Revamp Your Blog in 60 Minutes: A Developer's Guide to WordPress Optimization

As an open-source enthusiast and indie developer, I recently decided to give my blog a much-needed makeover. In this post, I’ll walk you through how I revamped my WordPress site in just one hour, focusing on clean design, SEO optimization, and essential plugins. Whether you’re a fellow developer or a tech-savvy blogger, these tips will help you streamline your WordPress experience. Goals for the Revamp Implement a minimalist, developer-friendly theme Enhance SEO with clean, permanent URLs Migrate to a new host Upgrade all blog components for improved performance Content Migration: Quick and Painless (10 minutes) WordPress’s built-in export tool made migrating my content a breeze. Here’s how: ...

July 14, 2009 · 2 min · 348 words · Dipankar Sarkar

Creating My First WordPress Plugin: Kwippy Poster 1.0

Exciting news! I’ve just completed my first WordPress plugin, and I’m thrilled to share the journey with you. From concept to implementation, the entire process took only 3 hours, showcasing the power of rapid development in the open-source world. Introducing Kwippy Poster 1.0 Kwippy Poster 1.0 is a simple yet powerful plugin that automatically posts an update on Kwippy whenever you publish a new blog post. This seamless integration between WordPress and Kwippy streamlines your social media presence, ensuring your Kwippy followers are always up-to-date with your latest content. ...

January 20, 2009 · 2 min · 259 words · Dipankar Sarkar