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build a custom wordpress slider using a custom post type

/******** slider in dashboard ********/ /****** paste into functions.php ******/ function my_custom_sliders_posttype(){    $args = array(    'labels'=> array( 'name'=>'sliders',        'singular_name'=> 'slider',        'menu_name'=>'sliders',        'name_admin_bar'=> 'sliders',        'all_items' =>'View all sliders',        'add_new'=> 'Add New sliders' ),    'description' =>"This post type is for sliders",    'public' => true,    'exclude_from_search'=>false,    'publicly_queryable'=> true,    'show_ui' => true,    'show_in_menu'=> true,    'show_in_admin_bar'=> true,    'menu_position'=>6,    'capability_type'=> 'page',    'supports'=> array( 'title', 'editor', 'author'

standard adwords banner sizes

BANNER SIZES: 160×240 – Half Skyscraper 160×600 – Wide Skyscraper 180×150 – Rectangle 120×240 – Vertical Banner 120×600 – Skyscraper 125×125 – Square Button 200×125 – Rectangle 200×200 – Small Square 234×60 – Half Banner 336×280 – Large Rectangle 468×60 – Full Banner 720×300 – Pop-Under 240×400 – Vertical Rectangle 250×250 – Square 300×250 – Medium Rectangle 300×600 – Half Page Banner 320×50 – Mobile Leaderboard 728×90 – Leaderboard 970×90 – Large Leaderboard 970×250 – Billboard
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Everyone would agree that usability is an important aspect of Web design. Whether you’re working on a portfolio website, online store or Web app, making your pages easy and enjoyable for your visitors to use is key. Many studies have been done over the years on various aspects of Web and interface design, and the findings are valuable in helping us improve our work. Here are  10 useful usability findings and guidelines  that may help you improve the user experience on your websites. 1. Form Labels Work Best Above The Field A  study by UX Matters  found that the ideal position for labels in forms is above the fields. On many forms, labels are put to the left of the fields, creating a two-column layout; while this looks good, it’s not the easiest layout to use. Why is that? Because forms are generally vertically oriented; i.e.  users fill the form from top to bottom . Users scan the form downwards as they go along. And following the label to the field below is easier than finding t

Some Incorrectly Used Words That Can Make You Look Dumb

While I like to think I know a little about business writing, I still fall into a few word traps. (Not to mention  a few cliché traps .) Take the words "who" and "whom." I rarely use "whom" when I should -- even when spell check suggests "whom" I think it sounds pretentious. So I use "who." And then I sound dumb. Just like one misspelled word can get your resume tossed onto the "nope" pile, one incorrectly used word can negatively impact your entire message. Fairly or unfairly, it happens -- so let's make sure it doesn't happen to you. Adverse and averse Adverse  means harmful or unfavorable: "Adverse market conditions caused the IPO to be poorly subscribed."  Averse  refers to feelings of dislike or opposition: "I was averse to paying $18 a share for a company that generates no revenue." But hey, feel free to have an aversion to adverse conditions. Affect and effect Verbs first.