Stop Putting CSS in Your Header: The Right Way to Load Stylesheets
I see this mistake all the time: developers adding CSS to their WordPress themes by pasting <link> tags directly into the header.php file. While this technically works, it’s the wrong way to do it in WordPress and can cause all sorts of problems. Why The Old Way Causes Problems When you hardcode stylesheets like this: […]
WordPress Hooks Explained: The Simple Way to Customize Anything
If you’ve done any WordPress development, you’ve probably heard about “hooks.” They might sound complicated, but they’re actually the simplest and most powerful way to customize WordPress without touching the core files. Think of hooks as designated spots throughout WordPress where you can “hook” your own custom code. There are two main types: Actions and […]
How to Add a Custom Logo to Your WordPress Theme
If you’ve ever built a WordPress theme, you’ve probably faced this issue: a client or user wants to upload their own logo, but your theme only supports a site title. The solution is simpler than you might think! WordPress has a built-in feature called add_theme_support that makes adding a custom logo uploader a breeze. Let’s […]
