A bash script that sets up a local WordPress site using Laravel Herd and WP-CLI, from downloading core to configuring debug settings.

How to fix missing PDF thumbnail generation in local WordPress development by installing Ghostscript via Homebrew and configuring the PHP FPM path.

A short encouragement to use speech-to-text tools like Aqua Voice to lower the barrier to writing blog posts and build momentum.

How to set up a GitHub Actions workflow that builds WordPress plugins and themes with Composer and Node, then deploys them to a remote server over SSH using rsync.

A personal list of goals for 2025 covering plugin development, fitness, writing, content creation, and learning new technical skills.

How to use the WordPress Block Bindings API to dynamically display a taxonomy term count in a paragraph block, replacing the need for a custom block.

A quick tip on how to enable Xdebug when running WP-CLI commands using Laravel Herd Pro, including a handy shell alias.

A step-by-step guide to setting up a WordPress plugin with a custom admin options page using @wordpress/scripts, React, and Gutenberg components.

Building on the plugin from part 1, this guide adds a React-powered text input synced with the WordPress REST API and a save button using Gutenberg components.

A brief overview of the hosting, theme, and plugins used to build a personal WordPress site, including SpinupWP, DigitalOcean, and a custom block theme.

Announcing a refreshed personal website built on WordPress, with a commitment to writing and sharing more about custom WordPress development work.