Cool Tools for Customizing (Websites) - Ver 2

Cool Tools forCustomizing

Firebug, Firepicker and Filezilla

Kris McInerny @NotesFromKrisThursday, February 2, 12

WP SUPER USERSGRAPHIC DESIGNERS

Who should use it, Why should you use it, What tool should you use, How is it best utilized?

who

DEVELOPERS

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•To alter style

•To create consistency

•To test your css code

•To preserve live site

why

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Install FirebugFirefox OnlyTools > Add-onsSearch...

and Firepicker

InstallRestart Firefox

what

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• Toggle F12 / Rt Mouse

• Revert by Ctrl/Cmd R

• Test

• Repeat

• Let’s see...

how

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Hey Kris - this is where you show this realtime...hint hint

how

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?

why can’t I just update the css in the editor

can I use it with other browsers

do I really have to learn CSS

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• File Transfer Protocol

• WordPress installs

• Theme installs

• Bulk uploads

• Favicon uploads

• Do I have to?!

why

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• File > Site Manager

• Connect

• Local vs Server

• BACKUP!!!

Install Filezillawhat

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Hey Kris - this is where you show this realtime...hint hint

how

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?

why can’t I just use File Manager

can I use it on a Mac or PC

do I really have to learn this

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Cool Tools forCustomizing

Firebug, Firepicker and Filezilla

Kris McInerny @NotesFromKrisThursday, February 2, 12