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    • Override meta description written by Yoast SEO in PHP

      Yoast SEO provides the wpseo_metadesc hook for modifying the meta description before it is written to the HTML <meta> tag. If you need to override the description in some way, you can write a function that receives the pending description and returns a different value. The following example illustrates how to modify the description. This… Read More

    • Change the default initial branch name in Git

      Git assigns a name to the initial branch when creating a repository. Historically, the default is master. As of Git 2.28, you can specify a different default name with the following command: Subsequent calls to git init will now use the default name unless the branch name is explicitly specified. To specify a name, you… Read More

    • Enable and disable the file editors in WordPress

      WordPress has two built-in file editors: When using a block theme, both editors will be located under the Tools menu. Otherwise, the plugin editor will be located under Plugins, and the theme editor will be located under Appearance. Both editors provide a similar interface for viewing and editing the files. You should use the WordPress… Read More

    • How to fix 404 errors on WordPress with the Redirection plugin

      This guide explains how to fix 404 errors on WordPress by redirecting users to another page or website. By default, if a visitor tries to open to a page that does not exist, WordPress returns a 404 error. 404 is the HTTP error code for page not found. However, if you renamed or moved a… Read More

    • How to embed a Google sheet into WordPress

      Embedding a Google Sheet directly into WordPress allows for real-time sharing of data in a clean, interactive format. It allows you to keep information updated without the need to constantly edit the post itself. Why Embed a Google Sheet in WordPress? Read More

    • How to embed a YouTube video in WordPress

      Embedding YouTube videos into your WordPress site is a powerful way to enhance your content and engage your audience. Videos can help explain complex topics more clearly, showcase products or services in action, and add a dynamic visual element that keeps visitors interested. Instructions References Read More

    • How to embed a Google form into WordPress

      Google Forms is a free and user-friendly tool offered by Google that allows you to create surveys, quizzes, registration forms, feedback forms, and more. It’s part of the Google Workspace suite and integrates seamlessly with Google Sheets, making data collection and analysis straightforward. Whether you’re gathering customer feedback, running a poll, or collecting RSVPs for… Read More

    • How to use a shortcode in a WordPress template

      Shortcodes are a powerful feature in WordPress that allow you to insert dynamic content with minimal effort. While they’re commonly used in posts and pages, there are situations where using them directly in a template file makes sense: Reusable Functionality: If you’ve already built a shortcode that handles a specific task (like displaying a custom… Read More

    • How to troubleshoot uploading a WordPress plugin ZIP file

      When uploading a plugin ZIP file to WordPress, you may experience issues such as the screen locked on “Installing plugin from uploaded file”. When refreshing it may say link expired. Try these troubleshooting steps. Troubleshooting Steps Reference See also Read More

    • How to edit robots.txt in WordPress

      By default, WordPress does not have a robots.txt file. When requested, WordPress dynamically generates a response: This can be overridden by creating a real robots.txt file in the root WordPress folder. If the file exists, it will be used instead of the dynamically generated response. How to edit robots.txt If you have an SEO plugin,… Read More