nex2nun

I would recommend using an third party plugin. You may find additional functions within them that would greater help with their services (example – click counter, referral information, etc.).

Here’s a few plugins I found:

WP-Affiliate
WordPress Affiliate Pro ($)
Ninja Affiliate WordPress Plugin ($)

Of course, you could also simply paste the affiliate link information in a widget (see WordPress Codex: Plugins/WordPress Widgets).

Here’s a nice “hack” found at Web Designer Wall: WordPress Theme Hacks. See if the “Display Google Ad after the first post” section would be an option.

Hope this helps!
Derek

I’m sure there are a few different approaches to this but you could use CSS to frame any image.

Here’s a nice tutorial: Any size Image Frame with CSS

Another good read: Essential CSS Tricks: Image Frames

Hope this gets you started on the right path!
Derek M.

Have a look at the WordPress Codex: Getting Started with WordPress guide.

More specifically, Using WordPress Themes.

Also the author of the template has instructions on their website on how to use and install their template.

Hope this helps!
Derek M.

I recently did something very similar and found that this code did the trick.

<?php query_posts('category_name=events'); ?>
<?php while (have_posts()) : the_post(); ?> 

<ul>
<li><a href="<?php the_permalink() ?>" rel="bookmark"><?php the_title(); ?></a></li>
</ul>   

<?php endwhile; ?>

The break down:

query_posts()

– used before “The_Loop” to control posts that show up in “The_Loop“.

See Category Parameters for extended configurations.

In my example, query_posts(‘category_name=events’);, will show posts that have the category name of “events”.

And then it’s “The_Loop“:

<?php while (have_posts()) : the_post(); ?>

Then show only the Title of the post, in an unordered-list:

<ul>
<li><a href="<?php the_permalink() ?>" rel="bookmark"><?php the_title(); ?></a></li>
</ul>

Hope this helps!
Derek M.

I would say just about anything would be possible, however, no one knows better of what you are after, than you. I would say that simply knowing how to use WordPress, Templates and Template Tags would be a good start.

I am sure there are a number of articles, guides and tutorials on the web, but here are a few I would recommend.

Web Designer Wall: Complete WordPress Theme Guide
WordPress Codex: Creating a Static Front Page
WordPress Hacks: How To: Using WordPress as a Static Site

This should be a good start.

Hope this helps!
Derek M.

This could be a Directory Index problem which yes may need to be configured through your hosting provider. Here’s more information on how WordPress uses Directory Indexes.

FAQ Installation

However, you can access your control panel through the following link.

https://www.westboundindustries.com/blog/wp-login.php

Hope this helps!
Derek M.

It may be best to start by asking this question to the author of the template found at their website. If no reply, we can dig deeper to resolve the issue.

Hope this helps!
Derek M.

This may be an option that is specific only to a certain theme or even an installed plugin. Additionally what version of WordPress are you currently running?

Hope this helps?
Derek M.

Ah, sounds like you haven’t setup “The_Loop“.

“The Loop” is a term that refers to the main process of WordPress. You use The Loop in your template files to show posts to visitors. You could make templates without The Loop, but you’d only be able to display data from one post.

Here are some examples and extended information found in the WordPress Codex:

The Loop in Action
The_Loop

Oh and here’s a really good tutorial on how to create custom themes and how to setup basic use of “The_Loop“.

Web Designer Wall: Building Custom WordPress Theme

Hope this helps?
Derek M.

Hi Luke,

It would appear that the current theme you are using for your blog is a single-column layout. In order to add a sibebar you may need to tweak the entire layout and design of your blog.

I can suggest a few of options:

1. Try a 2 or more column theme from the WordPress Theme Directory.
2. Hire a freelancer to re-work your current layout (I’m available, btw!).

Hope this helps!
Derek M.

There may be an open selector within your stylesheet.

#page {
        background-color: white;
        border: 0px
        text-align: left;
        }

Simply close the “border” selector and see if that removes the border.

#page {
        background-color: white;
        border: 0px;
        text-align: left;
        }

Hope this helps!
Derek M.

I believe there may be a number of “Recent Comments” widgets, so I am not exactly sure which one you are attempting to use. Have you tried visiting the creators website?

Here is one where you can specify excerpts from the comment and even customize how many characters to display from the excerpt.

FreePress Recent Comments Plugin / Widget

Hope this helps!
Derek M.

It may be best to ask this question to the creator of the theme.

Allan Cole – Neutica Theme

Or maybe this will help.

Simple Random Header Images

Otherwise it would most likely take some tinkering of the code to get exactly what you are looking for. Maybe hiring a freelancer (ahem) if you are in a pinch.

Hope this helps!
Derek M.

There are a number of places to find WordPress themes. A good place too start would be at the WordPress Theme Directory. You can search by what type of theme you are looking for, such as fixed width, liquid, 2 column and so on.

Here are some places to purchase “Premium Themes”:
WooThemes
Template Monster

Plus if you are really wanting to personalize your blog you can hire a good freelancer to create a custom template.

Matt Brett
Jayme
Me!

Oh and all of the information you find here on www.ads-software.com can be VERY helpful. Here’s a good guide to read through if you are new to WordPress:

New to WordPress – Where to Start

Does this information help?
Derek M.

Maybe something like a large background? Have a look at this tutorial, this may be what you are after.

How to: CSS Large Background

Hope this helps!
Derek M.