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    The Difference Between the WordPress Feature API and MCP

    As AI continues to evolve, WordPress is exploring what it means to build smarter, more agent-friendly interfaces. Two emerging experimental projects, the WordPress Feature API and the WordPress MCP Project are at the heart of that conversation. While they sound similar and even work together, they serve different purposes. I’m Elliott Richmond and in this…


  • The Art of AI Prompting-From Overwhelm to Precision

    AI Prompting from overwhelm to precision

    In the rapidly evolving landscape of AI-assisted development, how we communicate with our AI tools can make the difference between frustration and success. My recent experience with Cursor AI highlighted the stark contrast between throwing everything at an AI at once versus taking a more methodical approach. The Overwhelm Scenario Last week, I found myself…


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    Transforming a Classic WordPress Theme to a Block Theme with AI

    The shift from classic WordPress themes to block themes is a necessary evolution in modern WordPress development. While Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) flexible content remains an incredibly useful tool, WordPress’s Full Site Editing (FSE) and block patterns now offer a more native, scalable alternative. In this project, I’m migrating a classic theme that relies on…


  • Essential Cursor AI Features for WordPress Developers

    5 Essential Cursor AI Features for WordPress Developers in 2025

    Integrating AI tools into your development workflow can dramatically boost productivity. For WordPress developers, Cursor AI stands out as a game-changing companion that streamlines coding processes and enhances output quality. Here are 5 Essential Cursor AI Features for WordPress Developers in 2025 1. Proper Code Base Indexing The foundation of effective Cursor AI usage begins…


  • Exploring WordPress Development with Cursor AI

    Can Cursor AI Transform WordPress Development? A Practical Test

    In the rapidly evolving landscape of web development, AI tools are promising to revolutionise how we code. But can these tools truly deliver value for WordPress developers? This post explores a hands-on experiment with Cursor AI, testing its capabilities in creating a custom WordPress block, a practical, real-world development task. The Challenge: Creating a Custom…


  • Mobile Fix for Complex Layouts in the WordPress Block Editor

    Mobile Fix for Complex Layouts in the WordPress Block Editor

    In my last video, I showed how to create complex layouts in WordPress using the block editor. One of the most common concerns about using the block editor for layouts is that while everything looks great on a desktop browser, making it look good on mobile can be a challenge. There are definite issues when…


  • Building Complex Layouts in the WordPress Block Editor

    Building Complex Layouts in the WordPress Block Editor: A Step by Step Breakdown

    Creating a website and building complex layouts in the WordPress block editor has never been easier, thanks to the WordPress block editor and the full site editing experience. In this video, I demonstrate just how simple it is to replicate a complex website layout using only the block editor without touching a single line of…


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    Assistive Intelligence: Your Partner in Code Development

    Every time I ask AI to generate a function or an application, I have to correct it. Is that a problem with my prompt? I don’t think so.Are you tired of constantly correcting AI-generated functions or applications? It’s not about artificial intelligence being flawed; it’s about recognising its true potential – assistive intelligence. Assistive intelligence,…


  • WordPress Speed Build Challenge: Build a web page in 30 Minutes

    Recently, I set myself a challenge to build a WordPress website in just 30 minutes using the block editor, and I documented the entire process on YouTube. The idea behind the WordPress Speed Build Challenge is to demonstrate how much you can accomplish within a tight timeframe and showcase the block editor’s capabilities when under…


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