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A user recently wrote in asking how to integrate MP3 music into Grid Iron. This is really easy using the HTML audio tag. Note that not all browsers may support this and they may only support specific audio formats. This example code is what you’re going to put in your Google Docs cell. You will [...]

Many users may not know it, but it is possible to quickly (and easily) manage your weaverPix slideshows with weaverFM. Set up weaverFM The first step is to set up weaverFM and verify that it is working properly. You should be able to upload files with the rw_common option enabled. The rw_common option relocates the [...]

A RapidWeaver user recently emailed in asking how to display Stock info on their web page. After some back and forth, I realized this is already feasible with Grid Iron. Create a new Google Spreadsheet document. Share the document via the Share button in the top right. Publish the document to the web via the [...]

Will posts his thoughts on my new Stack, Grid Iron. Thanks Will!

weaverPix WeaverPix, the ‘little’ slideshow plugin that could, has been rapidly growing. 2011 proved to be a strong year for the plugin where we saw a lot of fun and exciting new features. For instance, 2011 brought new Flickr enhancements (v2.7.0 – due soon!), the ability to generate thumbnails from warehoused images (v2.7.0), and automatic [...]

Themeflood users can now grab a 15% coupon off of weaverPix. To obtain the coupon code, head on over to Themeflood and grab one of their great themes. The coupon code is now included with all of Themeflood’s email receipts. Happy weaving!

It recently came to my attention that companies are trying to sell my software at a discounted price. They claim to be “OEM” versions of my software. PLEASE DO NOT BUY FROM THEM! I do not have any OEM licensees of my software. The only way to obtain a valid license to weaverFM, weaverBox or [...]

Basically, SPF is a way for mail servers to verify that the sender of an email is authorized. This is a popular way to fight spammers who spoof the email address to make it look like it comes from you. From Wikipedia: Sender Policy Framework (SPF) is an email validation system designed to prevent email spam by [...]

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I have consolidated my Automator actions into a single git repository on github. At the moment these actions include: RWAddonsInstaller An AppleScript droplet that installs .rwplugins, .stacks, .wfmthemes, and (hopefully soon) .wbtheme files. clear-rapidweaver-cache An Automator action to delete RapidWeaver’s publishing cache. resize-images An Automator action to automatically resize a collection of images (soon).