WordPress Tip – Fullscreen Mode
Here’s a quick tip for writing and editing posts in WordPress. I discovered this accidentally yesterday, and I really wish I had known it earlier.
When you go to enter or edit a post, you are given a small box to work in. It’s great for doing very short posts, but for longer ones, I prefer to have a larger view of what I’m working on.
So, here’s how to go
to full screen mode while entering posts. When you are in the writing screen, across the top are a couple of rows of icons. Find the one that looks like a televisions screen. ( See image to left) If you hover your mouse over it, it will say “Toggle fullscreen mode”. Click it, and a lovely full screen comes up, making writing and editing so much easier.
In fullscreen mode, you have access to the editing buttons at the top and the rest of the screen is to write in. If you need to preview your post, add tags and categories, and publish, you’ll need to toggle back to the other screen by clicking the same button.
As I said, I wish I had known this earlier. For all you who did know about it and can’t believe I didn’t, well at least I found it! Hopefully, this will help someone else in their WordPress adventures.
Linked In Profile: Are You Missing This Opportunity?
Linked In is a social networking site, focused on making professional contacts instead of personal ones. While it is a great resource for anyone job hunting, small business owners can use it to show expertise and experience to potential clients.
Do you have a profile on Linked In? If you do, are you taking full advantage of it?
Linked In is a way to put your work experience online. The rule for keeping paper resumes short still holds, but with Linked In you have all the room you need to list a detailed work history, and include special assignments, side projects, and volunteer work that might not make it onto the paper resume. Summarize your experience and list your specialties in those sections to let viewers get a quick overview of your background and knowledge.
Don’t think anyone reads it? Think again. I recently did work for a client where I researched people with a certain job skill. How can I determine if you have and use this skill if you don’t list what your job actually entails? Job titles are helpful, but can vary between businesses, so a list of your job duties, qualifications earned, and areas you’ve gained expertise in are very important.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity. Someone searching for certain words or phrases won’t find you if you don’t have them listed in your profile.
As 2009 draws to a close, end the year by looking at all your social media profiles and updating those that need it. Complete your Linked In profile; update your Twitter bio; make sure you’re not tagged on unwanted photos on Facebook. You only get one chance to make a first impression – make sure it is a good one.
And while you are working on your Linked In profile, why not connect with me there? My profile is http://www.linkedin.com/in/gladysbstrickland, and yes, it is being updated over the next week!
