Understanding load_template() and get_template_part() in WordPress
See how WordPress template loading works internally and why get_template_part(), get_header(), and load_template() are better than plain PHP includes.
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How I Keep Dozens of WordPress Sites Secure on One Server
A practical look at how to secure many hosted WordPress sites with stronger login policies, read-only code, log checks, and remote backups.
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How I Keep Dozens of WordPress Sites on One Server Secure
A practical security routine for maintaining many WordPress sites on one server, from hardening and backups to update strategy.
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Sorting WordPress Terms with term_meta
Use custom term_meta fields in WordPress 4.4+ to sort taxonomy terms without depending on a drag-and-drop ordering plugin.
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Sort WordPress Terms with term_meta Custom Fields
Use term_meta in WordPress 4.4+ to assign custom sort values to taxonomy terms and order term lists reliably in the front end.
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Using Valitron in WordPress to Validate Form Submissions
A practical guide to using the Valitron PHP library in WordPress to validate form submissions before saving them.
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Use the Valitron Library in WordPress to Validate Form Submissions
Use Valitron in WordPress to validate required fields, formats, and custom rules before saving user-submitted data.
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Add WeChat Pay to WordPress with Omnipay WechatPay: JS SDK Public Account Payments
Use Omnipay WechatPay and the WeChat JS SDK to launch public account payments inside a WordPress site running in WeChat.
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Show Important Upgrade Notices in the WordPress Plugins List
Display upgrade warnings directly on the WordPress plugins screen so users notice breaking changes before updating.
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Add a Custom Notification Bubble to the WordPress Admin Toolbar
Create a custom admin toolbar item with a red notification badge for unread messages or other pending items.
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Add a Pending Post Count Bubble to the WordPress Admin Menu
Use add_menu_classes and related patterns to show pending content counts in the WordPress admin menu.
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Use Tabs to Combine Multiple WordPress Taxonomy Metaboxes into One
Improve the WordPress editor by turning multiple taxonomy metaboxes into a single tabbed interface.
