Every WordPress theme comes with a function.php file or the theme functions file. In this post I’ll explain where to find it, and why it’s better to not modify it directly. Though each theme has its own functions.php file, it is only the active theme’s functions.php file that is activated when the site loads. Inside… Continue reading What Is the functions.php File in WordPress?
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How to add Google Analytics to WordPress
Although Google Analytics is an essential tool for monitoring your WordPress site, the two platforms aren’t automatically connected. To add Google Analytics to WordPress, follow the three-step process below. We’ll give you two easy methods you can use to start tracking your website traffic. Why You Should Use Google Analytics Google Analytics provides valuable insights… Continue reading How to add Google Analytics to WordPress
A Web Designer’s Typographic Boilerplate
I like to use a typography.css in my projects; a separate file which houses all the basic structural typographic styles I’ll need. A lot of what’s found within it is obvious stuff (heading sizes, for example) but it also contains less obvious things which I don’t want to forget. Let’s work our way through the… Continue reading A Web Designer’s Typographic Boilerplate