December 7, 2011
Reusing Template Files
I walk you through building your own template hierarchy, to specify which template to use under certain conditions.
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November 14, 2011
Custom Metaboxes 0.7
Use this code library to easily create metaboxes with all different types of fields. I review some of the newest features to CMB 0.7
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.
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.