June 25, 2020
How to remove core WordPress blocks
While I try to support all the core blocks in the themes I build, sometimes it makes sense to remove a few. Typically it’s because I built a custom block…
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June 19, 2020
Debug code with “pretty printing”
A debugging function that makes print_r() more accessible.
June 15, 2020
Hiring a developer to join our team
I’m searching for a WordPress Developer to help us build custom WordPress themes and support our clients. This is the perfect role for a WordPress developer with limited freelance work…
April 10, 2020
Eliminate spam with a custom honeypot
A custom honeypot is a simple and effective way to eliminate spam. If a hidden field in your form is filled in, you can be fairly confident the submission is…
April 6, 2020
Using SpinupWP as a development server
SpinupWP gives you the features of a managed WordPress host on your own low-cost and scalable servers. It makes a great development environment.
April 1, 2020
Gutenberg Theme Development – Tips for Success
The new NexRep website is built completely with the Gutenberg block editor. We’ve built dozens of WordPress sites just like NexRep that rely on the block editor for rich, engaging…
March 13, 2020
Category specific email optin with WPForms
Almost all of our food blogger and publisher clients use email optins to encourage readers to join their email newsletter. We often customize the title and description of the form…
February 21, 2020
Git based code deployment on Big Scoots
A guide to setting up git for code deployment on Big Scoots, a popular managed WordPress host.
October 30, 2019
SASS Color Function
Specify your brand colors, and use the color() function to add them in your stylesheet.
October 28, 2019
Reusable Blocks accessible in WordPress admin area
Access all of your reusable blocks in the WordPress backend. You can edit your reusable blocks here and they’ll update site-wide.
October 25, 2019
Include custom fields in your WP Recipe Maker template
You can use custom fields to add additional information to your recipe cards. This guide will walk you through creating, editing, and displaying custom fields.