The problem was being able to run a WP_Query for a set number of days passed. This is normally accomplished with a simple filter that is applied to posts_where. The problem is the number of days would be variable, since it was being set via a widget option. To get around this using OOP and create a new class that stores the variable and that will be passed when calling the filter. While the example below is a specific solution to the problem above it can be adapted for pretty well any filter that needs another parameter that can be set when calling the filter.

# yum install httpd-devel gcc

There will be a few dependices to install as well, after these are installed. You’ll need to download the source code of the module to compile it for your system. In your home directory simply use wget like this.

# wget https://raw.github.com/cloudflare/mod_cloudflare/master/mod_cloudflare.c

Next is to compile the module itself using this command.

# apxs2 -a -i -c mod_cloudflare.c

This should finish and should add the LoadModule command to the config file for Apache. Verify this is so by looking for this line.

LoadModule cloudflare_module /path/to/modules/mod_cloudflare.so

After all of these are done, simply restart Apache.

# service restart httpd

Now verify that the module is working by visiting the site, then looking at the end of the access.log file to see that the IP belongs to your public IP and not to CloudFlare’s network.

By Florian Hirzinger – www.fh-ap.com (Own work (Florian Hirzinger)) [CC-BY-SA-3.0 or GFDL], via Wikimedia Commons

After being with Dreamhost for a little under 2 years I’ve decided to switch over to MyHosting. I’d had been using Dreamhost’s VPS service for the past few months as their shared hosting had lead to all of my sites being hacked twice, along with poor performance all around. Everything started out fine with their VPS, then came the downtime. I understand the company is growing and some problems might be expected, but on more than one occasion downtime was into the hours. Even this fact was really the deciding factor, it was performance even on a VPS was poor and was constantly having to reboot. The prices for VPS memory upgrades were also terrible $25 for 512MB memory this is on top of the normal monthly hosting fee.

After looking at many, many companies I had a couple in mind. I finally made the decision to switch to MyHosting. I was able to get a VPS with 5 times the memory for much less than I was currently paying. Although storage and bandwidth are limited with the new hosting the prices for upgrades are reasonable. Currently I’d nowhere near exceed the current limits anyway. If your looking for a new host MyHosting, might be the way to go. I’ll update again after breaking in the tires on the new server.

The first step is to register a new Twitter application. After signing into Twitter visit the Applications area of Twitter, and create a new application. After creating the application make sure create the access token at the bottom of the Application screen, this will authorize the application to access your account. You will now need 4 separate keys to properly sign the API requests. You’ll need the Consumer key, Consumer secret, Access token, and Access token secret. These will be added to an array and passed to the function and in turn passed to the oAuth library to sign the request.

These two functions below can be used to pull your Twitter timeline and automatically convert all links, hashtags, usernames, and media to the proper format using entities. The same function can also be used to pull a follower count. Examples of how to use are included in the code below.

The code itself is fairly simple and straight forward. What it does is take the end of the url after the final slash, and strips any extensions like .html, or .php that might have been accidentally added. It then queries for a post or page or any custom post type that has a title with this string. If one or more is found it will output it in a list. If this comes up empty then it will replace any dashes or underscores with spaces and use this as a search string. This will return a list of entries that contain these words. Using these two ways some results should be found and give the visitor something else that should be closely related to what they were looking for.

Idea originally obtained from Yoast.

Primarily designed as a support system for the transfer of large or complex files online, ShareFile now offers a bundle of services that, altogether, can significantly enhance the web capability and stability of any business website or company division online. Here are a few words on some of the specific services that are offered.

Large File Sharing
Certain files, from lengthy documents, to video presentations, etc. can be difficult to send by ordinary email, and other services that can help are often insecure. With ShareFile, your company will have the capability to send such files back and forth between employees and clients with ease, allowing for simpler and more efficient communications.

Professional Appearance
With ShareFile services, you will essentially be creating an online environment that is exclusively for your business and its clients. Along with this, ShareFile provides web designers that will work to make any new features included in your account fit in seamlessly with your company’s existing design features, ultimately resulting in a professional appearance that is easy to use and attractive for your customers and clients.

Flexible Access
Another perk of implementing ShareFile services is that you will gain access to file sharing on the secure network through a number of different devices. From apps and tools on mobile devices, to desktop widgets, ShareFile provides numerous ways to quickly access files without even bothering with a web browser or ordinary email.

Secure Capability
Finally, ShareFile also offers optimal security for your business related communications and file sharing. From backing up files, to providing customized security information and password-protected file sharing, ShareFile protects your work far more effectively than ordinary email and sharing methods. This not only allows things to run more smoothly, but also provides clients with a vital sense of trust and confidence.

Ultimately, whether or not each of these individual features is necessary depends largely on your company and what needs your online business has. However, with web development methods and technology constantly on the rise, taking advantage of these types of services is often the surest way to establish a functional, professional company website.

This is a guest post written by Todd Brandt. Todd is a blogger and freelance writer who contributes posts on the topics of web development and Internet security.

The root of the problem is the way the infinite scroll uses the get_template_part function.  One of the steps to enable infinite scroll support is to make sure that the template part is named content-(post-format).php.  I had a different naming convention before implementing this feature and this was the whole problem,  I had forgotten to change the get_template_part function on the archive page, so it was calling a nonexistent template file.  The infinite scroll module during the ajax request calls the template part using the content-(post-format) name which is way it would work with Jetpack activated. 

1. Get a website you can edit. There are many great eCommerce platforms that make it simple to manage every aspect of your online business.
2. Get targeted traffic. A service like Adwords or other online advertising services to gain targeted traffic that will be interested in your business.
3. Add a form to capture leads. A simple contact form or a newsletter subscription form will help keep in touch with customers who might otherwise not come back to the store.
4. Setup email marketing. This and step 3 go hand in hand, it’s good to keep in touch with potential customers and keep them interested in your products and keep them coming back for repeat sales.
5. Accept credit card payments. It’s best to always offer choices when it comes to payment types. Some people might not feel comfortable with one form or another.
6. Deliver your product. Shipping products out timely is equally as important, if customers don’t receive their order when they expect they are less likely to recommend store to friends and familiar.
7. Track your results. Lastly always keep good records. If you see one area that isn’t returning results you’d like then changes will need to be made. You don’t want to overspend on something that isn’t delivering results.

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