June 24, 2026
I was using Codex with DeepInfra-hosted models for my benchmarking test and ran into a small compatibility problem. Codex sends requests using OpenAI’s Responses API. DeepInfra provides an OpenAI-compatible API,…
June 24, 2026
I thought it would be fun to test a variety of open source LLMs on actual client work using Codex cli. I created a benchmark test based on real client…
June 23, 2026
I run Hermes on a separate computer instead of my daily machine. The remote machine can stay online all the time, keep scheduled jobs running, receive messages from Telegram or…
June 19, 2026
A practical look at when Astro can replace WordPress, using a client migration to explain content inventory, SEO, forms, performance, and tradeoffs.
May 29, 2023
A hybrid WordPress theme uses theme.json to define styles and customize the block editor while also using traditional PHP template files. Hybrid themes leverage the block editor for content but…
August 25, 2022
ACF 6.0 includes a major improvement to the way blocks are built. It now supports using block.json, which aligns with WordPress core’s preferred method for block registration. Why is this…
February 22, 2022
Your custom blocks can use the native Background Color and Text Color block features.
July 13, 2021
Use an SVG to change the favicon color based on the browser’s color scheme.
September 8, 2020
Use InnerBlocks to insert any block (core or custom) inside your custom ACF block. Set the default content, limit which blocks can be used, and more.
June 25, 2020
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…
June 19, 2020
A debugging function that makes print_r() more accessible.
June 15, 2020
I’m searching for a WordPress Developer to help us build custom WordPress themes and support our clients.
April 10, 2020
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
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
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…
