When you use WordPress for a while, you will inevitably come across a situation where you need some functionality that is not part of the WordPress core. It could be something like adding a custom shortcode or perhaps you want the ability to add shortcodes inside a widget. Whatever the case may be, the solution is usually to Google what you need. You will usually find a … [Read more...]
Create a widget area in 3 easy steps | Genesis WordPress
Create a widget area in your WordPress theme in 3 easy steps. In this video tutorial I will show you to create a widget area. In this case a will be adding a widget area to be used to display an affiliate advertisement. However, this widget area can be used to display what ever content you would like. In this demonstration I will be using the Metro Pro theme by StudioPress, … [Read more...]
Why use the Genesis Framework | WordPress
The Genesis Framework If you use WordPress, you have probably heard of the Genesis framework. You have probably heard about how great it is, and that you should be using it. But why (specifically) should you use the Genesis framework. I personally use the Genesis framework on every site that I build and I love it. Therefore, here are my top reasons for doing so. 1 … [Read more...]
Replace the image background with a video | Altitude Pro
In this tutorial I will show you how to replace the image background with a video in the StudioPress theme, Altitude Pro. I first came across the Altitude Pro theme by StudioPress a little over a year ago and I just loved it. One thing I always wanted to do was to replace the image of the first section of the theme with a video background. I could not find a free tutorial … [Read more...]
Start Blog or Site in 5 Minutes with WordPress
Start Blog or Site in 5 Minutes with WordPress Start Blog or Site in 5 Minutes with WordPress. For many, when they think of WordPress, they think “blog.” And while WordPress is one of the world’s largest blogging platforms, WordPress is also a complete content management system and is a great way to build many different types of websites. This article will show you how easy … [Read more...]
Install WordPress Locally | DesktopServer
The Best Way to Install WordPress Locally In this video tutorial I will show you the best way to Install WordPress Locally. The installation of a local server can also be done using XAMPP. Here is a tutorial on how to install XAMPP and here is a tutorial on how to copy a live WordPress site to a local host using Duplicator . These methods are very good, but if you are … [Read more...]
Embed YouTube in WordPress
How to Embed YouTube in WordPress In this video tutorial I will show you how to embed YouTube in WordPress in 4 easy steps without using a plugin. I will show you how to locate a video on YouTube, select options, customize the size of your video, generate and embed code, and embed the video to your post/page in a few simple steps. As always, I will be using the Genesis … [Read more...]
Migrate your WordPress site from localhost to server
Migrate your WordPress site from localhost to server. In this tutorial I will show you how to migrate your WordPress site from local host to server. You will learn how to create and installer.php file, and archive file, how to upload the files via cpanel or ftp and how to activate your local site on your live server. As always, I will be using the Genesis Framework but these … [Read more...]
Add Google Fonts to your WordPress site
Learn how to add Google Fonts to your WordPress website. In this tutorial I will show you how to jazz up your website by adding Google Fonts to your website. You will learn how to select Google Fonts, add code to your functions.php file, and to your styls.css file. As always, I will be using the Genesis Framework. I used a modified version of the Genesis sample theme. You … [Read more...]
Advanced Custom Fields | Custom Front Page
This series of videos will walk you through how to create a custom front page using the Advanced Custom Fields Pro plugin. As always, I will be using the Genesis Framework. I used a modified version of the Genesis sample theme. You can find the theme here. Below you will find the PHP and CSS code. Add this code to a file called … [Read more...]