The WordPress plugin repository is being worked on A "beta" version is up right now at: https://wordpress.org/plugins-wp/ Clicking See all leads to the below page: What is missing at the above beta ... [Read more]
Customizing the excerpts meta box
There are multiple code snippets we can add to customize the excerpts meta box Part 1 - How to use and style the excerpt All the following code snippets are added into the functions.php file below the other code that ... [Read more]
Cleaning up filenames that have non UTF8 characters in them
Using a code snippet to clean up filenames WordPress does not fully clean up non English characters from file names that are uploaded. In Norway we have three additional letters æøå. These letters are sometimes used ... [Read more]
How to hide or remove meta boxes in the single post or page screen
How to hide or remove meta boxes in the single post or page screen How to hide the meta boxes .....but still having them accessible through the Screen Options tab. I was wondering how to hide specific meta ... [Read more]
Automatically set featured image, if no featured then set post image as featured
Automatically setting the featured image without a plugin It can be very easy to forget to set the featured image. Here is code that will do the following: 1. Sets the featured image. 2. If no featured ... [Read more]
The 404 plugin by phpbits.net
I tested a very easy to use 404 plugin by phpbits.net A video walk through https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVIOlZ-VplA Taking a closer look. There are two versions. The free version at WordPress ... [Read more]
Changing the size of thumbnails or other images
Adjusting thumbnails or other images used on a site ... Can create a blurred like look. This can be adjusted by refreshing the image cache. Last night I decided to turn off the checkbox to "Crop thumbnail to exact ... [Read more]
Create your own author bio box in WordPress
Create your own author bio box in WordPress without a plugin. I have tested the following author box in TwentySixteen Child theme and Genesis Child themes as well as some random themes. The final result using ... [Read more]
Additional widget areas for Genesis themes
This tutorial contains lots of widget areas that can be used in Genesis child themes. One of the reasons why I use Genesis themes is all the information that is available on how to use it. My affiliate link ... [Read more]
Creating a client friendly login screen
How to give the customer a customized login screen. The finished results looks like this: (I believe the image was purchased some time ago through Medialoot.com) Inside the Functions.php The following ... [Read more]
Useful site helper tools
There are a few tools I help to get my sites up in running order. As I come across additional tools I find very helpful I will add on to the article. qSandbox - "Staging Sites Made Easy" It is real easy to ... [Read more]
Customize CSS to style your site
Using CSS to style the site I have also added some html as how to use anchor tags for linking to another place on a page. Customize using CSS to further adjust the design of the site. One good way is so use the ... [Read more]
Creating a sticky / fixed footer in a Genesis child theme
Genesis themes have an unique way to add a sticky / fixed footer. If your using a theme that is not a Genesis theme then check out my tutorial: Creating a footer that sticks to the bottom Sticky is actually something ... [Read more]
Customizing the blog post previews and posts page of a Genesis child theme.
Customizations done to the blog posts preview and posts page of a Genesis child theme. These are specific for the Genesis Framework - StudioPress Themes for WordPress (affiliate link). A two part series on using Code ... [Read more]
WordPress Core Projects
Core Projects being worked on for future release in WordPress Core WP Fields API PJ: What is the WP Fields API? Scott: Fields API is a project that lets you build structures for WordPress objects. A structure is ... [Read more]
Easily show hide hidden files on the Mac
Show or hide hidden files using a service made in Automator. Instead of opening the terminal one can instead make an Automator script to turn on or off hidden files on the Mac. I will then show how to create ... [Read more]
Protecting your web site from malware
Here are some advice to protect your web site. Install the plugin Theme Authenticity Checker (TAC) to see if there are any malware or unwanted code in the theme you have installed. Install a backup plugin. I use ... [Read more]
Customizing Altitude Pro – Genesis child theme
How to customize the one page Genesis child theme Altitude Pro. Btw You can download my custom theme at: github.com/paaljoachim/2-Custom-Altitude-Pro-Genesis (It also includes featured image behind the title. ... [Read more]
Customizing a video embed
Customizing a video embed in WordPress. Further below I will also show a responsive iFrame Embed. The default view of a Youtube url embeded into a post or page: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOA4yLHs0gQ (I am ... [Read more]
A checklist before launching a site
After installing WordPress there are many steps to take before adding content. The following video is a 1.5 hour long recording of a lecture I held at the Sarasota WordPress Meetup on the 29th of September 2015. I have ... [Read more]
How to make a sticky header in WordPress
How to make a sticky header in WordPress I will show multiple ways of creating a sticky header. A fixed/sticky header that stays in place as one moves down the page. Right click the area on your web site you want to ... [Read more]
Duplicator Pro
The plugin Duplicator has a pro version. Main features are scheduling, storage, custom templates, dedicated support, a more efficient way to backup larger sites and more. Here is a short intro to Duplicator ... [Read more]
Styling a Ninja Forms contact form
How to style a Ninja Forms contact form. NB! Updated for version 3. If you find the Ninja Forms information on this site helpful then please purchase any addons through this link. The default form. Using ... [Read more]
Sorting the media library
Ordering the media library is somewhat difficult today, but there are plugins that can help us create some order in the library. I will look at how two plugins create order: Enhanced Media Library and WP Media ... [Read more]
Creating a custom user role
How to create a custom user role in WordPress. Creating a custom user role The simple way is using a plugin. Plugins: Switching user roles plugin User Role Editor Capability Manager Enhanced Multiple roles per ... [Read more]
Reorder left Admin menu items
Reordering and removing left admin menu items Clone the administrator user ... [Read more]
Creating a custom Dashboard widget
Creating a custom Dashboard widget in WordPress. I made a help widget for a client so they see it righty away when logging into the backend of WordPress. It is based on the resource links further below. (It is ... [Read more]
Adding your own avatar
How to add your own avatar in WordPress. Today the default is to sign up at gravatar.com and to add your avatar there. It will then be available in a number of sites including WordPress sites. I am showing a few options ... [Read more]
Unofficial Genesis Child Themes
Unofficial Genesis Child Themes (Article - will be updated on occasion when I find additional sites that offer Genesis Child themes.) The following is a list of Genesis Child themes not listed at the StudioPress ... [Read more]
Adjusting the top admin toolbar menu
Adjusting the admin toolbar menu The followings are some adjustments one can make with the top admin toolbar menu. The codex has some pretty good resources for ... [Read more]
Give – Donation Plugin walk through
Give - the Donation WordPress Plugin by WordImpress For a while I have been looking for a good working donation WordPress plugin. Matt Cromwell told me that he and Devin Walker were working on one and I ... [Read more]
Custom Facebook Feed plugin
The Custom Facebook Feed plugin by Smashballon As I was looking for Facebook Feed plugins I came across the Custom Facebook Feed WordPress plugin which offered a really nice and easy to use UI. I ... [Read more]
Sticky bottom content
Content starts at the bottom of the page The challenge is to have content begin at the bottom of the page. Here is an example: One can see the gallery building, red phone booth and the site header containing the ... [Read more]
Custom widget per page or post using Content Aware Sidebar plugin
Customizing sidebars by using Content Aware Sidebar plugin. One of the best Sidebars plugins is the Content Aware Sidebars plugin by Joachim Jensen. I really like the UI and how easy it is to select ... [Read more]
Adding JavaScript to WordPress
How to add and use JS scripts in WordPress Check the Calculator - JSFiddle to show the HTML, CSS and JS code in action. The calculator now also works in IE. Well kinda... As I move the second slider it slows to a grawl ... [Read more]
Simple Comment Editing Plugin
Simple Comment Editing Plugin One thing I miss is the opportunity to go back and edit a spelling mistake in a comment. Simple Comment Editing makes is really simple to go back and edit or delete a ... [Read more]
Adding icons to menus
Adding icons to your menus (Or anywhere you want to...:) Showing how to use Fontawsome and further down Dashicons. Fontawesome I am showing one way to add icons to your menu through the use of adding some code to ... [Read more]
Related Posts plugin
Related Posts plugin for WordPress By Barry Kooji and Never5. A related posts plugin will show similar posts from the same site usually at the bottom of an article. There are a few plugins out there ... [Read more]
Ninja Forms Walk Through
Ninja Forms a fast rising star among contact forms. NB! Ninja Forms 3 has been released and has had a total makeover. Go to my article: Ninja Forms 3 walk through -step by step- guide to see some of the ... [Read more]
Google Analytics Dashboard plugin
Viewing Google Analytics stats An easy way to view Google Analytics stats is with using a Google Analytics Dashboard plugin. For instance The plugin Google Analytics Dashboard by Team Yoast & Carson ... [Read more]