WordPress plugin coding

If I create plugin for WordPress theme, I am hardening that, so that this function will make sure, that futures are theme independent, if for some reason someone would like to change WordPress theme. In this case, if function is displaying content for private reading (for membership pages), it will still available in other themes as well.

Pluses by developing WordPress plugin:

• WordPress theme theme independent,
• cross theme usage,
• more freedom to turn on and off.

Minus(es):

• harder to implement in theme

WordPress theme feature coding

But if You are using only one theme for site (custom design for site), I’m sure You can make functions as features for WordPress theme. This is good for specific placement of information, like sidebars or footer information.

WP theme feature pluses:

• good support of WordPress theme  hacks and hooks,
• compatible with WordPress theme.

Minus(es):

• sometimes theme administrations panel can come with too much options

So, before creating WordPress theme options page, think about plugin replacements!

There are many more pros and cons… What’s Yours?

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In this post I will give some useful links to some applications, how to integrate Your/clients products and services in FaceBook.com fan pages. What we will put on Fan page:

• Information about company
• Contact information
• Some latest news and/or Blog RSS
• Customer support information

Setting Up Your FaceBook Fan Page

First of all we will need to create an FaceBook.com Fan page. Easy instruction on step-by-step basis. After all basic information is included. Based on Your needs, You have to make choice what for You will use Your fan page.Later it will be easier to add more applications.

Static FBML

With Static FBML it’s very easy to create new tab on fan page, filling with basic rich content (HTML, CSS, Flash). Since it’s extended HTML (It use FaceBook HTML features), You can event create some greeting text for users, based on their profile information. This is nice start where to include Your logo, product image, promotional or links to Your home page’s content pages.

After Static FBML it’s time to create Your own FaceBook application for Fan page.

Simply RSS

Another great application is Simply RSS. If You have RSS feed from Your blog or news page, this will add them to page and Your profile. Simply paste Your RSS feeds in form and add them to page.

It’s easy…

This is just start point while I’m working on my first FaceBook application.

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For now on my To-Do list:

1. make for widget separate administration page,
2. rewrite JSON parsing script from Javascript to PHP,
3. and remove counter* and make it optional.

*counter reads ONLY clicks on profile and page links, nothing more

Next on list

An FaceBook.com application for pages and profiles. Now testing.

Download page for WordPress plugin on WordPress.org http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/draugiemlvlapas-fan-page/

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