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How to update an existing WordPress plugin SVN repository This guide will show you how to update your WordPress plugin in the plugin directory using TortoiseSVN on a Windows 8 computer....
WordPress – How to automatically insert Non-Breaking Space using Ctrl + Shift + Space A non-breaking space allows you to add a space between two words that prevents an automatic line break (line wrap) at its...
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PhpStorm – How to use WordPress code style with code cleanup The following steps show how to change PhpStorm’s code cleanup feature to use the WordPress Coding Standards. With PhpStorm open,...
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WordPress – How to serve resources without http or https (protocol relative url) By default WordPress will use a full absolute URL for resources such as images, scripts and style sheets. If the...
[resolved] WordPress – WordPress database error: [Multiple primary key defined] Problem When using a WordPress plugin you recieve an error message which reads: The plugin generated 4191 characters of unexpected...
WordPress – Can I delete the default themes? Every new install of WordPress comes with a number of themes. But often people install their own theme and wonder if...
WordPress – How to add custom column to Custom Post Type posts list The following code shows how to add a custom column to a Custom Post Type in WordPress. In this example...
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How to create a WordPress plugin for your custom functions Typically WordPress plugins are for a single purpose – such as a tool, and any custom functions you need are...
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WordPress – How to remove all query args from a URL The following code shows how to remove all but one query args from a URL. This code has been written...
WordPress – How to debug unexpected output during plugin activation Problem When activating a plugin you receive an ‘headers already sent’ error message which reads The plugin generated x characters...
WordPress – How to disable comments for new/existing posts and pages Here’s four options for disabling comments in WordPress. Please note – any existing comments may still be displayed, depending on...
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WordPress – How to make media library only show current users images The following WordPress function will make the media library only show the current users images, with the exception of Administrators,...
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WordPress – How to exclude Disqus comments from selected pages or posts The Disqus plugin for WordPress works by hooking into the built-in commenting functionality of WordPress. When enabled it does what... 1
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tabindex is not the enemy – when and why to use tabindex in your online forms The tabindex attribute defines the navigation order for focusable elements such as links and form fields in a web page....
WordPress – How to limit post revisions By default, posts and pages in wordpress save previous versions when updates are saved. This can be helpful if you...
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How to speed up WordPress by selectively disabling/enabling plugins Recently when running performance tests using P3 (Plugin Performance Profiler) I noticed that plugins were running on pages that they...
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jQuery script to automatically add HTTP:// to a field The following jQuery script can be used to automatically add HTTP:// to the start of a input field value if...
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How to create a widget area in your WordPress theme The following steps detail how to create a new widget area in your WordPress theme. The widget area will appear...
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