Using WordPress Transients to Reduce Database Load
Cache your database query results in WordPress Transients to reduce database load and increase your WordPress web page loading speed.
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Passing Variables between PHP and jQuery
How to pass variables from PHP to jQuery and javascript using the wp_localize_script WordPress function.
Pimp My WordPress Maintenance Mode Message
The default WordPress Maintenance Mode Message “Briefly unavailable for scheduled maintenance. Check back in a minute” is kinda sucky. Pimp it now!
Passing Parameters to a Video Link in a WordPress Custom Field
Here’s how to take a video link from a WordPress custom field, display the video and pass parameters such as autoplay.
How to Move Jetpack Social Buttons with Genesis
Here’s how to move the Jetpack social buttons to the top of the post if you’re using the Genesis framework for your theme.
Adding Custom Image Sizes to WordPress 3.5 Media Manager
Here’s how to add some custom image sizes for use with the WordPress 3.5 Media Manager.
How To Set a Page as the Parent of a WordPress Custom Post Type
What if you needed to set a particular page or post in your website as the parent to your new custom post types?
Here’s a solution for that.
How To Create Dashboard Menu Icons for WordPress Custom Post Types
Using an image sprite, we show you how to create dashboard menu icons for your custom post types that change on hover, just like the the core WP icons.
Using the WordPress Post ID Outside of The Loop
WordPress provides access to post and page data within “the loop”, but what if you need to get this information outside of the loop?
