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Quick SASS Setup for WordPress Themes

This is my go-to for quickly adding sass functionality to any WordPress theme. Just add the following package.json to your theme folder (assuming you already know how to run npm/node, and have them installed and ready to go): You can grab the package.json code here. I always hate copying and pasting from things like the […]

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WordPress Block Editor Core Blocks Demo (Gutenberg)

This is a reference of the Block Editor blocks available in WordPress as of 6.4.3. There is an online resource here: Core Blocks Reference | Block Editor Handbook | WordPress Developer Resources But being the visual person I am, I find it helps to see what the available blocks are. This is especially useful for […]

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Recommended WordPress Plugins For New Projects

I have some go-to recommended WordPress plugins I always install on new projects. They’re essentials, in my opinion, for making a WordPress website that much better. However, if you’re a WordPress developer, chances are you have some of these in your list already. Hey ho, here we go…

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WordPress HTTPS Redirect Problem? Destroy it Like a Boss

The last time I had to update a WordPress website for SSL delivery, I thought it would be quick and easy. But a couple of things tripped me up along the way. I’ve documented my particular WordPress https redirect problem here, in the hope that you don’t run into the same issues I did.

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Want to Prevent a Hacked WordPress Website? Mitigating the Risk

Whilst it’s true that WordPress is a high profile and popular target for hackers, it doesn’t mean you can’t reduce this risk. It’s only liable to be hacked if you’ve not taken necessary steps to secure it, like any other website. In this article I look at some of the things you’ll need to keep […]

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WordPress Beginner tips: Gotchas when Starting out in WordPress Development

I really enjoy working on WordPress projects. For every one I kick out of the gate, the more comfortable I am with using it. However, getting to where I am now meant learning a few things first to ‘git gud’. Here are some wordpress beginner tips.