Setting default post thumbnails in WordPress themes is actually pretty simple. All you need to do is use the built-in WordPress methods to see if a thumbnail exists and if it doesn’t simply use a default image.
Adding a new class to post_class() function couldn’t be easier. Use post_class(‘new-class’); in your code with the class name inside inverted commas.
Be a better blogger It goes without saying that become a better blogger and be a better blogger mean the same thing but actually blogging better makes you a better blogger. By that I mean if you are a better blogger …
Functionality Plugin A functionality plugin is a custom made plugin for your site. It holds any kind of changes you make to your site, any added features and functions and generally makes your site’s code easier to manage. If you …
Becoming a better blogger isn’t about getting more people reading your posts, get that idea out of your head right away. Good content makes a good blogger so better content makes a better blogger. Obviously the long term goal is to get more people reading your blog and through becoming a better blogger you will reap the rewards of increased traffic to your content.
UPDATED: August 2017. I’ve learned a lot since I wrote this post. I realize the naivety of having the ability to install software on the server but not being able to update the files through CLI. Like I said: I …