Exploring the WordPress Block Pattern Directory
The Gutenberg block editor is making an impact when it comes to design. Creating custom layouts no longer requires a page builder plugin or custom code. These days, all it takes is a default...
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View ArticleHow to Effectively Organize Content within WordPress
The ability to quickly create content is a strength of WordPress. Install the content management system (CMS), configure a few settings, and start writing. That’s all there is to it – sort of. If your...
View ArticleHow to Create Next & Previous Links in WordPress Posts
On many WordPress themes you see links at the bottom of single posts which direct you to the previous and next posts of the blog. So, in this tutorial, I will show you how to use the built-in WordPress...
View ArticleGetting Started with WordPress Shortcodes & Sample Snippets
WordPress shortcodes were introduced in 2.5 and help you to create macro codes to use within your content. If you think about it, this is a great way to create something like a dynamic ad spot or a...
View ArticleWhat Exactly is WordPress?
Whether it’s visiting us at Speckyboy or other design/development blogs, you’ve undoubtedly run into countless articles about WordPress. There are all sorts of rundowns of terrific plugins, themes, or...
View ArticleHow to Use Block Template Parts in a Classic WordPress Theme
Sometimes, it’s the unexpected features that make WordPress so powerful. Those little things that you didn’t know you need can end up having a big impact. WordPress 6.1 has brought about one of these...
View ArticleHow to Use the WordPress Custom Fields Plugin
Custom Fields are one of those features inside WordPress that not everyone is fully aware of. While they’ve been around for a while, they aren’t really screaming “use me” out of a standard install of...
View Article5 Cool Things You Can Do with a Local Install of WordPress
Running a copy of WordPress on your local machine is a fairly simple process (we have some helpful information on doing this). But you may be wondering about the actual benefits of doing so. Our...
View ArticleHow to Speed up Google Fonts in WordPress
Today, I’m going to cover a few methods for optimizing and speeding up Google Fonts in WordPress. Images, of course, are and always will be the heaviest part of a web page, but according to HTTP...
View ArticleThe Best Practices for Redesigning a Large WordPress Website
Eventually, every website will require a redesign. And each one presents its own set of unique challenges. Among the most challenging are large, content-heavy WordPress websites. Why? For starters,...
View ArticleBuilding Client-Proof WordPress Websites
Handing off a new WordPress website to a client offers a great feeling of satisfaction. You provide a pixel-perfect rendering of a brand’s online presence and hope it plays a key role in a company’s...
View Article5 Things to Tell Your Clients About WordPress Security
Building and securing a WordPress website is always a challenge. Developers take great care to write solid code and implement features such as security plugins to mitigate the inevitable attacks. Even...
View ArticleHow to Avoid Common WordPress Theme Development Mistakes
WordPress is known for being incredibly flexible, especially when it comes to theme and plugin development. If you ever want to see proof, just ask a group of developers how they’d implement a specific...
View ArticleTips for Running a WordPress Multisite Network
The concept behind WordPress Multisite is simple: it gives you the ability to run multiple websites – all from a single installation of the popular content management system (CMS). Whether your...
View ArticleUse ChatGPT to Export Data from a WordPress Database
Retrieving data from a WordPress site can be a nightmare. Site data could reside in several places. Pulling from these various sources isn’t easy. Websites that feature eCommerce or memberships are...
View ArticleHow to Use Block Template Parts in a Classic WordPress Theme
Sometimes, it’s the unexpected features that make WordPress so powerful. Those little things that you didn’t know you need can end up having a big impact. WordPress 6.1 has brought about one of these...
View ArticleHow to Speed up Google Fonts in WordPress
Today, I’m going to cover a few methods for optimizing and speeding up Google Fonts in WordPress. Images, of course, are and always will be the heaviest part of a web page, but according to HTTP...
View ArticleSimple Ways to Customize & Add Functionality to WordPress Plugins
There are times when a WordPress plugin’s functionality gets you close to what you need – but not quite the whole way. In addition, there are also situations where you’ve committed to using a...
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