WordPress – Merge wp_postmeta table (local version with online)
When extra information is required to be stored for a specific record in ‘wp_posts’, it can be stored in the
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WordPress – Add Custom Content Plugin
Editing posts directly within the wordpress editor can be a nuisance when wordpress inserts ‘p’ tags and the like. Sometimes I want to edit HTML in actual HTML editor which allows me greater control over the presentation of the content. To facilitate this I have added a plugin which inserts HTML from a custom file based on the post id.
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WordPress template hierarchy – How wordpress decides which template to show based on user selections. Thumbnail goes to flowchart, link
Read moreWordPress – SET setup – Reference info
Links to source info used for SET site: Adding ‘categories’ to a custom postWordPress does not automatically show categories from
Read moreR – Reference environment & settings commands
A list of commands I have used in R for information about the environment or general settings.
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Modelling employer/employee matching
There are a myriad of different skill sets required by various employers. If we see those requirements as random blocks forming random shapes which employees need to fit, we can model the situation in a simplistic way.
Read moreWordPress – Controlling content within the loop
When the content to be shown needs to be modified, the query used by the ‘loop’ is adjusted to suit. For example, if it was desirable to have only a specific category on the home page.
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Missing convention?
In this clip from years ago, (SPOILER ALERT…) Presh explains how sticking to the ‘operations order’ determines the correct answer to be 9. I was quite shocked at this result.
Read moreWordPress – Links (Reference…)
Useful links:
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WordPress – Google Analytics (ga) tracking code as a plugin
For wordpress sites I build, I insert the google analytics (ga) tracking code into the html head section via a plugin. I prefer this ‘cleaner’ approach of separating the code into a separate file. I also use the Wordpress function ‘is_user_logged_in’ to remove most of my visits to the site as I am typically signed in to my WP admin account. This post describes the steps I use…
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