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 prime examples. Each plugin may store data in a different spot. Some create separate database tables. Others use the default WordPress locales. Export plugins […]
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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 hidden gems: the ability to use block template parts within a classic theme. It takes the capabilities of block themes and
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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 website has a lot of content, you’ll first want to give some thought to how it’s organized. Without proper care,
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Migrating your website from one content management system (CMS) to another can be challenging. It’s not a straightforward process. Each system has unique methods for storing data, theming, and adding functionality. Thus, there are no apples-to-apples site moves. It’s more like apples-to-oranges, with a few pears and peaches thrown in to make it interesting. If
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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 installation of WordPress. Among the most powerful features of the editor is block patterns. These readymade layouts can be relatively simple
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Extensibility has long been one of the strengths of WordPress. If there’s something the content management system (CMS) doesn’t do out-of-the-box, you can write code or install a plugin to enable it. Thus, building websites with WordPress usually means adding at least some custom code along the way. Whether that’s creating a one-off page template
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The components that make up a typical WordPress theme haven’t changed much over the years. So much so that project co-founder Matt Mullenweg quipped that the old school Kubrick theme (released in 2005) still works with modern versions of the content management system. Sure, theme developers have bolted on their own additions. We’ve seen everything
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