Guides & Tools for WordPress Developers

WordPress developers work with themes, plugins, custom code, and the block editor. These articles share tutorials, tools, and ideas for building better WordPress websites.

Topics range from PHP and JavaScript to REST APIs and choosing the best hosting for WordPress developers. Great for both new developers and experienced coders looking to stay sharp.

How to Create Next & Previous Links in WordPress Posts

How to Create Next & Previous Links in WordPress Posts

On many WordPress themes you see links at the bottom of single posts which direct you to the previous and next posts of the blog. So, in this tutorial, I…

How to Use Block Template Parts in a Classic WordPress Theme

How to Use Block Template Parts in a Classic WordPress Theme

We show you how you can use block template parts within a classic WordPress theme, and how you can implement it on your website.

How to Use the WordPress Custom Fields Plugin

How to Use the WordPress Custom Fields Plugin

We explore some ideas of how you can use WordPress custom fields to create powerful enhancements to the appearance of your site.

An Introduction to the WordPress theme.json File

An Introduction to the WordPress theme.json File

theme.json is a simple document for styling the WordPress block editor, and we show you how it can help theme developers.

How to Add Conditional Logic to Your WordPress Theme

How to Add Conditional Logic to Your WordPress Theme

We take a look at a few of the more commonly used Conditional Tags and how you might implement them into your own WordPress site.

20 Time-Saving WordPress SQL Query Snippets

20 Time-Saving WordPress SQL Query Snippets

WordPress stores every single scrap of information within a MySQL database. Posts, pages, comments, shortcodes, plugin settings… absolutely everything. The WordPress backend is fantastic and does allow you to manage…

Useful PHP Snippets for Improving WordPress Search

Useful PHP Snippets for Improving WordPress Search

We share ten really useful PHP code snippets that will help improve the result accuracy and functionality of search in WordPress.

An Easy Way to Edit Block Visibility in the WordPress Gutenberg Editor

An Easy Way to Edit Block Visibility in the WordPress Gutenberg Editor

We share a collection of different ways you might utilize Block Visibility in the WordPress Gutenberg Editor.

Getting Started with WordPress Shortcodes & Sample Snippets

Getting Started with WordPress Shortcodes & Sample Snippets

We show you how to create and use different types of shortcodes, and share ready-to-use snippets you can use on your WordPress site.

An Introduction to WordPress Block Themes

An Introduction to WordPress Block Themes

An introduction into the basics of WordPress block themes, and discussion on how they compare and contrast to traditional themes.

How to Display Content Based on WordPress User Roles

How to Display Content Based on WordPress User Roles

Using the current_user_can function, learn how to display custom content and special features based on the roles and capabilities of your WordPress users.

The Power of Automating WordPress

The Power of Automating WordPress