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Why Partialise the WordPress Theme Template Files
Using the Template Parts folder is very important for organising your WordPress theme dev files. Find out how best to use it and debate whether to use sections or another element for your partialised theme files.
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The Correct WordPress Theme Screenshot Size, Name, and Format
Theme Screenshots are a great selling point in Theme Development. Primarily the imagery. So make sure you follow this 4-point checklist for great looking Theme Screenshots.
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Why Use a Custom Meta Theme Color for Theme Development
Going the extra mile to impress your client/users? Use a Custom Meta Theme Color! It is highly recommended to add a meta theme color for your Wordpress theme / website. In fact, make it a standard for your web projects!
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Guide to WordPress Custom Post Thumbnail Sizes
Another reason that makes WordPress powerful is the ability for the theme or plugin developer to make use custom image sizes, which is beneficial for web performance of a theme. Check out why this is the case as well as if you have to use a custom post thumbnail in certain cases.
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Theme Mistake: Setting Custom Post Types in Your Theme
Find out why it is wrong to place your Custom Post Type functions and setup in your Theme’s functions.php file, and that it is better to place it outside your theme.
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Setup a New WordPress Theme Using Yeoman Generator
For WordPress theme development you will find that using Yeoman generators tend to be a lot quicker than downloading and setting up starter themes yourself. Have a look at how easy it is over here, in that you can have a fully prepared starter theme in less than 5 minutes.