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I often wonder why there isn't a function in WordPress core that will get a post excerpt outside of the loop. Here is a function that will do just that: You call the function by simply passing in the ID of the post …

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Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) is an amazing plugin that can revolutionize the way you build and edit posts inside WordPress. Two of the more common ACF features are repeater fields and flexible content fields, which can …

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If you want to use a particular template for your custom post type (CPT) then the best choice is usually to create a new template such as single-{post-type}.php.  (Check out the WordPress handbook for more details about …

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When reading posts it is common to see links to the next and previous post in the sequence. Something like this: It's a nice feature that keeps readers engaged in your content and also aids accessibility by …

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