2009 will rock!
First of all, thank you all for being a reader of this blog for the past year, and I wish you all the best for 2009!
While last year was in many ways a very successful year, this year promises to be even better. While I've got a few ideas of my own for new years resolutions for this blog, I've decided that, in true web 2.0 fashion, I'll let you give your opinion on which topics I should focus on:
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by David Hutchison on 2 January, 2009 at 09:34
I think I've had my fill of themes for a while - I can't believe it is such a big field. Surely the smart thing to do is pick one and stick with it...are there that many new bloggers every day? OR are there people switching theirs constantly?
by Joost de Valk on 2 January, 2009 at 09:43
Well I myself switch about every 6 months, as do more people, and there's a LOT of people starting to use WordPress anew every day...
by Frank on 2 January, 2009 at 10:59
Hi Joost, Do you really change your own theme every 6 months? Does that mean your design changes too? What is the advantage of changing your own theme that much?
My own Dutch blog is almost a year old now, and i've changed the design only recently. I'm not going to change my theme, I've got better things to do.
by Iain Porter on 2 January, 2009 at 11:01
Not sure what the difference is between wordpress development and wordpress plugins - wouldn't be surprised if some people click wordpress development without reading down the list and seeing wordpress plugins listed seperately.
by Joost de Valk on 2 January, 2009 at 11:14
good point :) bit too late to change that now though :)
by Wesley on 2 January, 2009 at 13:56
I'd love to see some more internet marketing related posts as well, mix it up, no reason all these categories can't co-exists peacefully :)
by Joost de Valk on 2 January, 2009 at 15:02
Hehe very true, but it's always good to know which posts people like most.
by Boris Mahovac on 2 January, 2009 at 14:34
How did you do this poll? Plug-in?
Great site and tips - keep them comin'
Boris
by Joost de Valk on 2 January, 2009 at 15:02
It's a modded version of the Democracy plugin, I'm currently trying to contact the author to see whether he will be updating that plugin or if I can take over development of it.
by Melvin on 2 January, 2009 at 15:07
Hey i want to see more "wordpress types" of post... Have learned a lot with your tutorials with wordpress and looking forward for more..;-)
by Alexander Holl on 2 January, 2009 at 16:09
Hey Joost,
thanks for your good and interesting articles on wordpress and wordpress seo. Extremely helpful for everybody who runs a wordpress blog.
I would find - how to use wordpress not only for blogs but for other sites ( bigger corporate sites) and theme, which not do not appear in the classical blog design of great interest.
Looking forward to see you hopefully this year on SMX 2009 in Munich
Alexander
by Joost de Valk on 2 January, 2009 at 23:35
Don't know if I'll be in Munich again Alexander, but if they invite me, I probably will be :)
by martijn beijk on 2 January, 2009 at 16:48
some wordpress tricks/articles on:
- buddypress
- make your wordpress more social (incl. those plugins, custom author profiles, buddypress, bbpress, etc )
- how to transform your wordpress into an affiliate monstersite (and include plugins ! ;-) )
also:
- showcases of your plugins in use. to help people get better idea's of how to use them (properly)
by Joost de Valk on 2 January, 2009 at 23:35
cool ideas Martijn, got a submission for the showcase? :)
by Martijn Beijk on 20 January, 2009 at 11:32
for your upcoming plugin: http://www.basicbase.nl ;-)
I can add some more events if you need screendata.
by Tom on 2 January, 2009 at 21:23
Joost,
I need your 'search suggest' plugin - but... I have a user that searched for Piata - and they meant Piatto (local restaurant). The Yahoo! search suggest doesn't know this... so I would like to see either an update to the plugin, or a new plugin, to allow me to suggest blog specific words.
Happy New Year - and thanks for your contributions to WordPress!
Tom
by Joost de Valk on 2 January, 2009 at 23:12
Hmm yeah I've been thinking about that, but I'm working on something else that'll rock your WordPress search experience world :)
by Tom on 3 January, 2009 at 03:33
Excellent. I am hooked into your newsletter and RSS. Thanks for your thoughts and opinions - I enjoy reading your site.
Tom
by Matt on 2 January, 2009 at 22:23
Happy new year Joost, hope the best for you and the site in the one coming.
Keep up the good work,
cheers!
by Joost de Valk on 2 January, 2009 at 23:12
Thanks Matt, likewise!!
by Outlet on 4 January, 2009 at 14:28
Haapy new year Joost :)
I am looking forward to read new seo wordpress articles.
by Peter on 7 January, 2009 at 11:15
I will like all of those but I like the SEO tools information most.
by Nathan on 12 January, 2009 at 15:08
I would like to see information for new bloggers. Specifically topics like how to syndicate and get your name out there, how to build a following, finding a niche, etc... blogging can be a daunting task and information from someone who not only does it, but does it well would be greatly appreciated!
by Nathan on 16 January, 2009 at 11:04
Of course 2009 will rock because YOU ROCK! I just installed your RSS Footer plug-in. I've been searching for something like this for weeks now. You made it so easy. Thank you a million times over! I posted a link to the WordPress.org download page for it on another site because I figure the best thing I can do is spread the word to others.
My gratitude to you.