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 a Custom User Role in WordPress

How to Create a Custom User Role in WordPress

We take a look at what custom user roles are in WordPress, why you’d want to use them, and a few different techniques for creating them.

Learn How to Display WordPress Custom Field Data With Blocks

Learn How to Display WordPress Custom Field Data With Blocks

Learn how to use the WordPress Block Bindings API to display custom field data—no plugin required. A simple walkthrough with real examples.

Can AI Site Builders Make WordPress Easier?

Can AI Site Builders Make WordPress Easier?

We discuss how AI site builders may support WordPress freelancers and agencies in the future, and where the current tools still fall short.

How to Add Custom Style Variations to WordPress Blocks

How to Add Custom Style Variations to WordPress Blocks

We’ll show you how to add custom styles to a WordPress block. When finished, you’ll have a real-world example to use as a basis for your ideas.

How to Speed up Google Fonts in WordPress

How to Speed up Google Fonts in WordPress

In this quick tutorial, we show you a couple of methods for optimizing and drastically speeding up Google Fonts in WordPress.

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