Coming Soon: “Elements” Wordpress Plugin + Widget
August 19
As some of you know, I’m a web developer and Wordpress is my platform. Though it started as a simple blogging tool, many such as myself see potential for Wordpress as a robust content management system (CMS).
However, Wordpress has a lot of shortcomings – not the least of which is the lack of a “blocks” component that would allow you to easily create an unlimited number of editable regions on your Wordpress site (a la Drupal). That could mean editable sidebars, special content blocks that only show up on certain pages, or a few editable items that are displayed everywhere. It’s time to do something about this.
In a few weeks, I’ll be releasing a plugin + widget called “Elements.”
Right now, I’m using it to create editable sidebar blocks that can display text, images, forms, etc. – all managed in Wordpress’ rich editor. I’m also mixing in some Mootools and sIFR – these sidebar blocks slide in and out when users click the element titles (which generate SEO-friendly rich typography using Flash). It’s flippin’ sweet.
Easy to use. No more template hacks. Based on Wordpress’ built-in “Page” architecture.
Wordpress is awesome. But the dial on this thing goes to 11, right? Let’s crank it.
August 20th, 2007 at 1:16 am
OK, I don’t really understand any of this. But I think you’d really get along well with a friend of mine from back in California. Have I talked to you yet about Larry Wall? He authored Perl, which I’m sure you’re aware of. He was in my church down in Cali, and his kids were in my youth group. I couldn’t hardly understand his kids either…a house full of geniuses. Have fun with all your new, errr…stuff.
August 20th, 2007 at 10:24 am
Scott,
I think I get it, and I think I’m excited.
Oh, and keep me up to date on your travels this way…
August 30th, 2007 at 10:48 am
I’m waiting….
August 30th, 2007 at 2:16 pm
Sit tight, man - it’s on the way.
I’m finishing five web projects and getting ready to move across the Atlantic, c’mon
August 30th, 2007 at 2:30 pm
Scott - is this a log different than this plugin?
http://www.vtardia.com/blog/improved-include-page/