Display custom fields in your theme
This is a simple bit of code that can save you a lot of time if you know you'll have recurring items in each post. For example, the "read article" button in most of the posts on this site is done using a custom field called "link" within a div container called "link"....
Save space in the sidebar with DOMTabs
The more items you can get above the fold the better, and DOMTabs are a great solution for packing a lot of content in a small space.
Add a simple popular posts section to your sidebar
Sometimes you don't want to use a Most Popular Posts plugin, but would like a simple list of posts you want to draw attention to as the best content on your site. This bit of code can be easily added to your sidebar file.
Randomize Multiple Images with PHP
This is a handy little bit of PHP that randomizes images from a folder using PHP.
Display current year for copyright in footer
This is so simple and something people often overlook, so their footer's copyright date still shows the year they set up the theme in the first place.
How to add a featured content slider
Content sliders are all the rage, and this is a great tutorial on how to add one type of JavaScript slider to your site.
Use WordPress 2.9 New Post Thumbnail Feature
Justin Tadlock, as usual, gives an excellent overview of how to add the new (totally awesome) post thumbnail feature to a WP theme. It only requires added a line or two to the theme's functions.php file and then putting the template tag into the theme.
Free Blogging Icon Set Part 2
Finally, I have the second part of the Monster Blogging Icon Set! This is a new set of icons designed for Randa Clay Design readers by IconShock! This is the first installment of a set of 15 created for use in blogging websites.
Business Card Giveaway
Anyone need some business cards? Here’s your chance for some free ones! AllBusinessCards.com is offering SIX lucky winners 1,000 business cards each! The cards can be single or double sided, printed on thick 16pt card stock, and have a Glossy UV finish or a Silk Matte finish.
Efficiently Manage Images in WordPress
This is a guide to using the Media settings in the WP admin panel to make diplaying images in the correct sizes.