How to Register Custom Post Types in a WordPress Theme and Display Them with Archive Templates

Registering custom post types in a WordPress theme looks simple: paste a register_post_type() call into functions.php, hit save, done. Then the archive returns a 404, the single view falls back to index.php, and the client switches themes and loses half their content. This tutorial walks through the full workflow the way we do it on … Read more

WordPress Template Hierarchy Explained: How WordPress Picks the Right Template File

If you have ever opened a WordPress theme folder and wondered which file actually controls the page you are looking at, you are not alone. Most developers building their first custom theme start by editing files at random, hoping something changes. The good news: WordPress follows a strict, predictable system called the WordPress template hierarchy, … Read more

WordPress Theme.json Tutorial for Beginners: How to Control Global Styles in Block Themes

What Is theme.json and Why Should You Care? If you have started building or customizing WordPress block themes, you have probably come across a file called theme.json. This single configuration file is the backbone of modern WordPress theme development. It lets you define global settings and styles for your entire theme without writing a single … Read more