Here I share my latest writing, tech videos, podcast appearances, and scribbled-down thoughts on everything from WordPress and tech to just regular life stuff.
I also co-host a weekly WordPress development show/podcast called viewSource. You can find my writing on industry publications like MasterWP and The WP Minute and even WordPress.org.
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Adding Custom Fields (Attributes) to Core Blocks
Using just three filters, we’ll add a few custom fields to the core “Button” block in WordPress that will update the button’s content on the front end.
How to show the “Choose a Pattern” modal by default on new pages
How to offer a selection of page patterns when creating a new page (as seen in TwentyTwentyFour).
Filter the URLs in Gutenberg Social Link Block
Dynamically populate social link URLs using the render_block filter in WordPress.
Custom Settings Screens in Block Themes
How do you build custom settings pages for “modern” WordPress?
Updating the Twitter/𝕏 Icon in Font Awesome 4
If you’re managing an older website running Font Awesome 4, you might be asked to swap out the Twitter icon for the new X / 𝕏 symbol. Personally, I wasn’t in the mood to pull down an entire site, dig up the build process, replace FA4 with a newer version, etc. Instead, I jumped into…
🔗 WPCoffeeTalk: Brian Coords
A brief yet caffeinated chat with WP all-star Michelle Frechette on her podcast, WPCoffeeTalk.
Speaking at WP Accessibility Day 2023
On September 28th, Aurooba and I will be co-presenting at WP Accessibility Day – a free, online conference dedicated to web accessibility and WordPress.
Build Custom Blocks Using InnerBlocks
A great way to start building blocks for WordPress is using InnerBlocks. Group other blocks together and easily add styles and settings.
Custom Lists in WordPress with Register Block Style
Register a custom block style in Gutenberg with simple PHP and CSS- no JavaScript or build process required.