WordPress 2.9.2 was released in February 2010, and the dashboard still looks almost identical to what’s featured in my book, Sites that Soar!
So, you can continue to use the current (third) edition of Sites that Soar. The dashboard differences are so minor, you may not even notice them.
Note: Sites that Soar! is available as an [...]

Many people ask me about E-junkie.com, and if it’s worthwhile.
I’ve been using E-junkie for about two years now, and I’m still delighted with them.  They handle all of my digital products for me, and they’re the most reliable company I’ve worked with.
In addition, they’re still the least expensive option I’ve seen for file storage and [...]

My first free variation is ready!
Branford Magazine theme is a free WordPress theme. It was created by Michael Oeser using elements of the Mimbo and Revolution themes.
To save readers of Sites that Soar! time and frustration, I’m creating my own modified version of Branford Magazine theme.
The first variation, Branford Magazine – Aisling variation 1, [...]

This website uses an old (2.0) version of Branford Magazine.  I like it better than the newer versions.  (You can download this older version at BranfordMagazine.com in the Downloads tab on my homepage. )
However, I’m using the newest (2.6) Branford Magazine stylesheet with it.  I’m doing that so my links are underlined and easier for [...]

If you’ve followed all of my steps in the second edition of Sites that Soar! and images still aren’t showing up on your homepage, here’s the first thing to check.
Which Branford Magazine version are you using?
If it’s 2.6, the one released in December 2008, change the Custom Fields URLs.  (Mr. Oeser, the designer of Branford [...]

Some comments look like odd, vague comments… but they’re spam.
Here’s a spam comment at a blog that I set up but didn’t fill in, yet.  Yes, these people are commenting at the default WordPress post that says it’s a sample post.
Hi there,
Not sure that this is true) but thanks
Jinny
Here’s another one:
Hi.
It’s better to put reference [...]

If you’re following the steps in my book, Sites that Soar, but you’re still not seeing any images with your homepage posts, here’s the first thing to do:
Check which version of Branford Magazine you’re using.
If you’re using Branford Magazine 2.6, released in December 2008, the Custom Fields URLs are different from those in my book.
Instead [...]

The following is an article by Robert Plank, whose WordPress Search Engine Optimization article I recommend in my book. I’ve tried the following sales page technique and it works, if you’re selling multiple products through one Clickbank account.
Clickbank is a great third-party system for selling your products, but it’s not perfect. The most noticeable [...]

Oops!  When I was writing the second edition of the book, I was working with an early copy of the first edition… and repeated a typo.  It’s on page 41.  Here’s a link to the replacement page:  Choose your right column articles.

The new edition of Sites That Soar! is for users of WordPress 2.5.x and 2.6, and it’s online now!
This edition contains more than 70 pages. That’s nearly 1/3 larger than the previous book. It’s loaded with step-by-step instructions, screenshots, and cut-and-paste tweaks for your website.
It also contains lots & lots of links to [...]