How to create Easy Custom Post Types and Fields in WordPress
Custom post kinds and fields give another layer to content production, allowing users to create almost any form of website they desire. Our very own Marco Berrocal will show you how to make them and why you’d want to in this webinar.
Although WordPress doesn’t come with custom post types by default, several plugins and themes will create them for specific purposes. This is in addition to what you can do with this webinar on your own.
WordPress is extremely adaptable, which is one of the reasons why it powers more than 40% of all websites on the Internet. Custom post types and fields are just a few of the numerous features that make WordPress such a gem.
What Is Available in This Webinar About Custom Post Types and Fields?
Marco goes over the essential principles of WordPress and how to post kinds function in this video. There is a lot of material here for people who want to take their content to the next level, so have a look.
It’s worth noting that custom post types and fields provide the WordPress platform a boost. Outside of blogging, you can literally design any type of website you desire.
In fact, I know a few folks who will utilize WordPress to power an entire website based on a single landing page.
What is the difference between a post and a page?
WordPress features two basic content types by default: posts and pages. Both of them work in completely distinct ways, despite having a lot in common in terms of design.
Simply explained, posts are periodic pieces of content that are released at different intervals, whereas pages are for more static content. A page, for example, is frequently used for contact forms, business information and locations, and “About” pages…non-changing content.
In WordPress, posts are normally displayed in chronological order, with the most recent appearing first.
Making Your Own Post Types
Marco demonstrates how to use the Custom Post Type UI plugin in this webinar. It allows you to create custom post types and taxonomy for almost any purpose in WordPress. It’s also one of the most often used plugins among developers.
He also demonstrates how to set up the fundamental settings and explains why certain fields are required when establishing post kinds.
A Bit on Template Hierarchy
Marco explains how template hierarchy works and how you can utilize it to your advantage in this video. Marco demonstrates how all of the content is connected using a real-time example of movies.
The template hierarchy is crucial when looking for various files within your site, depending on the types of content you’re writing.
What Custom Fields Are and Why Use Them
Custom fields are chunks of information that you can add to a post to help it grow. You can, for example, include a “ratings” field alongside a post’s text.
In actuality, you can make a field out of almost any form of content. Images, films, radio buttons, and much more are included.
Marco also goes over what Advanced Custom Fields, another really popular plugin, can achieve. He demonstrates how to set up field groups as well as their settings.
As you can see, creating a custom field for just about any piece of information you want to share with your visitors isn’t all that difficult.
