Key points: Custom post types often need specialized taxonomies beyond WordPress’ default categories and tags for effective content organization. Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®) provides a visual interface for both creating custom taxonomies and connecting them to your custom post types. Multiple taxonomies can be connected to a single post…
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How to Build Modern Block Templates in WordPress
Key points: Block templates allow you to define the structure of posts, which loads when you open the editor. This makes the structure easier to enforce and less prone to human error, especially if the template stays locked. With Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®), you can connect these templates to…
ACF Chat Fridays: April Q&A
ACF Chat Fridays bridge the gap between the Advanced Custom Fields community and the developers behind the plugin. The April 4, 2025 session featured lively discussions on ACF PRO 6.4’s imminent release, block editor enhancements, and real-world challenges faced by users. Participants gained insights into optimizing workflows and…
ACF 6.4 Release – WooCommerce HPOS Support and More
Advanced Custom Fields version 6.4 is now available! This release brings full support for WooCommerce’s High-Performance Order Storage (HPOS) to ACF PRO, ensuring ACF works seamlessly with the latest WooCommerce features. WooCommerce HPOS Support What is HPOS? WooCommerce version 8.2 and above enables high-performance order storage by default, which…
Fix WP-Cron Performance Issues in WordPress
Key points: WP-Cron’ s reliance on page loads creates performance and reliability issues For professional WordPress applications and reliable task automation, disable default WP-Cron. Choose from three implementation methods: Manual configuration, plugin solutions, and hosting control panels. Optimize performance through proper task intervals, logging, and database management.Crons are job schedulers…
WordPress White Screen of Death Troubleshooting Solutions
Key points: The WordPress White Screen of Death (WSoD) is a critical error that displays a blank page, completely halting your website’ s functionality and requiring diagnosis. Common solutions include disabling plugins, switching themes, clearing cache, and increasing PHP memory limits, while severe cases may require checking failed updates, fixing…
WordPress File Structure for Custom Development
Key points: Learn the complete WordPress file structure and core directories (wp-admin, wp-content, wp-includes). Understand configuration files like wp-config.php and.htaccess. Discover safe methods for accessing and modifying WordPress files. Master file permissions and security best practices. Learn how to extend WordPress’ s structure for custom development.WordPress prides itself on…
WordPress User Fields for Better Data Collection
Key points: Custom fields allow you to collect detailed user information beyond WordPress’ s basic username and email fields. Three implementation methods are covered: using Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®) for a no-code solution, adding fields manually with custom code for full control, or integrating ACF with WPForms for complex registration…
How to Build WordPress Blocks
Key points: Custom WordPress blocks enhance flexibility, reusability, and the editing experience, built using React or PHP with Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®). React-based blocks require setting up a plugin, configuring the settings, writing React components, and compiling scripts. ACF Blocks simplifies development using only PHP. Best practices include modular…
How to Display ACF Fields in Divi Modules
Key points: Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®) enhances WordPress by letting you create custom fields for any type of content, from recipe ingredients to event details. Divi’ s visual builder displays ACF content in professional layouts without requiring code. Together, these tools help build dynamic websites that are both well-organized and…
Guide to Elementor and ACF Integration for WordPress
Key points: Modern websites need more than static pages; dynamic content is key for scalability. ACF simplifies custom data management, while Elementor’s drag-and-drop builder handles layout. Elementor natively detects ACF fields, making it easy to display data visually. Combining ACF and Elementor removes the need for custom code. Together, …
WordPress Automated Testing for Developers
Key points: WordPress’s extensive ecosystem and frequent updates can cause unexpected compatibility issues, making automated testing essential for maintaining site reliability. Developers can implement testing at various levels: unit tests for isolated functions, integration tests for combined components, and E2E tests for user workflows. Tools like PhpUnit, Playwright, Selenium, …
How to Create a Custom Shortcode in WordPress
Key points: WordPress shortcodes are small pieces of code that add dynamic content to websites. However, they come with risks like security vulnerabilities and limited functionality. While you can create custom shortcodes manually or using the Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®) plugin, ACF Blocks are a better alternative. They are…
Building WordPress Custom Themes From The Ground Up
Key points: Modern WordPress theme development encompasses classic PHP themes, hybrid approaches, and block-based full-site editing. WordPress relies on a structured template hierarchy to determine content display, enabling granular control through templates. Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®) enhances themes by enabling custom fields, modular blocks, and flexible content layouts, improving…
ACF Chat Fridays: March Open Forum
ACF Chat Fridays serve as a monthly gathering point for the Advanced Custom Fields community, offering an open platform where users, developers, and the ACF team converge to explore the plugin’s evolving ecosystem. These sessions bridge technical deep dives with practical workflows, covering topics like upcoming features, recent…
