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Premium Theme from Jimmy D Brown but not for long

Mar 10, 2010 in Updates

As you may be aware, Jimmy D. Brown is “retiring” all of his current products and services. (I.E. Removing them from the internet … making them unavailable for purchase.)

The first to go were all of his small reports from SR Zone. I got word from him that 2,144 units were sold in the week before he shut the site down.

He wasn’t kidding about “retiring” this stuff.

His next “retirement” is an interesting one. It’s something that he previously has not released.

Yep, he’s releasing it … and retiring it!

Jimmy has a content-rich blog that has some of the best internet marketing information around. Just rock solid stuff.

Almost as impressive as his content is the blog theme he uses at the site. It’s a beautiful design.

Jimmy used a custom, one-of-a-kind design for his blog. It was designed and coded for his exclusive use by a first-rate graphics guy. The graphics guy charges $499 per project.

Too steep for me!

Over the months that Jimmy has been blogging, many people have asked him, “which theme did you use”? He let them know it was a custom job and explained the price tag.

Ouch. Most people can’t shell out $499 for a blog theme. No matter how cool it is.

After getting as Jimmy describes it “a gazillion” requests for his blog theme, he decided to hire his graphics guy to create a theme that is very similar to his own that he could sell to the general public at a very small and affordable price.

He calls it: “Multiple Streams Theme“.

Why that name?

Because it has ten built-in ways to make money just by using the theme at your own blog.

You can read all about it at…

Multiple Streams Theme

IN FACT, if you’re a blogger, I’d highly recommend you buy a copy of the theme right now before you forget with this caveat.

This theme will take some editing and you need to understand how to do that. That is the case with most high quality themes but did need to be said.

It will work best with a manually edited sidebar as using widgets overwrites the bulk of the sidebar features. I am in the process of adapting it for one of my blogs and love it but it will take some time and knowledge to adapt it properly.

Heck, if you plan on being a blogger SOMEDAY, I’d highly recommend you buy a copy of it right now! I did!

It really is THAT budget-friendly! And THAT cool!

The clock is ticking. On Friday, March 19, 2010 at 10 PM Central time, Jimmy will be discontinuing all sales for the site. If you haven’t purchased it by then, it will be GONE.

There is also going to be at least one price increase between now and then, so if you want it at the absolute lowest price (which, really IS “pennies on the dollar!”)

get your copy now.

Multiple Streams Theme

Edit – I added a bonus and have created a guide that will walk you through all of the changes needed to tweak this theme out. If you purchase through my link send a copy of the receipt to the support desk and I will forward it to you.

About the author

Mike Paetzold got started blogging in 2003 and has become an expert on using WordPress. He has become known as The WordPress Guy.

After being an under ground niche marketer using his blogs he has surfaced to share some of the ways he uses blogs to enter various niches profitably.

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Let me introduce you to…

Jan 28, 2010 in Updates

Olivia

I have missed a few posts the last few days because something more important came up. I needed to get introduced to the newest Paetzold, Miss Olivia Paige.

She was born Monday and came in at a sleek 7 lbs 12 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long. Last time I can ever mention her weight as I know better than to ask or tell a ladies weight.

Blogs can be a great way to keep in touch with your family. My grand daughter Maddie has had a blog since she was born and so will Olivia. Bought the domain just have not caught up enough to get it up and running.

This will allow their cousins that live in NJ, their great grandmother in NJ and their uncle in Texas to keep in touch with what is happening to them.

Now these are fun family types of blogs but to those that are the family and friends they are extremely valuable.

My family has quite a few but that is not surprising. My brothers grandkids race quarter midgets so they have a blog to keep us all updated of how they are doing good or bad.

So tomorrow I will get back to normal here and talk marketing and blogging but did want to introduce you all to the latest jewel of the Paetzold clan.

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Mike Paetzold got started blogging in 2003 and has become an expert on using WordPress. He has become known as The WordPress Guy.

After being an under ground niche marketer using his blogs he has surfaced to share some of the ways he uses blogs to enter various niches profitably.

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More on WordPress 2.9

Dec 27, 2009 in Updates

Back after taking 3 days off for a rare occasion and I just noticed that there was more new out abut WordPress 2.9. Seems there have been some problems with certain versions of PHP curl extensions.

This has caused some problems with scheduled posts and trackbacks. Personally I have had no problems but it does look like there will be a 2.9.1 very shortly as they are beta testing it right now.

With this news if you have not upgraded yet to WordPress 2.9 then I would recommend waiting until 2.9.1 is released. A few days to only upgrade once seems the best way to deal with it to me.

As I mentioned before Christmas I am really looking for your questions about blogging and WordPress in particular. I am looking to start a series of answers here very shortly. Your input is needed for the topics that matter to you.

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Mike Paetzold got started blogging in 2003 and has become an expert on using WordPress. He has become known as The WordPress Guy.

After being an under ground niche marketer using his blogs he has surfaced to share some of the ways he uses blogs to enter various niches profitably.

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Kudos to Alex and Dmitriy

Dec 22, 2009 in Updates

Just read a blog post from my good friend Alex Syseof one of the co-owners of Expert WordPress. He posted about a solution to the Simple Tags problem with WordPress 2.9 and you can read it here on his blog – WordPress 2.9 Upgrade And Simple Tags Solution.

If you are comfortable editing a single line in the plugin code you can adjust it to work quite well with WordPress 2.9. It is running here right now.

Thanks to Alex for writing about the solution even though I know that it was probably Dmitriy his partner that found the simple solution to the simple tags problem ;) Sorry Alex could not resist the dig.

Either way it will allow you to update and take advantage of the new features of WordPress 2.9 while waiting for the developer of Simple Tags to update their download in the WordPress system for automatic upgrading.

Thanks again Alex and Dmitriy as I really appreciate the fix as Simple Tags is one plugin I really like to use.

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Mike Paetzold got started blogging in 2003 and has become an expert on using WordPress. He has become known as The WordPress Guy.

After being an under ground niche marketer using his blogs he has surfaced to share some of the ways he uses blogs to enter various niches profitably.

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WordPress Releases 2.9

Dec 19, 2009 in Updates

Well as they predicted earlier this week when they put out a release candidate they released Wordpress 2.9 by the end of the week.

I had hoped that the author of Simple Tags would get an update out to make it work as they have done on the last 2 major releases. It hasn’t happened yet and as this is not a security update I will not be pushing to upgrade quickly.

If in a week there is no update on Simple Tags then I will be looking for a replacement and once I test it only then will I be upgrading all of my blogs.

Simple tags was the only plugin that I have been recommending that seems not to work with this version and I do expect an update shortly. Then it will be time to take advantage of some of the new features.

I did add in the upgrade video for those that do not use Simple Tags.

Will keep you updated and put out some more information as the plugin compatibility gets resolved.

About the author

Mike Paetzold got started blogging in 2003 and has become an expert on using WordPress. He has become known as The WordPress Guy.

After being an under ground niche marketer using his blogs he has surfaced to share some of the ways he uses blogs to enter various niches profitably.

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WordPress announces 2.9 release candidate

Dec 16, 2009 in Updates

WordPress announced the first release candidate for version 2.9. You can read the full details here.

If this goes well they will release version 2.9 by the end of the week. (Guess it is time to get the upgrade video ready,,, Again ;) )

Some really neat things coming with it especially for handling images and for updating things in bulk.

If you are a plugin author it is time to do some testing and make sure that your plugin is compliant.

Now like all WordPress releases lets see what problems come to light and whether or not they stay on this schedule.

About the author

Mike Paetzold got started blogging in 2003 and has become an expert on using WordPress. He has become known as The WordPress Guy.

After being an under ground niche marketer using his blogs he has surfaced to share some of the ways he uses blogs to enter various niches profitably.

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Plugins – are you upgrading them regularly?

Mar 17, 2009 in Updates

This is a topic that is often overlooked. One of the nice things with the newer versions of WordPress is that each time you log in you will see a notice if there are plugins that are out of date.

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When you see this when logging in just click on plugins and on the plugin page you will see a note below that will have a link you can click.

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When you click that it will take you to a page where you enter the ftp information for your site and submit. Then it will go find and re-activate the latest version of the plugin.

It is important that you don’t skip these updates. The plugins are updated by the author either because there is a glitch of some kind or a security problem. WordPress has made this extremely easy with the latest versions so take the few minutes to keep your plugins updated each time you log in and see the notice.

As always your questions and comments are welcomed.

Mike Paetzold

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WordPress 2.7 preview

Nov 10, 2008 in Updates

Been playing with WordPress 2.7 on my beta test blog and it is definitely going to make blogging easier.

Here is a quick view from WordPress of some of the new features.

Lots of new features coming with this but still testing to see whether or not it pays to upgrade right away. As a rule you are usually better to wait for the first update. This allows the early testers to find the bugs and the plugin authors a chance to make any changes they need to to work with the new format.

Keep tuned here for the latest news and tips here.

As always your questions and comments are welcomed.

Mike Paetzold


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Finally getting smarter – about time huh

Oct 31, 2008 in Updates

Yes occasionally I have to keep hitting my head against the wall before things start to sink in. Each time WordPress releases a new version I play catch up checking my plugins and themes to see what works with it and what does not.

Well I actually decided that is plain dumb and decided that this Old Bald Guy really needs to smarten up a bit. (I know a huge shock)

So I decided instead of playing catch up I really should be testing things constantly and signed up to start using the beta versions. So now I am running the latest WordPress 2.7 on a separate install so I can test things ahead of time. Novel approach I know ;) .

So look for more info on the upcoming release and the back end will be a shock as it has changed completely. Not just a few changes and colors but a total new look.

After playing with it for a bit it will actually be much easier and intuitive. Now it has been a bit of shock as being old and bald I get used to things the way they are. After all I have spent years learning which button does what. But…

Do have to say that they are doing a great job on the new version and after the initial culture shock it will be much easier to use.

Look for more soon and as the roll out gets nearer look for a quick video walk through to get you prepared for the new look.

As always your questions and comments are welcomed.

Mike Paetzold


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Blog Rush Is Shutting Down

Oct 30, 2008 in Updates

That was the title of an email I received this am.

After a huge initial launch and then numerous growing problems with people trying to scam the system I expected it to keep evolving and have used it on this blog to continue to test it.

Now I have been a vocal critic at times of this service for marketers as it created unnecessary leaks from a pre sale process but liked it in niches and thought it was a good tool for finding other blogs in the same niche.

I do give props to John Reese first for trying something new and second for having the nerve to “kill the baby”. Shows why the man is so successful.

Have seen too many people, especially new people continue to do the same thing and expect it to work better. Have been guilty of that myself as you fall in love with an idea and have such an emotional investment you continue to work it long after you know it is futile.

So I do have some sorrow to see this go but great respect for John for pulling the plug completely.

If you have Blog Rush on your blog remove the code so you don’t have a huge white space in your side bar and look forward to the next innovation that comes out for generating buzz and traffic between bloggers.

As always your questions and comments are welcomed.

Mike Paetzold


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