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…
WordPress Development
As I build WordPress websites for my clients, I share what I learn here as tutorials.
June 19, 2020
Debug code with “pretty printing”
A debugging function that makes print_r() more accessible.
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.
October 21, 2019
Custom importer for WP Recipe Maker
A detailed guide to importing recipes from *any* theme or plugin to WP Recipe Maker.
October 18, 2019
SearchWP Metrics with Live Search
Here’s how to track search results when using Live AJAX Search and SearchWP.