WP101 - Themes and Plugins
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This document discusses WordPress themes and plugins. It defines plugins as adding additional functionality to a site, while themes control the look of site content and can also add functionality. The document provides tips on finding reputable themes and plugins from the WordPress repository and trusted developers. It recommends testing new themes and plugins on a development site before installing them live.
WP101 - Themes and Plugins
- 1. WP 101: Themes & Plugins:What are they, and where doI get them? Joe Querin – www.joequerin.com WordCamp Kent - Online – May 31, 2020 @joequerin joecue joecue
- 2. { Overview } • Finding Plugins and Themes • Testing & Trialing • Questions
- 3. { Plugin vs Theme } • What is a Plugin? • Plugins add additional functionality to your site. • What is a Theme? • Themes control the look of your site content, can also add functionality • How? - Discuss more in later sessions.
- 4. { Word of Caution } • On-going debate within the community • My rule of thumb (not really mine, since I borrowed the ideas from the community) • If the functions will create content dependencies, place the functions in a plugin. • A content dependency would be a custom post type, custom fields. Things the site needs to function, without these the site will break. • If the functions are more suited for theme needs (custom image sizes, excerpt length, filter or action that effects content display), then place those functions in the theme. • If in doubt, create a plugin
- 5. { Sourcing Plugins & Themes } • WordPress.org Repository • Themes • Themify • Elegant Themes • StudioPress • Plugins • What are you looking to do?
- 6. { Sourcing Plugins & Themes } • NEVER EVER search for “Free WordPress Themes/Plugins” • Should you feel the need to do this, please download from reputable sources. • Run the theme in your development area first
- 7. { Tips on Finding } • Wordpress.org – Active Installs – Last Updated – Version Compatible – Ratings – Support Forums
- 8. { Plugins } • What are problem are you looking to solve? • What feature do you want to add? • What plugins do you already have installed?
- 9. { Plugins } • Use different search terms • Look for tutorials • Look for plugins from authors you are all ready using plugins/themes from • Review options in currently installed plugins
- 10. { Dev Sites } • Install a local development platform • WAMP • Desktop Server • Local by Flywheel • Check with your host, a remote development server may be an option
- 11. { Dev Sites } • Why? • Check out new plugins or themes before installing. • Will they provide the functionality/features you need for your site. • Practice with WP before going live.
- 12. { Thanks! } Joe Querin www.joequerin.com @joequerin joecue joecue