Building your own plugin isn't as complicated as it sounds. We walk through how to create a custom #WordPress plugin and why it's often the best option for site-specific features → speckyboy.com/custom-wordp...
Posts by Paul Andrew
Looking to improve what you can build in the block editor?
We highlight some of the best custom #Gutenberg blocks for adding new features and flexibility to WordPress → speckyboy.com/top-custom-g...
What is #MCP, and why does it matter for #WordPress? We explain how the Model Context Protocol connects AI tools to your site and what it could enable going forward → speckyboy.com/what-is-mcp/
Spam orders can be a real problem for #WooCommerce stores. We walk through practical ways to reduce fake orders and protect your checkout process → speckyboy.com/stop-spam-or...
AI can speed things up, but it can't replace relationships. We explain why the human side of #WordPress agencies still matters, especially for long-term client work → speckyboy.com/personal-tou...
You don't always need a new plugin to add features. We show how AI can help extend existing #WordPress plugins, from small tweaks to more advanced functionality → speckyboy.com/ai-extend-wo...
AI tools are starting to reshape the lower end of the web design market. We break down what's changing, who's affected, and where designers can still offer real value → speckyboy.com/ai-impact-bo...
If new website projects are slowing down, it may be time to rethink your services. We look at practical ways #WordPress agencies can adapt, from client education to new AI-driven opportunities → speckyboy.com/new-opportun...
Curious about custom blocks but not deep into React? Telex builds a first draft for you, and @karks.com shows how to review the code and shape it for real use → speckyboy.com/build-custom...
Clients may say they do not care what you use, but they care when updates stop. @karks.com walks through picking WordPress themes and plugins that are more likely to last → speckyboy.com/themes-plugi...
Web hosts and tools can fail at times. @karks.com talks about spotting patterns, using status pages, and setting better expectations so outages hurt a little less → speckyboy.com/web-designer...
Not every site needs a hand-built WordPress theme. @karks.com explores where custom code shines and where modern block themes are more than enough → speckyboy.com/built-scratc...
Tips for Building a Performant #WordPress Website speckyboy.com/building-per...
Best Practices for Your #WordPress Theme's functions.php File speckyboy.com/best-practic...
How to Test Your AI-Generated #WordPress Plugin speckyboy.com/test-ai-gene...
How to Be the Leader Your Web Design Clients Need speckyboy.com/leader-your-...
How to Refactor Your Outdated WordPress Code With AI speckyboy.com/refactor-out...
10 Best Free Landing Page Themes for WordPress in 2025 speckyboy.com/free-wordpre...
8 Best Block Suites You Can Add to WordPress speckyboy.com/top-custom-g...
8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Creating Sticky Elements speckyboy.com/css-javascri...
Can AI Site Builders Make WordPress Easier? speckyboy.com/ai-site-buil...
How to Add Custom Style Variations to WordPress Blocks speckyboy.com/add-custom-s...
How to Guide Your Clients to the Best WordPress Solutions speckyboy.com/guiding-clie...