I wanted a way of displaying the current date in WordPress. Ideally, I wanted to use a shortcode that would display it. After I checked out the built-in shortcodes native to WordPress, and verified there was not a shortcode for displaying the current ... Continue Reading
WordPress
Here lie the articles I've written about WordPress, the world's most popular Content Management System (CMS).
How to create a clickable icon log in/log out link in WordPress
If you would like to have a clickable padlock icon link in WordPress that allows you to log in or log out, follow these easy steps: 1. In WordPress, go to Appearance > Theme Editor. 2. On the right, select functions.php. 3. Scroll to the ... Continue Reading
How to disable the Gutenberg block editor in WordPress without a plugin
I don't like the WordPress block editor known as Gutenburg. I started working with WordPress in 2007. Because of that fact, I'm accustomed to using either the Visual or even the Text editor when working on a page or a post. I find using Gutenburg to be ... Continue Reading
How to display tags after a post with the Astra WordPress Theme
I began using the Astra theme a while back. I was using the Genesis Framework from Studiopress. I got tired of how stale and out-of-date most of the Genesis child themes are. Astra is not stale or out-of-date. One of the few things I do not like about ... Continue Reading
WP Tavern and Jeff Chandler part ways
WP Tavern, a popular website focused on what's currently taking place in the world of WordPress, has ended its relationship with Jeff Chandler, the site's founder. It's not clear if the decision was mutual, but I get the feeling from reading Twitter; it ... Continue Reading
WordPress founder Matt Mullenweg bought Tumblr
WordPress founder Matt Mullenweg bought Tumblr from Verizon. Automattic will also absorb around 200 Tumblr employees. What is Tumblr? It's a free blogging service that once allowed users to upload porn. Not just any porn, but a lot of weird amateur ... Continue Reading