Over the years, I’ve been known to blog for various companies — whether it’s because they employed me or just invited me to contribute. So, in my ongoing quest to consolidate my scattered online ramblings into one place, here’s a collection of external blog posts. Some of these gems might be a bit dusty, but hey, they still hold value (even if they still mention jQuery).
5 More WordPress Myths Busted
I continued debunking more WordPress myths, tackling topics like scalability, e-commerce, multilingual support, and plugin quality. Whether it’s a small blog or a complex enterprise site, WordPress can handle it all.
5 WordPress Myths Busted
Common myths about WordPress include being insecure, bad for SEO, or only good for blogging. I dive into why these are just misconceptions and how proper hosting and management make WordPress secure, scalable, and highly versatile.
Wholesome Publishing Plugin Featured on WP Tavern
My Wholesome Publishing plugin, designed to streamline editorial workflows in the WordPress block editor, was featured on WP Tavern. It highlights key features like per-block notes and draft blocks.
Creating a Custom Block for WP Owls
I walk through creating a custom “Owl-Link” block for WordPress using the Block Editor (Gutenberg). This post covers the difference between block patterns and custom blocks, and provides step-by-step instructions on building, styling, and implementing the block.
Developing with WordPress Gutenberg: Part 2
In this follow-up post, I explore advanced block creation using JavaScript and React. I cover the best practices for structuring and styling blocks while handling attributes and dynamic content in the Gutenberg editor.
Developing with WordPress Gutenberg: Part 1
In this introductory post, I focus on the basics of WordPress Gutenberg block creation, from setting up the development environment to understanding block structure. I guide developers on creating dynamic blocks using JavaScript and React.
Build a Plugin: WordPress Technical Agency Guide
This guide takes a deep dive into building WordPress plugins from a technical agency’s perspective. I cover the essentials, including planning, code quality, and long-term maintenance.
Theme Translation: WordPress Agency Guide
I discuss how WordPress agencies can efficiently translate themes to support multilingual websites. This includes using translation-ready functions, Poedit, and ensuring compatibility with multilingual plugins like WPML.
Creating a Task-Driven Public Sector Website
This post explores how to build task-driven public sector websites focused on user-centered design to improve accessibility and efficiency for users.
How Gutenberg Changes the WordPress Experience
I discuss how the Gutenberg editor revolutionised WordPress by introducing a block-based system, simplifying content creation, and how to prepare for its release.
Extending CMB2 Controls in WordPress
I explore how to extend CMB2 controls within WordPress to create more customisable and flexible meta boxes. I walk through how to add new field types and enhance the user experience for custom fields, offering practical examples and insights into CMB2’s versatility.