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  • Using a Code Snippets Plugin

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    Chad Butler
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    For users not comfortable with adding code snippets by other means, a code snippets plugin manager can be a great tool. Actually, it can be a great tool for other users, too. One of the most commonly used code snippets plugins is the aptly named “Code Snippets“. The plugin allows you to add custom code…

  • How to Connect to SSH

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    SSH is a protocol for secure remote login and other secure network services over an insecure network. Most hosts provide SSH access with your hosting plan. SSH access allows you to log into a command prompt, perform common administrative tasks, and execute commands just as if you were sitting at the server itself. You can run additional…

  • Using WP-CLI to migrate/copy your site

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    When working with a development site for testing, a common question is how to migrate.  What is a quick way to copy a site to a development copy and vice versa? For me, I often use WP-CLI for this purpose.  WP-CLI is the Command Line Interface for WordPress.  It allows you to manage your WP…

  • Remember Login Details

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    This article will discuss some elements of the login form that sometimes confuse users (and admins).  Some of these concepts are not necessarily specific to WP-Members (or even WordPress) while some are, and some overlap. 

  • Why you should NOT use do_shortcode()

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    Chad Butler
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    DO NOT use do_shortcode() to run a shortcode! If you have to ask yourself “why?” when reading that, then this post is for you!