I’ve just released version 1.6 of the Tag Dropdown Widget. This update is available in the WordPress plugins repository and includes a number of important updates.
First, a new function (TDW_direct) for use with non-widgetized themes is included. Using this function, users can trim long tag names, display post counts, and exclude specific tags directly from the function.
Second, two XHTML validation errors are corrected.
Finally, a number of important changes to the code structure were made to facilitate future updates.
The old direct-implementation function is still included in this version for compatibility purposes, …

Version 1.6 of the Tag Dropdown Widget should be released by week’s end. This update revamps the function that can be used in non-widget themes to provide the ability to trim long tag names, display post counts, and exclude specific tags. All three features operate independently of the widget dialog, letting users implement the widget and direct-implementation function independently of each other.
Keep an eye on this feed and the plugin repository for the release of Tag Dropdown Widget v1.6.

Numerous uses asked if I could create a plugin, similar to my Simple Facebook Share Button plugin, that adds Twitter and Google Buzz buttons to posts and pages. In the next few weeks, I will begin developing a new plugin to accomplish just that.
Titled the Social Media Buttons plugin, the interface will mimic the Simple Facebook Share Button plugin but will let users add any or all of the buttons for Facebook, Twitter, and Buzz.
Keep an eye on the plugin development feed as I look for beta testers to preview …

I’ve just released version 0.3 of the Tag List Widget. This plugin provides options to display tags in a bulleted or numbered list, deliminated by line breaks, or using a custom format users specify.
The plugin is now available for download from the WordPress repository at http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/tag-list-widget/ and through your WordPress dashboard.

I’ve begun development of the Tag List Widget and will shortly need interested parties to beta test this plugin. If you would like to participate, please let me know by leaving a comment on the plugin page at http://www.ethitter.com/plugins/tag-list-widget/ or by contacting me via http://www.ethitter.com/contact/.