Web Development — Category
Migrating this blog from WordPress to GravCMS v2
Migrating from WordPress to GravCMS v2 was fairly straightforward, with all recent content and my custom WordPress theme included.
Tech rant: Developers - have proper support not just a Discord server
Running a website, forum or ticket system is hard, and providing support is unpaid extra work that can lead to burnout. However relying on Discord as the sole support system is not OK.
ClassicPress: A clean, fast WordPress alternative
ClassicPress began as a 'fork' of WordPress before the Gutenberg editor and Full Site Editing were introduced, and is a faster, more accessible option for straightforward website projects.
Is WordPress still a good option for 2025?
A legal battle between Automattic and WPEngine, fundamental technical issues plus the terrible state of the plugin & theme ecosystem means WordPress might not be the best option for 2025.
Creating user editable shortcodes with Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)
A fairly technical client asked me if he could add WordPress ‘shortcodes‘ for various statistics around his website - it was easier than expected!