Blog Archives - Louise Treadwell

How to create a custom shortcode in WordPress

Louise Treadwell April 18, 2018 0

Have you ever wanted a snippet of code to fire in a specific spot on a page or post, but don’t want to create a whole new template file to make it happen? Then you need a custom shortcode! Continue Reading How to create a custom shortcode in WordPress

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Using image descriptions to make social media more accessible

Louise Treadwell March 26, 2018 0

Boost engagement! Add an image description policy into your social media workflow. Continue Reading Using image descriptions to make social media more accessible

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Colorblind FAQs

Louise Treadwell March 18, 2018 0

I’ve decided to hammer out this blog post today to help answer the many questions I get about being a web developer who is also colorblind. After all, who doesn’t… Continue Reading Colorblind FAQs

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Restore default WordPress search

Louise Treadwell March 11, 2018 0

Need to know how do you restore the default WordPress search? Let’s take a peek under the hood and figure it out together. Continue Reading Restore default WordPress search

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Hey Freelancers! Stop Being a Bully

Louise Treadwell March 10, 2018 0

It usually starts as a Facebook post disguised as a moment of reflection but that is actually just a routine humble-brag. Some common introductions used include, “I just think it’s really funny how…” or “I’m so glad that I’m not…” Continue Reading Hey Freelancers! Stop Being a Bully

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Scheduling projects with developers based in India

Louise Treadwell February 25, 2018 0

The major hiccup I’ve encountered when working with developers who are based in India is the same one I’ve run into when working with anyone outside of the USA: Holidays. Continue Reading Scheduling projects with developers based in India

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How to Fix it: “Briefly unavailable for scheduled maintenance. Check back in a minute.”

Louise Treadwell June 2, 2016 1

WordPress Error: “Briefly unavailable for scheduled maintenance. Check back in a minute.” Were you busy updating something on your WordPress or BuddyPress site and suddenly this message appeared on a big blank white screen? Don’t fear. Don’t panic. We can fix this in less than 5 minutes. Continue Reading How to Fix it: “Briefly unavailable for scheduled maintenance. Check back in a minute.”