Author: Matt Christensen

I am a professional web / software developer located in Pontiac, IL. I have been developing web solutions and applications since 2003. I graduated from Bradley University (Peoria, IL) with a degree in Computer Science and Math. I currently work in Digital Marketing for a large Midwest company. However, I am available for projects. Please use the contact form if you have a project/site you need help with. Specialties: HTML, PHP, Linux, MySQL, CSS, WordPress, Joomla!, JavaScript, C#

Add Custom Help Section

You create a fancy new site for a client which is awesome. However, the client is constantly calling you with ‘how-to’ questions. One way to solve this is to create a custom help section tailored to your design and functionality. Step 1 Head out to http://www.iconarchive.com/ and pick up a 16×16 png icon to use as your help icon. […]

Latest post the the Daily Leader

I am a technology blogger for the local paper. Here is my latest entry. http://www.pontiacdailyleader.com/article/20130504/blogs/130509600/1386

Extend an outlet

Inspired by an article on Life Hacker, I decided I needed a desk top outlet. So I went out and got a 15 amp 120 volt white outlet, a grey electrical box, and a cover plate. Spent around $2 in all ( I already had the computer power cord). First step, knock out a hole […]

Disable edit

Want to keep a client from editing your plugins and themes from the admin? Add this to the functions file.