WordPress and jQuery

A recent client project increased my exposure to integrating jQuery with WordPress. For this client I had to design a filter interface enabling the user to choose a category and then pick a time range to search for rated posts (if not all time) and then finally the resultant posts are sorted by ratings. For [...]

Upgrade WordPress to 2.8.5

I’ve had a few requests recently to upgrade WordPress on various client sites and there’s one thing I have to say – it really is easier than ever. There are occasional file and folder permission issues and when resolved the upgrade process is seamless. I found more information on the expected file permissions for WordPress. [...]

WordPress FTP Connection Information

Have you been working with the latest version of WordPress – 2.8 through 2.8.2 – and found you can’t update a plugin or in some cases update WordPress using the “Update Automatically” functionality? This easy or auto upgrade functionality is a great addition to WordPress and it was a little disappointing to encounter this issue.

New theme for TheChive

One of my clients, operating a popular photo blog website, needs to update the site’s image with a new theme. I’d previously done some work with his site, some visual changes, new sidebar integration, plugin configuration and now he’s asked me to transition the site to a new theme he chose.

Shooting (and watching) home video footage

In his weekly blog in the New York Times David Pogue ponders the question of “why we shoot home video”. After reading his column I wanted to contribute my reasons. Here are some of the reasons I shoot home video footage: to record moments in history to practice new techniques or perhaps use new equipment [...]

Testimonials

Working with real estate agents exposes me to a variety of personalities. Here’s what they have to say about my services. When I approached my clients to video their home for the internet as an additional marketing and promotional tool, they were very excited especially since the video would be posted not only on my [...]

Video and camcorder equipment

Video equipment and editing tools have become more popular along with Internet sites like YouTube, Metacafe, and Revver. The equipment is smaller making it easier to carry and have ready for filming. That’s good for family or entertainment but for a busy real estate agent the camera is something that can get mis-placed and as [...]

Video samples

Here are examples of the in home videos I’ve produced. These samples show the simple yet effective walk through filming technique that will help prospective buyers learn more about your listings and feel the depth of the property as if they are walking through themselves.

Why video in real estate?

Video online is now often seen as a requirement for most services because it enhances the viewers pleasure and shows a little more about the offering. The success of online video services like YouTube has bought about an increase in online viewing be it a funny story or happening, an instructional video for a particular [...]

Contact

For further information about my real estate in home video tours for your listings or to ask any questions please don’t hesitate to contact me. You can email me at sean @ seanhayes[dot]biz. Or, please go aheadn and use the form below or call me on 630 544 8048. I look forward to hearing from [...]