Thanks for your help…that was really insightful. If not using a shortcode, maybe just plain ol’ php or html.
Ok I found the error. After a complete reinstall and dropping everything in the database, I’ve narrowed the error to the Reading settings. If I set any of the pages to a static page, I get the above mentioned errors. Even if I set the front page to anything other than – select – on my blog page I will get the info from whatever was set as the front page. If i set the posts option to anything other than -select- none of my posts will show up.
I have not installed any plugins yet.
Everything works with the Twenty Eleven theme, as well as other themes. I like the Shuttershot theme..and it works on my root website.
I’m downloading a copy of my other website, markmcleod.org, and going to try duplicating it to that site, then adjusting for the differences.
Thanks for your quick response