Upgrade to 2.5.1
Hot on the heels of the late March launch of WordPress 2.5, we have the first security upgrade. It’s urged that you upgrade from 2.5 to 2.5.1 as soon as possible. And for those of you running any other versions of WordPress besides 2.0.11, you should upgrade to 2.0.11 or 2.5.1 to avoid possible compromise of your web site. Remember that Pixelita Designs can upgrade your WordPress blog or site and work with you to find suitable replacement plugins if any that you currently use are not compatible with the latest version of WordPress. Contact us for your upgrade needs.
Site Launch: Dallas 24 Hour Club
We were asked to create a WordPress-powered web site for a Dallas, Texas 501c charity organization focused on helping recovering alcoholics and drug addicts get back on their feet and become productive once more. Because the site would be maintained by a handful of volunteers, it had to be user-friendly. We tweaked Darren Hoyt’s Mimbo magazine layout WordPress theme, adding Ivan Minic’s own unique graphics in the header and several custom buttons seen throughout the site. We used CForms II to create the intricate forms used in the Join and Donate pages along with the User Role plugin to help manage the various volunteers who will be helping to keep the site updated. We wish the Dallas 24 Hour Club the best of luck in its very worthwhile endeavors.
WordPress 2.5 Unveiled
After promises of a release earlier this month, Wordpress 2.5 (Michael Becker) is finally available for download here. Follow the carefully detailed upgrade instructions and you should be fine. Remember, we can perform an upgrade for you and troubleshoot any misbehaving plugins. And we are working to make sure all our previously released free WP templates play nice with this new iteration of WP.
Site Redo: Idylwood Civic Club
Pixelita Designs is pleased to announce the launching of the new and improved Idylwood Civic Club web site. Joni, being a resident of Idylwood, in Houston, Texas, was asked to serve as the Club’s web master and revamp the site. The Board members needed to be able to post news items and update the site themselves. They also wanted an Event Calendar, a Photo Gallery and backend support for private login. After a disappointing misstep with Drupal, Joni chose CMS Made Simple to drive the Club’s web site. She was able to tighten the overall design and give the Club exactly what it needed and wanted. Now they are able to maintain the site with ease.
New Office Hours to Better Serve You!
I’ve rearranged my “day job” so that I can be available during normal business hours for my clients. In the past, there have been many times when a client has needed to talk to me during the day and has been unable to do so. But now that I’ve switched to working nights, my days between 8:00AM and 3:30PM are now free to devote to web design, my husband and his myriad doctor appointments and other things I previously couldn’t do during normal business hours. I hope this helps deliver a better level of service to you.
Joni Mueller, Member-Manager, Pixelita Designs LLC
Why Pixelita?
Because we are a small shop, we can give you the individual attention you deserve. You want your web site to stand out head and shoulders above your competition in design and function. We can help you to achieve that goal. Whether you need a brand new site, a site makeover or graphic artwork, we can help you. We are experienced with most of the popular CMSs, and specialize in WordPress-, TextPattern-, and CMS Made Simple-based web sites.
Check out our Portfolio and let us handle your next web design or graphic art project! To see just how affordable a Pixelita Design can be, simply request a quote and we’ll get back to you right away.
As you may already know, we support the No Spec initiative. Read why.
Site Launch: Music Lyrics Song Lyrics Blog
Pixelita Designs is pleased to announce the launching of the Music Lyrics | Song Lyrics Blog. Our client already had an existing site, and wanted a WordPress blog to go with it. We weren’t hindered by having to keep the same design as the main site and in fact, were given carte blanche to create an “edgy, youthful” design. We think graphic artist Ivan Minic accomplished this. We also created several custom desktop wallpapers for the site, along with our customary recommendations for WordPress Plugins.
Site Launch: The Bald Sports Guy Blog
Pixelita Designs is pleased to announce the launching of The Bald Sports Guy Sports Blog, running the latest and greatest version of WordPress. Our client already had an existing site; he just wanted a blog to go with it. We created the blog with the same look and feel of the main site, added some of Ivan’s graphic arts touches (custom ad banners and buttons), some WordPress plugins, and the site is good to go. And remember, folks, Bald is the new Beautiful!
Think Pink!
I participate in the Boobiethon each year on behalf of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I plan to do so again this year, and in addition, will participate in Go Pink for October. You can too. Just redesign your WordPress blog with a pink theme. Need some ideas? We are featuring three of our pink WordPress Themes right here for you to download. Of course, if you’d rather have a custom design, we’d be happy to oblige. Just contact us!
Domains for Sale!
Joni has been indulging her domain-buying addiction again and we are offering some nice, keyword-rich, interesting domains for sale. Head on over to our Domain Information page and make us an offer! Most of these domains still have at least 10 or 11 months left before they expire.
