Have you ever wished you could have your navigation menu change depending on whether a user is logged in or not? For a logged in user they would see a logout option and maybe a link to their profile. Whereas those not logged in would be offered a login menu link. Sounds simple enough. more »
Jul
16
2020
WordPress has a built-in links manager. It was basically intended to be used for what was and still is referred to as a blogroll. Blogrolls aren’t quite as popular today but don’t let this feature go to waste. If you have been thinking about adding a page of links you want to direct your users to, or feature a small links directory, here’s how to do it without adding a plugin. more »
One of the many sites I work on is a genealogy site for Breathitt County Kentucky. It’s a simple informational site using only HTML, javascript and CSS. No server side scripting available. It’s been a good walk back in time for me as I’ve become so accustomed (read “dependent”) on doing everything server side with PHP. Recently an update “demanded” some means of calling attention to it without being too annoying or flashy and also without using an image as there was simply no room for it. It also needed to load fast. Enter javascript and CSS. more »
Have you ever had a situation with a PHP site, where you are including document files to display on the site and need to display the recent revision date for the included file? If you’ve ever quickly tried to accomplish this you may have discovered it’s not immediately obvious how to achieve it. Here’s the answer. more »