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Chad Butler · ·
The new version of the WP-Members Invitation Codes extension has been released. This is a significant update from the previous (1.x) versions. Continue Reading →
Chad Butler · ·
This post describes a very similar process to what is described in the tutorial titled “Send new user an activation link in the new registration email.” The twist on this version is that this will send the user an email requesting that they confirm their email address, then it will send the admin a notification to manually activate that user.
The original version in the other tutorial was intended for use where users just need to confirm their email address. This version is for confirming their email address and then approving the account. Continue Reading →
Chad Butler · ·
When running a WordPress site, it’s important to understand how PHP’s error messaging works. Even if you are not a developer yourself, you need to know how to properly set up and run a site and how to know what’s important for messaging so that you can get the correct information back to developers. This article will cover the basics of PHP’s error messaging and WP’s debug mode.
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Builder plugins (and themes that use them) such as SiteOrigin, Elegant Builder, Divi, and others, have become more popular.
Without beating a topic that has already been beat to death in the WordPress developer community, let me just say that my position on it is conflicted.
First, I generally agree with the assessment provided by Pippin Williamson:
The other big issue is that their use violates a primary reason for using a CMS in the first place – separating content from design. Using a builder embeds design elements into the content which is a major design flaw from a CMS site management perspective.
On the other hand, I also agree with Chris Lema – builders exist because there is a market demand for them:
Why do people want WordPress Page Builders?
Simple. They offer customers a solution for personalization that mass-produced themes can’t offer, while at a lower price than working with a professional web developer and web designer.
A bigger problem than simple compatibility however, is that there is simply no industry standardization. In the WP development community, most successful plugin developers work with WP’s core standards. That makes it easier for everyone because if something isn’t initially compatible, a couple of adjustments with filter/action hooks and you’re dovetailing seamlessly.
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Generally, the WP-Members MailChimp extension is used to subscribe users to your list when they register. But using the extension’s API, it can also be used to restrict site registration to users who are subscribed an existing MailChimp list.
This process requires the WP-Members MailChimp Integration extension.
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