Gatorworks Blog http://gatorworks.net/blog Just another WordPress weblog Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:04:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 How to Create / Edit your Posts in WordPress http://gatorworks.net/blog/2011/12/how-to-create-edit-your-posts-in-wordpress/ http://gatorworks.net/blog/2011/12/how-to-create-edit-your-posts-in-wordpress/#comments Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:04:55 +0000 admin http://gatorworks.net/blog/?p=1862
To create a post or page in WordPress, just follow steps:

  1. From the WordPress Dashboard, select the Posts or Pages tab on the left hand side.
  2. Select the Add New button.
  3. Create a Title, and include anything you would like in the Body of the text.
  4. If you would like to see what your page would look like, select the Preview button.
  5. When you are satisfied with your post or page, you can select the Publish button to publish the page.



To edit a post or page in WordPress, just follow steps:

  1. From the WordPress Dashboard, select the Posts or Pages tab on the left hand side
  2. Select the page or post you would like to edit.
  3. You will be brought to the editor page. From here, edit any part of the post or page you would like to change
  4. If you would like to see what your page would look like, select the Preview button.
  5. When you are satisfied with your post or page, you can select the Update button to update your article.



If you would like to delete a post or page:

  1. From the WordPress Dashboard, select the Posts or Pages tab on the left hand side
  2. Select the trash link below the post or page you would like to delete.
  3. The page or post is now deleted.
  4. Should you want to restore any deleted page or post, select the Trash link at the top of the page. (If that link is not available, there are no pages in your Trash.)
  5. Under the page or post, the restore link will move the article out of the Trash. Additionally, the delete permanently link will remove the article for good.

For more information on other WordPress features, or if you have any questions, head to our WordPress Tutorials Page.

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To create a new category:

  1. From the WordPress Dashboard, select the Categories link in the Right Now widget, or on the Left hand side under the Posts category.
  2. Under Add New Category, enter the name of the category you wish to create.
  3. For the slug, we recommend you type the same name, but with lowercase lettering and hyphens in the place of spaces.
  4. Select Add New Category.



To delete a category:

  1. From the WordPress Dashboard, select the Categories link in the Right Now widget, or on the Left hand side under the Posts category.
  2. At the right side, where the current categories are shown, select delete under the category you wish to remove.



To tag a post under a category:

  1. From the WordPress Dashboard, select the Posts or Pages tab on the left hand side.
  2. Select the article you would like to add the category to (or create a new page if you would like.)
  3. On the right hand side, under the categories widget, check off any categories you would like to use. (You can also add a category on this page.)
  4. Press the Save Changes button to save your changes.

For more information on other WordPress features, or if you have any questions, head to our WordPress Tutorials Page.

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To upload media:

  1. From the WordPress Dashboard, select the Media tab on the left hand side
  2. Select the Add New button.
  3. Press the Select Files button.
  4. Select any file you would like to upload.
  5. You can edit the information about the file if you would like.
  6. When you are finished, select the Save Changes button.



To insert a file into a page or post:

  1. From the WordPress Dashboard, select the Posts or Pages tab on the left hand side.
  2. Select the article you would like to add the image to (or create a new page if you would like)
  3. When you are ready to insert the file, select the Upload/Insert icon you would like to add (The four icons are Image, Video, Music, or other media.)
  4. Select the Media Library tab and select the show link next to the media you would like to add.
  5. Choose your settings you would like and select insert into post.
  6. When you are finished, select the Save Changes button.



You can also upload a file in the Edit Page screen:

  1. From the WordPress Dashboard, select the Posts or Pages tab on the left hand side.
  2. Select the article you would like to add the image to (or create a new page if you would like)
  3. When you are ready to insert the file, select the Upload/Insert icon you would like to add (The four icons are Image, Video, Music, or other media.)
  4. Press the Select Files button.
  5. Select any file you would like to upload.
  6. You can edit the information about the file if you would like.
  7. When you are finished, select the Insert into Post button.
  8. Select the Save Changes button to publish your additions.

For more information on other WordPress features, or if you have any questions, head to our WordPress Tutorials Page.

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To log into your WordPress Account, just follow these easy steps:

  1. Type the URL of your site in your web browser.
  2. After the URL, type “/wp-admin/” (with no quotes).
  3. From here you will be brought to the WordPress login screen.
  4. Use the WordPress Login and Password that we have provided for you, and select Login.

If everything worked correctly, you should be brought to the WordPress Dashboard. From here you can upload media, create posts and categories, plus much more.

For more information on other WordPress features, or if you have any questions, head to our WordPress Tutorials Page.

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Read the full article here.

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So what’s the difference?

Adobe Flash is a multimedia platform that was developed as a way to add animation, video, audio, and other interactive elements to web pages. Viewing Flash content requires the use of a free plug-in. Developers must embed the Flash content into the HTML document, which means that the Flash content is independent of the other content on the page.

JavaScript is a lightweight, and open-source scripting/programming language designed to add interactivity to HTML pages. Unlike Flash, support for JavaScript is built right into all major web browsers without the need for additional plug-ins. JavaScript works by manipulating HTML content, which means that all content on the page is seamlessly integrated.

Why do we use JavaScript?

Firstly, JavaScript has become immensely powerful and easy to use with the development of JavaScript libraries such as jQuery, MooTools, Prototype, etc. jQuery, our library of choice, is fast, concise, and versatile. It allows us to rapidly add complex interactivity to webpages without spending a lot of time. jQuery is also an open-source project with many developers working tirelessly to improve it each day.

The Web was meant to be an open system, and to use open-source tools is to follow in that virtue. I that same vein, JavaScript/jQuery is FREE. Flash (as a tool) can be an expensive initial investment and also expensive to maintain as upgrades are released over the years.

Another problem with Flash is that the required plug-ins to support Flash content aren’t available on all platforms, namely iPhone, which means that you could be limiting your content from a huge portion of web users by using Flash. Meanwhile, jQuery works on these devices with no problem. Furthermore, even if JavaScript is disabled in a user’s browser, because JavaScript is unobtrusive in nature (integrated content), those users still have access to all of your site’s content.

Finally, JavaScript is universal. As a web project changes hands from one developer to another, no special applications are required to view or edit JavaScript files. Additionally, JavaScript is a widely known language, therefore, future modifications should be able to be made by nearly any web developer handling the project.

These are just some of the reasons we’ve chosen to use JavaScript. Hopefully next time you’re looking to add some interactive elements into your site, you’ll take a look at using JavaScript & jQuery instead of Flash.

]]> http://gatorworks.net/blog/2011/05/why-we-use-javascript-and-have-turned-our-backs-on-flash/feed/ 5 Gatorworks Client-Project Covered by Harvard http://gatorworks.net/blog/2011/05/gatorworks-client-project-covered-by-harvard/ http://gatorworks.net/blog/2011/05/gatorworks-client-project-covered-by-harvard/#comments Sun, 22 May 2011 17:03:21 +0000 admin http://gatorworks.net/blog/?p=1832 The College Search Made Easier

By Mateo Corby

The campus visit is a significant and memorable occasion for students and parents involved in the college search, but organizing the adventure can sometimes be a nightmare.

When Kevin Preis, Ed.M.’07, witnessed family members struggling with the challenges of finding information about campus tours, keeping track of admissions details, and getting reliable advice on their college searches, he immediately went online to look for an itinerary planning tool for college visits. To his surprise, he came up empty. He began thinking about his own college admissions process — both the good moments and the difficult ones — and decided to use his computer programming knowledge to build a website that would make the college search a more engaging, enjoyable experience.

The result was Go See Campus, a free website that helps students and parents plan campus visits online and make the most of the college search. Among other resources, the site includes what Preis believes is a first-of-its-kind web tool that connects users to campus tours, information sessions, and other admissions activities.

“Now students and parents can go to a single website,” he says, “choose the schools they want to visit, learn about admissions activities on campus, build an itinerary for their trip, and get resources like campus maps, parking directions, nearby dining options, and events calendars.” By compiling all this information in one place, Go See Campus saves users the headache of scouring each individual college website for admissions details.

In addition to students and parents, Preis says that high school counselors have used the website as a complement to their work advising students throughout the college search process. Since Preis made it one of his goals to provide as many helpful resources as possible for counselors, Go See Campus has a growing library of advice articles on topics like deciding how many colleges to visit, what questions to ask during campus tours, and how to prepare for admissions interviews.

“Counselors have told me that they often refer their students to these articles. In addition, some counselors plan trips to visit campuses with their students or as part of their own professional development,” he says. “They’ll use Go See Campus to plot their routes, get campus maps, and find contact information for admissions officers.” New initiatives include a counselor’s newsletter that began last fall to provide updates on new site features and relevant professional development opportunities.

Preis, a graduate of the Technology, Innovation, and Education (TIE) Program, senses that digital media is quickly becoming a larger part of the college search.

“Students are still learning about schools through college websites, but they are also exploring them through third-party sites and social media,” he says. “As a result, some of the decisionmaking about whether to apply to a specific college happens away from the school’s official channels. I imagine we’ll soon see colleges investing in new technology and platforms to reach potential applicants.”

To enhance the site’s utility, Preis plans to add a number of new features. For example, the College Trip Planner’s Map Creator currently allows users to plot and save a driving route from one school to the next; a future update will give the option to find nearby colleges along the route.

Several years post-graduation, Preis still maintains relationships with his Harvard classmates and professors, many of whom have provided helpful advice and feedback on his business ventures.

“More generally,” he says, “the Ed School’s TIE Program allowed me to explore emerging technologies and to think about how they could apply to learning and communication. Go See Campus is a product of that exploration.”

— Mateo Corby is a senior at Harvard College.

— Connect to Go See Campus at www.goseecampus.com.

Feel free to read the article on Harvard’s website here: http://hvrd.me/m4HMmd

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  1. Broad Oak Energy, Inc. – founded 2005 – David B. Braddock ‘74, JD Braddock ‘03, Cory Parrott ‘03
  2. Public Properties, LLC – founded 2000 – Ben Butler ‘85
  3. Joubert Law Firm – founded 2002 – John “Johnny” Joubert ‘93
  4. General Informatics, LLC – founded 2001 – Mohit Vij ‘97
  5. Ryan Gootee General Contractors, LLC – founded 2004 – Ryan Gootee ‘96
  6. Gatorworks Web Design, LLC – founded 2004 – Brian Rodriguez ‘06, Charlie Davis ‘03
  7. Construction Management Solutions, LLC – founded 2005 – Kyle G. Flettrich ‘05
  8. Doerle Food Services, LLC – founded 1950 – Carolyn Doerle ‘80
  9. Petro TV, LLC – founded 2005 – Ethan J. Cheramie ‘95
  10. Worley Catastrophe Response – founded 1976 – Michael Worley ‘84

According to LSU Stephenson Entrepreneurship Institute Director of Development Jill Roshto, the LSU 100 celebrates the success of LSU graduates and recognizes the impact of LSU on the local, regional and national economies. LSU 100 is co-hosted by LSU and LSU SEI. The full list of winners is available for viewing at www.lsu100.com/honorees.

Our company met the following requirements for inclusion in the LSU 100:

  • Has been in business for five years or more
  • Has had verifiable revenues of $100,000 or more for the last calendar year
  • A former LSU student owns at least 50 percent of the company or is a CEO, president or managing partner
  • Operates in a manner consistent with the mission of LSU and LSU SEI

We are honored to be a part of a list of such distinguished companies. We’d like to thank our friends, family, unbelievable staff, and of course all of our amazing clients!

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Reprinted from the Baton Rouge Business Report – Daily Report on April 8, 2011

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Wow. It’s already April. Did anybody else see that coming? It kind of snuck up on us.

Well, what a day to have this month’s Stabbed in the Art. Yes, it’s still the first Friday just like every other month. BUT, this particular Friday is April Fool’s Day. We don’t have any surprises in store for you (yet), but feel free to bring your mischievous side with you to the show.

If you’ve never attended Stabbed in the Art, here are the details:

Friday, April 1st (first Friday of every month), 6:00 – 10:00pm
1284 Perkins Rd (corner of Perkins and Terrace next to the Garden District Animal Hospital)

Local Artists (usually between 15-20)
100% of sale goes to artist (no commission)

Are you an artist? Know one? All you have to do is bring your art by the TigerDistrict.com warehouse (address above) between 1:00 - 6:00 pm. It’s first come, first serve on space to hang (space has been going quick, so the earlier the better). Bring your art (and necessary hardware to hang your work) and some wine or beer to give out, and you’re welcome to join us. It’s pretty much that simple. Feel free to email me if you have questions about that. We’re always looking for new artists, so please come!

Some other cool events to keep in mind (details below):

Live Art Battle at the Varsity with a live aerialist

F.A.M.E. The 2nd Annual Little Black Dress Edition @ Varsity Theatre – April 9

Hosted by: Gerald Spohrer, Martine Duhe, Josh Fontenot, Dustin Singletary, Brock Hanna, and Dexter Fontenot

DJ Triz-A provides the soundtrack for the evening. The theme for the evening is little black dresses for the women while men dress nicely to complement. Also that night for your entertainment is a live aerialist performance by Ashley Gieg (girls will literally be swinging from the ceiling) and a live art battle with Alex Harvie, TJ Black, Marc Fresh, and Jade Brady.

18 to enter
Sponsored by vitaminwater and Smirnoff

Photography by Viral Image Productions

www.wildflowerpresents.com

Stabbed’s very own Alex Harvie will be going head-to-head with Christopher Turner in a Live Art Battle.

225 Hot of the Press Party

Roux House
Thursday March 31st
5:30-7:30pm

Mentorship Academy April Fool’s Comedy night

http://bit.ly/LOL_BR

Friday, April 1st @ 339 Florida St. Downtown BR

LOL Comedy Series Featuring BET’s Comic View Comedian Van Chew

Hosted by Tony King is Funny

plus special guest C-Bazz and Friends

Starts at 8pm

$10 Suggested Donation

For more info, call 225-346-5180

-All proceeds to benefit Mentorship Academy of Digital Arts and Science and Technology-

Republished from an email sent by Jared Loftus of Stabbed in the Art.

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