Cutline Theme for WordPress

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How to Improve Your Front Page and Gain Page Views in 10 Seconds!

November 15th, 2006 · How To

Use post teasers to improve your total number of page views!It’s rare that you can accomplish anything noteworthy on the Web in just 10 seconds, but today’s little tip is the real deal. Instead of publishing full posts on the front page of your site, you ought to try implementing post teasers — inticing tidbits that you can use to lure in readers and get ‘em focused on your content. [Read more →]

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Cutline 1.03 is Here, Upgrade Today!

October 26th, 2006 · Release Notes

Cutline 1.03 is here, and you should upgrade today!It seems like there’s always something out there to fix, something to improve upon, and as a result, I bring you Cutline version 1.03. While it’s not quite as significant an upgrade as version 1.02, version 1.03 does contain a couple of major additions as well as a few cosmetic and under-the-hood changes.

All in all, this is yet another big step for the theme, and just like last time, I’ve gone ahead and compiled a list of the individual changes and the affected files. Oh, except this time, I was a little less reverent and a little more funny :) [Read more →]

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New Feature: Subscribe to Comments

October 25th, 2006 · Site Updates

Update: The Subscribe to Comments Plugin is fully supported in Cutline version 1.03.

In order to make this site more useful for you, the Cutline user, I’ve added the excellent Subscribe to Comments Plugin. By checking a box in the comment form, you’ll be able to receive email updates whenever a comment is added to any post to which you’ve subscribed.

This way, you won’t have to check back in constantly to see if I’ve responded to your question. Instead, you’ll receive an email notification, and you’ll know that you’ve got some love waiting for ya here at the Cutline support site.

It’s all about efficiency and accessibility, two words that the geek in me just love.

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Totally Random Header Images for Cutline

October 11th, 2006 · How To

A great way to make the front page of your Web site more dynamic is to use random header images. Instead of seeing the same image on every visit, users will see random images, thus making each experience on your site a little less predictable (and a little more fun!). [Read more →]

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Cutline 1.02 Released, Upgrade Now!

September 28th, 2006 · Release Notes

Upgrade to Cutline v. 1.02 today!

Over the past week or so, hundreds and hundreds of you have provided feedback on Cutline by pointing out issues and requesting changes. Thanks to your wonderful input, I’ve been able to craft a newer, stronger, cooler version of the theme, and you can (and should!) download it now.

Although there are numerous cosmetic changes in version 1.02, there is one major update that you all need to be aware of, so please read on to get the scoop. [Read more →]

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How to Add Navigation Links

September 25th, 2006 · How To

Cutline comes pre-loaded with three navigation links in the header:

  • Front Page
  • Archives
  • About

That’s all fine and good, but what if you need more links in your navigation menu? In this quick tutorial, you’ll learn just how easy it is to add these links in seamless fashion. [Read more →]

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How To Customize Your Header Images

September 25th, 2006 · How To

Customize your header images with Cutline!

Your blog is an expression of you, and one of the most striking, visible features of your blog is the header image. Therefore, it stands to reason that many of you (perhaps all of you?) will be interested in personalizing your header images, and Cutline has been constructed in such a way as to make it simple for you to do just that.

Actually, Cutline comes with five default header images, and in this post, we’ll not only examine when these headers appear, but also how to change them! [Read more →]

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New Release – Featuring Widget Support!

September 21st, 2006 · Release Notes

Vintage ticket that says Featuring WidgetsSure, but does it support widgets? Yes it does! Not only does this new, revamped version of Cutline support widgets, but it also contains a fix or two coupled with FlickrRSS and Google AdSense (or YPN) support. [Read more →]

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Image Handling with Cutline

September 13th, 2006 · How To, Styling

Kick it up a notch with snazzy images in Cutline

Pictures are one of the very few universal elements you can use to really seize the attention of your audience, and the more effectively you are able to display them, the better off you’ll be. With that in mind, Cutline comes with a set of pre-defined CSS classes that are dedicated solely towards image handling. When you want to include an image, simply add one of these classes and voila! Instant image presentation gratification! [Read more →]

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How to Post Like a Pro with Cutline

September 12th, 2006 · How To, Styling

Quite possibly the best aspect of the Cutline theme for WordPress is the fact that it comes equipped with a wide array of pre-defined styles that you can use to wow your readers. You’ll be amazed at how easy it is to create a post that has unmatched elegance and visual flair, and best of all, if you ever forget how to use one of these styles or need a reference, you can always come back here and get a refresher course. What are you waiting for? Read on so you can start publishing like a pro! [Read more →]

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