WordPress has lots of filters and actions which are known as actions. That way you can achieve a lot of things without having to modify the WordPress source code directly also known as hacking the core. There is a WordPress filter for the http_request_args but there isn’t one for ‘http_request_url‘ just yet. To modify the […]
WordPress permalinks define how your site links will look to your visitors and search engines. It’s good to pick a nice structure. To configure them, go to WP-Admin > Settings > Permalinks We recommend this permalink structure This will include the post id to the link and years down the road you can change the
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What is the ajaxurl? The ajaxurl is a JavaScript variable in WordPress that specifies the URL that handles WordPress Ajax requests. It points to the admin-ajax.php file, typically found in the WordPress admin directory. For example, if your WordPress site is installed at https://example.com, the ajaxurl would be https://example.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php. Why is ajaxurl not defined on
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Migrating your WordPress site is a significant task, and you’re now at the crucial final step: ensuring that your DNS changes propagate quickly. One effective way to achieve this is by temporarily reducing the TTL (Time-To-Live) value for your domain’s DNS records (@ and www). The idea is to reduce the time as much as
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Migrating a WordPress site to a new host can be a daunting task. Your site has been sitting on the old hosting for quite some time and for this reason is relatively stable but it’s time for a switch. Why testing the new WordPress hosting is important before you flip the DNS switch? One of
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Let’s say you have been tasked to upgrade an older version of WordPress. WordPress team has been doing a great job keeping versions compatible and the upgrades succeed in 99.99% of the time which is awesome and is probably taking them lots of time and effort to do this. Backups Before you do anything. It’s
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Creating clickable links within WordPress post excerpts can significantly enhance user experience, making it easier for readers to navigate to the intended URLs. If you’d like to transform plain text links in excerpts into clickable links, you can use the following PHP code. This code snippet can be added to your functions.php file or, preferably,
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Managing plugins in a WordPress Multisite setup can be a bit tricky, especially when you need certain plugins to be available only to superadmins. This guide will walk you through the steps to disable specific plugins for non-admin users while keeping them active for superadmins. Why Would You Want to Disable Plugins for Non-Admin Users?
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Experiencing an “Internal Server Error” in WordPress can be frustrating, but it’s a common issue with several potential solutions. This guide will walk you through the most effective methods to diagnose and resolve this error, ensuring your website is up and running smoothly again. Understanding the Internal Server Error An Internal Server Error (also known
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Introduction Fetching RSS feeds in WordPress can be efficiently handled using the fetch_feed() function. This built-in WordPress function which simplifies the process of retrieving RSS feed items from a remote (WordPress) site. Step-by-Step Guide Example how to fetch and display RSS This is a standalone php script that loads wp-config and WordPress. It would be
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