October 30, 2011
Changes to my site
I’ve spent the weekend cleaning up the content of my site. The biggest thing I’ve done is migrate all the code from all my posts to github. This might mess…
Blog
October 28, 2011
Gallery Metabox
I’ve built a simple plugin that shows all the attached images when editing a post.
October 28, 2011
Core Functionality Plugin
A WordPress theme should only contain that which relates to the look and feel of the site. Any core functionality belongs in a plugin.
September 26, 2011
Adding fields to the Media Gallery
Here’s two ways to customize the media uploader: adding a “Photo credit” section, and adding an “Include in Rotator” selection.
September 23, 2011
Customizing the WordPress Query with pre_get_posts
One of the most powerful features of WordPress is the WP Query. Here’s how to control it with the pre_get_posts hook.
September 19, 2011
Building a Genesis Child Theme
A question I hear all the time is “how do I build a child theme?” This is a tutorial that walks through my process, using an actual client site as an example.
September 15, 2011
Driskill Theme
I’m excited to release my first publicly sold theme, the Driskill. It is a responsive, mobile-friendly child theme of Genesis, and is available from the StudioPress marketplace.
August 27, 2011
Image Override Plugin
When you upload an image, WordPress will automatically scale and crop it to many different sizes. If you’re not happy with the auto-crops, use this plugin to upload an alternative image.
August 18, 2011
Genesis Subpages as Secondary Menu
Replace the manually managed Secondary Menu with one that automatically lists the current section’s subpages.
August 10, 2011
Previous and Next Post in Same Taxonomy
This plugin let’s you use my WordPress patch for displaying previous/next posts in the same taxonomy.
August 6, 2011
Genesis CRM for WordPress
Genesis CRM allows you to manage all your prospective clients, active projects, and completed projects using the WordPress interface.
July 22, 2011
Customizing WordPress Menus
I’ll show you how to limit visibility of certain menu items to logged in users, and how to modify the menu itself using filters.
July 17, 2011
Adding Theme Options in Genesis
I’ll walk you through creating your own theme options, accessible from the Genesis Theme Settings page.
July 9, 2011
Connecting your Contact Form to CRM
Here’s how to set up a contact form that will auto-populate your CRM, powered by TwentyTen CRM.
June 23, 2011
Tips for maintaining your freelance business while traveling
Planning a vacation? Here’s some tips for maintaining your business so you’re ready to work when you get back.