Upgraded to WordPress 2.5

It’s official. Mild Insanity is now running the most recent version of WordPress.

This upgrade didn’t come entirely of my own volition; I used MI as a guinea pig (as I always do) in order to put together a video tutorial of the upgrade process. Although I’ve already done one, since 2.5 is a significant milestone, I figured it could use some sprucing up since the back end has changed. finish reading »

Back To Basics: 2 Column CSS Layout

Pandora wants a new layout, but there’s just one problem, she and CSS aren’t friends. The design she’s after is a basic 2 column layout, which should be a staple in every designer’s CSS pantry.

At first, creating a 2 column layout, especially when the overall design looks intricate can seem like a daunting task, but it helps when you look at the layout in chunks instead of a whole. Discover what the main components will be. finish reading »