Drop-Ins and Must-Use WordPress Plugins
Drop-ins allow you to replace some of the core WordPress functionality and Must Use plugins are always active and can’t be uninstalled from the dashboard. Let’s find out more.
WordPress & Tech
From performance tuning to plugin picks, this category is all about the tech side of your WordPress business. Expect tutorials, optimisation tips, tool comparisons, and strategies for building better sites, faster and cleaner.
If you geek out over Gutenberg blocks, speed scores, or setting up killer workflows, this is your happy place.
Passing Variables between PHP and jQuery
How to pass variables from PHP to jQuery and javascript using the wp_localize_script WordPress function.
Pimp My WordPress Maintenance Mode Message
The default WordPress Maintenance Mode Message “Briefly unavailable for scheduled maintenance. Check back in a minute” is kinda sucky. Pimp it now!
How to get Gallery Images in WordPress 3.5
Here’s how to get a list of image IDs from a Galley in WordPress 3.5 when the old get_posts attachment query method fails.
Passing Parameters to a Video Link in a WordPress Custom Field
Here’s how to take a video link from a WordPress custom field, display the video and pass parameters such as autoplay.
A MailChimp Opt-in Field for Contact Form 7
MailChimp is one bad-ass email marketing and email list management tool. Contact form 7 is also one of the most popular free contact forms for WordPress.
Wouldn’t it be nice if they worked together?
With a bit of PHP magic, here’s how to create a MailChimp opt-in field for Contact Form 7 which automatically adds an email address to a MailChimp list.
How to Move Jetpack Social Buttons with Genesis
Here’s how to move the Jetpack social buttons to the top of the post if you’re using the Genesis framework for your theme.
Adding Custom Image Sizes to WordPress 3.5 Media Manager
Here’s how to add some custom image sizes for use with the WordPress 3.5 Media Manager.
Changing the cPanel Default Website Page on a VPS
When setting up a new VPS you are likely going to want to make changes to the default set up.
That will likely mean changing the default website page from defaultwebpage.cgi to your own page.
Here’s a quick guide to help you on your way.