WordPress

2018-06-01

2022-02-13

2 min. read

WordPress

Plugins
MU Plugins - Must Use Plugins
Always on
Cons:
No update notifications
No activation/deactivation hooks
No subdirectories

Themes handle layout and look
Plugins extend functionality of WordPress

Forking Plugins:
2 things to keep in mind!
Need to change the plugin name and directory
Have a plan for updates

Writing a plugin
Before you start:
Check if plugin exists

Resource:
https://codex.wordpress.org/
https://codex.wordpress.org/Writing_a_Plugin

Naming your plugin
Plugin header
Plugin Name: Name…. (Required)

Do stuff…

Custom Content
5 Default Post types
posts
Typical blog or news post
pages
Static page, outside of time based things of posts, can also be ordered hierarchically
attachments
hold information about files uploaded
revisions
revisions on posts
navigation menu
menus

Use it to build almost anything

Post Meta
Key Values

Taxonomies
Categories
Can be organized hierarchically
Group posts
Tags
Can’t be arranged hierarchically
Keywords
Can use custom taxonomies
Examples:
Books: genres, authors
Recipes: breakfast, lunch
Workouts: run, dance, walk, bike, hike

WordPress comes pre baked with Custom fields
Custom fields arent so effective and not user friendly

Custom Meta Boxes
Can add custom boxes on the side or below posts

Query Meta Post

Demo:
Create and display custom meta information

Templates for our site:

http://www.wpfreeware.com/tutorial/amazing-gaming-website-templates-free-premium/

https://85ideas.com/wordpress/best-free-responsive-business-wordpress-themes/

https://graphpaperpress.com/themes/f8-static/

http://www.designwall.com/blog/how-to-create-a-regular-static-website-using-wordpress-with-optional-blog/

http://memorypointer.com/best-wordpress-gaming-themes/

https://rogerpaffrath.wordpress.com/2013/11/06/what-not-to-do-when-starting-as-an-indie-game-developer/

http://www.mhthemes.com/themes/theme-category/gaming/