Introduction A slow WordPress website does not necessarily need a faster hosting plan or another optimisation plugin. The delay may originate from an uncached PHP request, an inefficient database query, oversized images, excessive JavaScript or …

Introduction A new WordPress installation can appear ready for publishing while several important configuration decisions remain unresolved. The website may load correctly, the administration dashboard may be accessible and the chosen theme may look satisfactory, …

Introduction Many serious WordPress problems begin with decisions that appear harmless when a website is first created. A plugin is installed to solve a minor problem, a theme file is edited to make a quick …

WordPress Posts vs Pages vs Custom Post Types WordPress stores several different kinds of content using the same underlying content system, but the distinction between posts, pages and custom post types determines how that content …

How to Display Custom Content with Shortcodes WordPress shortcodes allow PHP-generated content to be inserted into posts, pages and other shortcode-compatible areas without repeatedly writing the underlying HTML or application logic. A shortcode can display …

WordPress Hooks Explained with Practical Examples WordPress hooks allow custom code to interact with WordPress core, themes and plugins at specific points during execution. They provide the mechanism behind many familiar customisations, from modifying post …

15 Useful WordPress JavaScript Snippets JavaScript can add useful functionality to a WordPress website without requiring a substantial plugin or changes to PHP templates. Features such as reading progress indicators, searchable resource lists, copy-to-clipboard buttons …

20 Useful WordPress CSS Snippets CSS provides a straightforward way to customise WordPress without modifying PHP templates or installing another plugin. Many common adjustments, including typography, content spacing, responsive layouts, navigation, images and buttons, can …

25 Useful WordPress PHP Snippets WordPress provides an extensive collection of functions, actions and filters that allow website behaviour to be modified without editing core files. Many common customisations require only a small amount of …