How #WordPress, WooCommerce & Jetpack Power the CasaGees Pizza Ordering System youtu.be/i8Amjx-C8HM?...

Those who know me will already know the story. Those who don’t… well, here’s how I built a pizza business in three weeks using #WordPress, #WooCommerce and some inspiration from the Community. This is our COVID success story. youtu.be/XAV_FseEpHY

x has finally died!

Oh wow! Did I just see my first ChatGPT ad on TV?

Today I learned that visiting a Christmas market and sampling all the tasters is a surefire way to end up with an empty wallet and a bag full of cheeses, chutneys, and several bottles of spiced rum! Still, should make for a good Christmas I guess 😇

I don’t feel the need to justify it, but if I’m giving something away for free in exchange for an email address, that’s a fair trade, isn’t it?

I made a free full site editor block theme cheat sheet for #WordPress devs (or anyone dipping into theme development). Core blocks, theme.json reference, hooks, and troubleshooting tips I wish I'd had when I started. Grab it: elliottrichmond.co.uk/block-theme-...

Block Theme Cheat Sheet for WordPress I Made a Cheat Sheet for FSE Block Themes (So You Don't Have to Reinvent the Wheel) Here's the thing about developing with Full Site Editing block themes: you're constantly looking stuff up. What blocks are available in core? What goes in theme.json? Which…

Maybe It’s Not WordPress That’s Declining I watched a spat unfold on X recently. It wasn't pretty, but then again, X rarely is. The argument was between people who genuinely care about the web, specifically about WordPress. The bone of contention? Classic WordPress versus modern block themes.…

Totally fed up with all the tech junk and cables I’ve gathered over the years. What do people do with this obsolete stuff once it becomes redundant? I have old DVD backups, boxes of vintage software, old laptops and cables galore!! What am I supposed to do with it all?

I was getting p'd off having to create a new register_block_style... for every little CSS tweak I needed in a theme. So put together a small php helper class. Include it in your theme, create an array of styles, then pass that along with the path to the class! Enjoy! github.com/eirichmond/c...

Gosh! This video got the highest number of views and likes in the shortest amount of time out of all my videos! Why? That’s insane! youtu.be/6sgJNNm5EOU

I may never physically have to build a #WordPress block theme ever again! Behind the Scenes of My Latest YouTube Video: AI, WordPress, and Late-Night Editing elliottrichmond.co.uk/behind-the-s...

Behind the Scenes of My Latest YouTube Video: AI, WordPress, and Late-Night Editing I’ve just uploaded a new video to my YouTube channel where I test how well Claude Code can build a WordPress block theme and honestly, I’m surprised by how good the results were. The video’s called Build a…

Be sure to RSVP to join us tomorrow at Extending Core #WordPress Blocks with Frontend Interactivity: HTML API & Interactivity API meetu.ps/e/Py5Zv/ggh6...

I’m really excited to announce the next WPChelt Meetup on 15th October in Cheltenham. Our guest workshop host @juanmaguitar.bsky.social will be showing how to enhance WordPress core blocks by extending their native markup with Interactivity API directives. www.meetup.com/cheltenham-w...

I’m sorry I can’t be there but if you’re in #Cheltenham you’re welcome to join our crew at the #WordPress Social Q&A - Share Your Issues, Find Solutions meetu.ps/e/PvKgx/ggh6...

Mirror Your #WordPress Site with Wordmove. Sync Local, Staging & Producti... youtu.be/Rii-Je_BOqM?...

I’ve sent you an email about this @libdemcam.bsky.social and it’s really starting to become an issue for us and other residents

Looking forward to tonight’s in-person #WordPress Meetup in #Bristol! 🚀 There’s still time to register if you’re nearby 👇👇👇 Join me at The Best AI Tools for WordPress (That I’ve Seen So Far) meetu.ps/e/PrlNB/ggh6...

Weekdays: #WordPress, code and community. Weekends: Casagees 🍕 slinging #Neapolitan pizza fresh from the oven. From laptop to pizza peel, that’s the balance I love. Check out my latest day in the life of a part-time pizziola 👨‍🍳🍕 youtu.be/agv-23sphsk?...

If you're anywhere near #Cheltenham tomorrow (20th Aug 2025) and you want to learn more about #WordPress Security, Understanding Real-World Vulnerabilities, then why not come and visit us, free to attend and you're welcome to join in the discussion... www.meetup.com/cheltenham-w...

Join is at #WordPress Security, Understanding Real-World Vulnerabilities meetu.ps/e/PpKt9/ggh6...

Oh! Profile alerts on BlueSky!! When did that happen?

SAME AI PROMPT = DIFFERENT CODE STYLES Just showed how to turn Claude Code into the ultimate #WordPress AI builder using simple .md files. ✅ Procedural WordPress plugins ✅ OOP with WordPress Plugin Boilerplate ✅ Perfect coding standards every time Watch: youtu.be/mckUYWT0RLo

The Perfect WordPress AI Builder Secret Most Developers Miss Watch the full tutorial in my latest YouTube video above Example Git repo with various markdown files If you're using Claude Code for WordPress development, you're probably leaving performance on the table. The difference between…

#WordPress AI builder secret, most developers miss this critical step… What I love about Claude Code is how laser-focused you can get with the CLAUDE . md context file. This is especially powerful for WordPress development. Let me explain why this changes everything 👇

Think mega menus are a good idea for your WordPress site? Think again… Here’s why they might be doing more harm than good 👇👀 elliottrichmond.co.uk/website-menu...

Join me at The Best AI Tools for WordPress (That I’ve Seen So Far) meetu.ps/e/PrlNB/ggh6...

Lots of interesting things happening in #WordPress…

Oh I dunno, perhaps folks don't know I create #WordPress content on YouTube? www.youtube.com/@elliottrich...

Menu Navigation vs Mega Menu Navigation, the truth is, we don’t need to solve a problem that doesn’t exist. Menus have always worked, when we let them!

At this months #WordPress meetup it’s a deep dive into how WordPress sites get compromised and more importantly, how to prevent it! WordPress Security, Understanding Real-World Vulnerabilities meetu.ps/e/PpKt9/ggh6...

Missed it earlier this week? I blogged about converting a legacy #WordPress theme into a modern Block theme programmatically. elliottrichmond.co.uk/migrating-le...

Join us on the 20th August for a round table discussion on #WordPress security :) www.meetup.com/cheltenham-w...

Migrating Legacy WordPress Content to the Block Editor: A Real-World Case Study When WordPress introduced the block editor (Gutenberg), it revolutionised content creation but left many existing sites with a challenge: how do you migrate years of legacy content, custom widgets, and meta fields to…

When Gutenberg dropped, it promised clean, structured content editing. But migrating a legacy site full of hacked widgets and tangled meta fields? Not so tidy.

If you’re into #WordPress, whether you’re a developer, designer, site owner, or just curious, come along to the WordPress Round Table meetup. It’s open conversation, not presentations. A chance to share, learn, and chat! meetu.ps/e/Pdq4M/ggh6...

Trying again with the right link: How I Code. Part 1. Possibly the most important programming knowledge I have. These three principles have stuck with me for 30 years. Start with good decomposition. Then use encapsulation to create good abstractions. rosswintle.uk/2025/07/the-...

If you bundle a bunch of custom blocks in a plugin and run the build process, then rename or change the name of a single block, the original still remains in the build folder, making it accessible in the backend. I guess that makes sense, I just assumed the build folder was completely replaced 👀

Still using spreadsheets or email threads for feedback? 😬 Check out BugHerd, I’ve used it for years and just shared how I’m using it on a new project in my latest YouTube video. Game-changer for any web dev workflow. www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKdV...

Pizza popup surrounded by 450 degree ovens in 30 degree heat! Who thought that would be a good idea! 🥵🍕🔥

Latest video is up! I’m diving into the latest progress on the Kate & Tom’s classic-to-block theme conversion… things are shaping up nicely. Also giving a nod to BugHerd, a tool I’ve relied on for years to manage QA and UAT with clients. 🎥 link below

Up until recently, I considered myself a code developer… now I just chat to AI all day, pointing out what it’s overlooked. O_o

My friend @tna.sh is releasing the first module of his #WordPress security course on Thursday. Register before the end of tomorrow (Wed 9th) you should get a £50 discount. Tim is that rare combination of deeply knowledgeable/experienced AND a great teacher/communicator. wpsecurity101.com

Anyone else had that moment where AI tries to solve your simple problem with increasingly complex solutions? Are you finding AI speeds things up or sends you down rabbit holes? #php #xdebug #coding #ai #development 👇😵‍💫 elliottrichmond.co.uk/why-ai-tools...

A timely post, especially considering the question I posted a few weeks ago: 🔗 bsky.app/profile/elli... “Learn JavaScript Deeply” seems to have come full circle, back to good old PHP! 😄

Neat little trick for error logging in #WordPress: Separate your local and production #PHP logs, stops massive files from piling up on your server. One of those small things that makes a big difference.

Funny how unconscious context can be. I’ll review AI-generated code and catch myself assuming it understands my mental model. You know you're a solid developer when you can spot gaps, even the ones you unconsciously assumed an AI would fill!!! #WordPress #plugin #DevTalk #AI