In this tutorial I will be demonstrating how to build XML using PHP’s SimpleXML extension. On some very rare occasions you will be called upon to work with XML, you will either need to generate it or consume it. The SimpleXML php extension allows you to easily accomplish both of these actions. You will not […]
Fetch Woocommerce order information when an order is placed using PHP
I recently needed to generate an XML file (Yes, an XML file, don’t ask why) for every order placed on a WordPress and Woocommerce based website. Wow.. headaches for ages thanks to using the incorrect Woocommerce hook but I’ll get into that in the tutorial. Let’s start with some basics… Understanding Hooks There are two […]
How to update your WordPress database when changing your domain name
So you want to change your domain name to include more unicorns and rainbows. Here’s how to update your database to make it work.
Add a custom meta field to a category in WordPress
So I was in the process of building a new plugin and needed a way to add a new field to all Woocommerce categories, this method will do that and it works with standard WordPress categories as well. Yes, I do know that this can be accomplished using a plugin but in some cases, especially […]
I just built my own Raspberry Pi Laptop
I recently attended the WordPress Wordcamp in JHB and the one item I found myself without was a laptop, now i have a notepad filled with scribbled hieroglyphics of awesome tips and tricks. As a work from home freelancer I do kinda need a laptop but have not gotten around to doing the research and […]