Author: Ben
-
Branching out from WordPress
I want to start learning another framework. I don’t want to keep relying so heavily on WordPress as the default option when starting a new site. It’s easy to assume that WP, being the most universal CMS, makes sense. But FSE, Gutenberg and block themes are placing enormous demands on its contributor base, theme builders…
-
GrammarFixer.com
Here’s a huge opportunity. Reply to spammers, global manufacturers, etc. with an offer to rewrite the broken English in their communications. 24¢ per fix. You’d be a millionaire in no time.
-
Weenies-a Halloween themed font
Download it here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f_n9JWCZ2ylM_ZhZoTUmd0d7URl3MBGL/view?usp=sharing
-
Stop using px as a measurement
The size of a pixel is relative to its output device, aka screen resolution. Some screens are 72 dpi. Some are 300 dpi. So if you specify your font size to be 12px, it should rightly appear legible on the 72 dpi screen, and tiny on the 300 dpi screen. Instead, use point, or pt.…
-
The University of WordPress
I bought uofwp.com a long time ago and in a spark of inspiration decided to launch the site. There’s not much there for now. Check it out: uofwp.com
-
Staff meeting doodles
My MFA professor, the great Harvey Breverman, used to doodle his colleagues during meetings and it rubbed off on me. Here’s my latest from yesterday, done on my iPad in Procreate.