Jacob Goldman has just released a thorough collection of mini-tutorials, containing 8 tips for WordPress template developers that address common CMS implementation challenges. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran when it comes to making advanced changes to your template files, or you’re just wanting to add some cool features to your site, these tips are well-documented and easy to follow.

These examples are written for WordPress 2.7+ and should work in the latest WordPress version.

Included in the article…

1. Associating pages with post categories.
2. “Friendly” member-only pages.
3. Embedding a log-in form that returns to the current page.
4. Identifying the top-level page.
5. Breadcrumb navigation – without a plugin!
6. Creating sidebar content elements.
7. Feature selected posts on the front page.
8. Highlight the current post’s category.

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