Category: Development
Why I Avoid Plugins (But I’m Not a Snob About It)
Read more: Why I Avoid Plugins (But I’m Not a Snob About It)I don’t hate plugins. But I’ve seen enough WordPress sites break, slow down, or spiral out of control because of plugin overload. So I try to avoid them when I can. Not because I think plugins are bad. I just prefer building functionality into the theme when it makes sense. Let me explain. The Problem…
Using Dynamic Content to Personalize WordPress Sites
Read more: Using Dynamic Content to Personalize WordPress SitesMost websites still show everyone the same content. That’s fine for some things. But if you want to keep people around longer, or get them to take action, you need to make your content feel more relevant. That’s where dynamic content comes in. What is dynamic content? It’s content that changes depending on who’s viewing…
How I Use ACF to Make Client Sites Easier to Manage
Read more: How I Use ACF to Make Client Sites Easier to ManageOne of the best parts about building WordPress sites for clients is when they log in after launch and say something like, “Oh wow, this is so easy to update.” That’s not an accident. Over the years, I’ve learned that the handoff phase of a project is just as important as the build itself. If…