with:

<ul>
<?php wp_list_pages('title_li='); ?>
</ul>

This will replace the nav with the page names you create.

Easy.
Aussie Dean
25th April 2010, 03:58
Why not just rip out the whole nav and replace with:

<ul>
<?php wp_list_pages('title_li='); ?>
</ul>

This will replace the nav with the page names you create.

Easy.

....but only if you want all your pages listed in the top nav bar. :D
iKreativ
25th April 2010, 08:48
....but only if you want all your pages listed in the top nav bar. :D

No, easy enough to exclude anything you dont want in there.

<ul>
<?php wp_list_pages('exclude=17,38' ); ?>
</ul>
Aussie Dean
25th April 2010, 09:04
Yup Sorry!

Listen to the other guy! :D
gavcooper
25th April 2010, 10:33
My advice is to read up on Wordpress security to protect your site from hackers. Maybe getting a good book would help, I recommend 'Digging into Wordpress' to get the most out of Wordpress (link below).
MarcusMiller
26th April 2010, 10:29
If you are serious about securing your wordpress installations Vaultpress is the ultimate solution (no affiliation) - I am < 15 posts so can't post link but google it if your interested.

Cheers All
Marcus
liams7
26th April 2010, 10:47
Yes - listen to Gav

You need to make sure that you have the latest patches at all times otherwise you will have a site full of viagra links. It can be worth actually spending at least a little to get someone who knows what they are doing to set things up. Just as I wouldn't try to wire in a fused spur.
MarcusMiller
26th April 2010, 12:43
Yup, totally agree. If you have tons of time, then maybe worth figuring things out but if time is money and you are busy pay someone to do what they do and concentrate on what you do well.
Rustyhands
26th April 2010, 12:53
cheers guys shall check it out :)