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Introduction

The Most Basic WordPress PHP Functions

We open the custom_functions.php file and go through two of the most basic WordPress PHP functions, add_action and remove_action. We use the example of removing our Thesis Nav Menu from it’s out of the box location above the header and add it back below the Header. We also discuss the what the custom.css file and [...]

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Lesson 9 - Part 1 - How to Learn PHP

Lesson 9 – Part 1 – How to Learn PHP

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Lesson 9 - Part 2 - Anatomy of the Thesis custom_functions.php file

Lesson 9 – Part 2 – Anatomy of the Thesis custom_functions.php file

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Customize Thesis Like a Pro – Introduction to editing the PHP

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I believe that one of the most compelling reasons for building your site with Thesis is the relative ease with which custom CSS and custom programming can be added to a Thesis site. An introductory level of CSS, HTML an PHP can get a website owner a very long way. This video tutorial series provides [...]

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Video 1 – An Introduction to custom_functions.php

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Video 2 – Understanding Thesis Hooks

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Video 3 – Removing an Action from a Thesis Hook

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Video 4 – Adding an Action to a Thesis Hook

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Lesson 9 – Introduction to Customizing Thesis Using PHP

How to Learn PHP – Watch the Video Traditional method Set up a local server Hello World Start learning the fundamental building blocks Can’t do anything significant 2 sets of tools Thesis method Work on a live server Start with a very sophisticated set of tools Can do significant things 3 sets of tools Resources [...]

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Troubleshooting custom_functions.php

Anyone learning how to customize their Thesis website using PHP also needs to learn how to troubleshoot errors in their code.  In this video I teach my 6 rules for preventing and finding errors in your custom_functions.php file.  I also describe the work flow that I use when writing custom code for my own Thesis [...]

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