TrumpetBoy

JazzPromoServices.com Redesign

TrumpetBoy — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 04:14:07 +0000

Yesterday saw the launch of my latest project: a redesign of JazzPromoServices.com. This site was already built using WordPress but needed some reworking to best take advantage of the CMS functions of WP. It served as a good opportunity to make use of the new Custom Post Types functions of WordPress 3.0 – they came in handy for organizing the display of an extensive Client Project database. Having now worked a couple of sites in WP3.0 I must say how impressed with the improvements I am.

I should mention that the visual design is an adaptation of a stock template – the majority of my work was in the backend of the site.

It’s much fun doing all these projects for JazzCorner.com. The next one is already in the frame – more about it in due course….

Redesign itch scratched… somewhat….

TrumpetBoy — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 03:28:33 +0000

Since earlier today, I’ve spent a little time working on the redesign and, although it’s not quite complete, I’m comfortable to live with it so far. Please pardon my dust while I finish up over the next few days….

Redesign itch…

TrumpetBoy — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 16:11:48 +0000

I find myself with some spare time this afternoon so I’m finally going to try and finish up a couple of personal projects – starting with the redesign of this blog. Apologies if things get screwy around here….

Unlocking iPhone iOS4 – already!

TrumpetBoy — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 06:09:48 +0000

It’s now a little more than 11 hours since iOS4 – the new iPhone firmware – was released. I’m pleased to say that I finished upgrading, re-jail breaking and re-unlocking my iPhone 3G, a couple of hours ago. A huge vote of thanks to the iPhone Dev Team for figuring it out so quickly! Not only does the Jailbreak work, but it also permits a couple of features supposed to only be available on the iPhone 3GS and 4; namely Homescreen wallpaper and, more importantly, Multitasking! Very cool!

I used the latest beta of Redsn0w (0.9.5b3) to jailbreak my iPhone and it worked like a charm. I simply upgraded to iOS4 in iTunes and ran Redsn0w. I was upgrading from a Pwned 3.1.3FW stuck at the 04.26.08 baseband. Once Jailbroken, I had to run Cydia a few times to get it to update itself but that wasn’t a huge headache at all.

Fave features so far: Folders are pretty handy but the unified Inbox in Mail is just what I’ve been waiting for. At last!

A little post by email test….

TrumpetBoy — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 18:56:30 +0000

Just checking that this works, as before, in WordPress 3.0 – also interested to see if Twitter Tools picks it up too. Normal lack of service will resume shortly!!

New WP3.0 features – woohoo!

TrumpetBoy — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 04:32:51 +0000

I’ve been thoroughly geeking out today – making first use of some of the new features of WordPress 3.0 for a client site. So far, I’ve found good uses for Custom Post Types, improved Custom Taxonomies and the new Menus feature. The fine folks behind WordPress have really excelled themselves with this one; (dev) life will be much easier from now on!

Expect usage of these and more in the forthcoming redesigns of this site and BryanDavis.info. Hoorah!

The new JimmyAmadie.com

TrumpetBoy — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 21:50:21 +0000

I’m pleased to say that a website I’ve working on for the past couple of weeks went live today. It’s a redesign of pianist Jimmy Amadie‘s site – one of my first projects for JazzCorner.com, where I’ve been working for the past couple of months.

Please check out and let me know what you think….

Back on the road…

TrumpetBoy — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 22:49:05 +0000

I’m writing this from Louisville, KY. I’m back on the road; playing 1st Trumpet on ‘Legally Blonde’ here for the next week. It’s funny how old habits die hard – I don’t remember the last time I ate dinner in … Continue reading →

iPad blogging test

TrumpetBoy — Fri, 28 May 2010 15:06:55 +0000

This a quick test post – just to see if I can post on the WordPress Admin from my iPad. I would use the WordPress app but, since I’m using the multisite feature on WordPress 3, it seems that the App won’t connect to my site. Hopefully that’ll be fixed before long…

Anyway, the posting interface works through Safari, if you use the HTML version of the Write box rather than the Visual one. This post is proof of that!

Update: I’ve disabled the Multisite for the time being, and now the WordPress app works just fine. Curiouser and curiouser….

Scratch that….

TrumpetBoy — Sat, 15 May 2010 17:42:31 +0000

The redesign continues but not down the road I was going… Back to TwentyTen for now, followed by the drawing board…