Shopify have released a new theme design called Onyx, its dark and minimal, there’s about 20 default themes in all now and as a starting point in Ecommerce with little budget use a default theme and add your branded header, get some orders flowing and look at your stats and then move to a tailored design.
WordPress 2.9 with new image edit, easy video integration and trash.
WordPress has released version 2.9 (Carmen) keeping with WordPress tradition it is named in honor of magical jazz vocalist Carmen McRae, WordPress 2.9 has all new image editor including on-the-fly- cropping, easy video integration and a trash button (exciting), full release info on the product blog.
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Starting on January 1st, compete to build the highest-grossing business over 6 months. The two best months are used to determine the winner of the competition, who will receive $100,000. More winners will receive $5,000 in other categories, Full competition details
Shopify now integrates with Google Product Search (formerly Google Base). Using this free service is a great way to increase product promotion and discovery. Check your admin pages marketing tab and opt in by clicking the check box next to Google Product Search.
The Vendor Client Relationship in Real World Situations.
WordPress has released 2.8.6, according to the WordPress Blog the release will fix two security problems that can be exploited by registered, logged in users who have posting privileges. If you have untrusted authors on your blog, upgrading to 2.8.6 is recommended.
WordPress Warriors let’s conquer the world; map your self and get your self listed on the WordPress World Map, Find out about other WordPress users and make contacts, its exciting to see how widespread WP is and the influence of open source on a world map, check it out
Matt Mullenweg on WordPress; Open Source, and the WP Community.