How to control the database using the global object $wpdb in WordPress
The modification of the database in WordPress is done through the 'wpdb' class. This class is used to be able to interact with the tables in the database that the…
WordPress basic files structure
In order to better understand how the WordPress CMS works, it is good to know all its basic files. Each of the files contains a specific code for each part…
How to protect your WordPress site by changing the login URL
Why is it important to change the URL of the login page on the back end of your WordPress site? First of all, this principle is based on certain security…
WordPress Theme Development – Part IV (Creating Theme Customization Options)
Starting with version 3.4, WordPress offers the ability to customize an active theme directly from the control panel via an API, without the need to write any line of code.In…
How to add a V-card (vcf) in WordPress
What are V-cards? V-cards are text files saved with the .vcf extension, through which you can send your contact details for mobile devices. Basically, they are a kind of digital…
How to add custom colors to the WordPress dashboard
Once you are logged in to the WordPress dashboard, you will be able to customize its appearance by selecting Users> Profile from the side menu. In addition to personal and…
WordPress Theme Development – Part III (Adding Content Files)
In the first articles of this tutorial we talked about how themes work , how we can create the stylization file and insert a header in this file through which we transmit…
WordPress Theme Development – Part II (configuring header.php, footer.php, search-form.php, sidebar.php and functions.php files)
Adding content and template files After showing how to create the theme and add the style.css file header in the previous article , we can move on to the next step.Before creating…
WordPress Theme Development – Part I (Preparing Files)
What is a WordPress Theme? WordPress themes are a collection of text files that aim to customize the website from an aesthetic point of view and improve the user experience…
Custom plugin development
What are plugins? Plugins or modules are PHP files through which you can add content to pages and articles, add new features or modify existing ones by default in WordPress.…
How to add custom fields to posts without using a plugin
What are custom fields? Custom fields are inputs that, once created, can display new sections in posts. Whether it's text, image, video fields. They can be displayed on the posting page in…
How to create a menu from scratch in WordPress
If you are interested in developing a custom theme created by you, you should know from the beginning that certain features do not appear by default. These are required through…
How to add custom statuses for posts
Post status indicates information about the status of a written and published article. By default, WordPress has the following statuses available: Public (visible to everyone)Private (visible only to certain people)Password…
How to create a sidebar
In a few simple steps we will show you how to create a new piece for the widgets section that you can activate or customize from the WordPress dashboard menu…
Use and implementation of custom posts
Website postings are among the most important elements when it comes to personalizing your site. Through them we can adapt the site for any niche, bringing personalized features. In WordPress…
How to create new taxonomies for posts
What do taxonomies mean in WordPress? When it comes to WordPress, taxonomies play an important role in the user experience. Taxonomies are methods of classifying content to make it easier…
How to generate a shortcode to display your code
If you have created a PHP function within a plugin or widget created by you, or even directly in functions.php, you can add another default WordPress function called add_shortcode immediately…
Creating a child theme
You have created a site that you have customized to your liking with custom features. But after a while the theme you use automatically updates, which is a good thing.…