We’re always on the lookout for the best WordPress themes in the world. On the way to that goal, we’ve set out to choose the best new WordPress themes, every week.
This week’s new themes (or the new themes that we’re aware of) are in the poll below. Take a look at these new works of art, free and paid, and voice your opinion on the best of them. If you don’t see a theme that you know was released this week, enter it in the “other” option (and ping us about it, we’d like to know what we missed).
VaultPress is a new service from Automattic that backs up your WordPress website. It’s currently in private beta, so you need to sign up to receive a “golden ticket” to begin using the service.
WPCandy was one of the lucky few last week to be sent a VaultPress golden ticket. Naturally, we added it to the site quick-like, and recorded the experience.
It’s too early for a proper review of a service like this, since true backup solutions can only be fairly measured after a longer stretch of time (expect our review later this year). But it’s not too early for you to share in some of the experience. Check out the video after the break.
Vicarious VaultPress gallery:
So far, the experience has been great. We’ve been lucky in that we haven’t needed to use it, but then again the whole point of backup is that it’s there when we do need it.
Are you using it? How has your experience been so far?
If there’s one thing we really enjoy around here, it’s giving away awesome WordPress goodies. We love that you get excited about it (which is great!) but we also love being able to promote the great work being done by members of the WordPress community, be it themes, books, or Plugins.
This week we’re giving away a WordPress book. One of the interesting things about WordPress is that it lends itself to being used in a number of different ways. Developers and designers can use it, bloggers can use it, and entrepreneurs can use it. So books about WordPress vary on topic, from for beginners books, to how to build a business with them.
Whether you are a new WordPress user, a developer looking to grow, or a web professional, I think there’ something in this awesome stack of books that could suit you.
How you can win a book
This week we’re talking WordCamps. How many WordCamps have you attended? Which ones? What did you like most about them? If you haven’t made it to a WordCamp yet, what are you most looking forward to?
For a chance to win one of these books, leave a comment and answer these questions. One random commenter will be selected to receive one book of their choice, from the list above.
Myself, I have been to WordCamp Chicago as an attendee, and WordCamp Atlanta as a presenter. I hope to make it to a few more events this fall and winter, and maybe (who knows) even present again.
Your turn. What has your experience with WordCamps been like? You have until Friday afternoon to comment. Good luck!
If there’s one thing we really enjoy around here, it’s giving away awesome WordPress goodies. We love that you get excited about it (which is great!) but we also love being able to promote the great work being done by members of the WordPress community, be it themes, books, or Plugins.
This week we’re giving away a WordPress book. One of the interesting things about WordPress is that it lends itself to being used in a number of different ways. Developers and designers can use it, bloggers can use it, and entrepreneurs can use it. So books about WordPress vary on topic, from for beginners books, to how to build a business with them.
Whether you are a new WordPress user, a developer looking to grow, or a web professional, I think there’ something in this awesome stack of books that could suit you.
How you can win a book
This week we’re talking WordCamps. How many WordCamps have you attended? Which ones? What did you like most about them? If you haven’t made it to a WordCamp yet, what are you most looking forward to?
For a chance to win one of these books, leave a comment and answer these questions. One random commenter will be selected to receive one book of their choice, from the list above.
Myself, I have been to WordCamp Chicago as an attendee, and WordCamp Atlanta as a presenter. I hope to make it to a few more events this fall and winter, and maybe (who knows) even present again.
Your turn. What has your experience with WordCamps been like? You have until Friday afternoon to comment. Good luck!
The new edition includes an updated design and new information on WordPress 3.0. Printed versions, according to Starr, may be available in September or October.
Coyier and Starr began publishing Digging into WordPress via their website DigWP.com in 2009. You can follow Coyier on Twitter @chriscoyier and Starr @perishable.
