Web Development
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Behind the Scenes of My Latest YouTube Video: AI, WordPress, and Late-Night Editing
I’ve just uploaded a new video to my YouTube channel where I test how well Claude Code can build a WordPress block theme and honestly, I’m surprised by how good the results were. The video’s called Build a WordPress Theme with AI, and it follows my process of using Markdown context files inside a project…
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The Perfect WordPress AI Builder Secret Most Developers Miss
Watch the full tutorial in my latest YouTube video above Example Git repo with various markdown files If you’re using Claude Code for WordPress development, you’re probably leaving performance on the table. The difference between mediocre AI assistance and game-changing productivity comes down to one thing: context. Why WordPress Needs Special Attention Unlike simple applications,…
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Website Menu Navigation vs Mega Menu Navigation: Why Simplicity Still Wins in 2025
Menus have always had one job… to help people find their way around a website. Like a door handle or a table of contents, they’re functional by design… simple, expected, and effective. But over the years, we’ve gradually distorted their purpose. In the ongoing debate of website menu navigation vs mega menu navigation, too many…
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Migrating Legacy WordPress Content to the Block Editor: A Real-World Case Study
When WordPress introduced the block editor (Gutenberg), it revolutionised content creation but left many existing sites with a challenge: how do you migrate years of legacy content, custom widgets, and meta fields to the new block-based system? There’s is a tool called try-wordpress that converts HTML into blocks, but it only works with content stored…
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Why AI Tools Slow Down Development
The Day AI Convinced Me to Order a Cinnamon Peach Gin When All I Wanted Was a Simple Fix. Why our AI-powered future might not be as efficient as we think. The Setup Yesterday started like any other dev day. Coffee brewing, IDE warming up, ready to tackle some PHP logic. But then I hit…
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WordPress Block Theme Development: Understanding the theme.json File
If you’re diving into WordPress block theme development, one crucial file you’ll come across is the theme.json. It plays a key role in configuring your theme’s settings and styles. But, as with most things in web development, there’s more to it than meets the eye. What is the theme.json file in relation to WordPress block…
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Extending WordPress Core Blocks
I’ve noticed a growing discussion about extending WordPress core blocks and whether it’s necessary to create a custom block when you can often extend existing core blocks. Generally, it’s better to extend them rather than reinvent the wheel IMO. In February 2024, I faced a situation where I needed to convert an old site into…
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Enhance WordPress Security by Expiring Session Cookies Automatically
If you’ve ever experienced a WordPress hack, it often stems from stolen login information stored in a cookie. Fortunately, there’s a method to mitigate this risk effectively that will enhance WordPress security. Understanding the Risk According to YourWebsite.com, around 60% of WordPress sites hacked in 2023 were due to stolen cookie sessions, not plugin or…
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A few ways to create a WordPress Plugin
There are many ways to create a WordPress Plugin and it all depends on the requirements of the plugin that defines how complex the steps need to be, here are a few ways I create plugins for my projects. Simple WordPress Plugin For the most basic and simple plugin that only changes or adds the…
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