I am working for a client right now that is wanting me to author a wordpress plugin for them, and on top of that they want me to integrate it into their template as a feature. However since the url of the location of the plugin could change I want to be able to call the loaded plugin from the template, however I am not finding any good way to do so. I have read over WordPress Codex and not found a function that suits what I need, or I simply don't understand what they are doing. I am not familiar with how WordPress loads and uses plugins. Thanks!
Here's the WP overview on plugins.
In short, plugins are managed by the WP install and once activated automatically load when the pages are called. Plugin files are stored in: wp-content/plugins/ and are stored within each individual WP installation. As long as your client doesn't mess with the wp-content directory structure, your plugin should load if activated in the WP admin console (and it's functional/doesn't break). This is the only way to run plugins through WP as of now (though I don't see this changing).
Wordpress has a built in function to find the path to your plugin, similar to this:
$pluginpath = plugin_dir_url(your_plugin.php);
I believe that is what you are asking, no? Or are you referring to sending a function from the plugin to the template? In that case, you have to use an action hook. Here is the reference: Link
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I'm new in WordPress
I misunderstand one thing about the theme use in WordPress
For example, I wanna create the as same website as this I purchased this template.
But when I installed the theme in WordPress it shows me the default Index.php file with little info, used my purchased theme
And when I purchased the theme there exist all src files of the above website.
How I can use my purchased src files of website that will work all function for ex: logins with db?
Thanks in advance!!!!
After you purchased the theme, you probably have just installed the theme and haven't created any pages or tweaked any settings. So if you want to get the same look as that of the preview website, you probably have to check whether the developer has provided any dummy data for importing.
Most of the themes listed in ThemeForest would have the option to import dummy data, so that customers would be able to install some pre-made posts, pages, config, etc. This might be there inside the custom settings page(as a single button to download the content) of the theme, or maybe they have provided it in separate XML files for you to import. If the files you have downloaded doesn't have it, make sure you downloaded All files & documentation. Here's a sample screenshot:
My guess is that you might have only downloaded using the Installable WordPress file only option.
If you are still unable to get the dummy data, probably you have to ping the support of that theme asking them to provide the dummy data.
I'm trying to move my site from Joomla to Wordpress. I'm not a developer and I'm not that well versed with Joomla. I've already recreated the entire site in Wordpress and I don't care too much about SEO. I've had a look at the migration plugin in WP but it's not doing what I need it to do.
Currently, my Joomla site address is: http://myfakesite.com/index.php?lang=en. My WP site resides at http://myfakesite.com/wp/
I've already tried the redirection option from within Joomla but it's not working.
I intend to completely remove Joomla from my server and its database too. How should I proceed?
Use WP all import free plugin by Soflyy.
Its very good way for transfer data with true format,
For first you must export all Joomla data in XML file,
I think its easy. You can find plugin from this link
I have been develope one site in joomla framework. Now my trouble is that client want one custom page in this site. so, please guide me how to i setup theme interface in this custom page?
Although this is not my favorite solution, instead of including Joomla in your script, you can put your script inside an article with an extension that can read your code, like DirectPHP and others.
You can make something like error.php which is really a mini application that renders a single page. You can see in the core how elements of the emplae are used and you can evn pull in modules and so on.
I'm sorry if my question is not good quality.I have problem when I want to understanding wordpress , I'm new in wordpress, and I want to create some module in wordpress, It's Possible?
ex.
if i want to add module, what must I'm studying in wordpress ?
Joomla usually refers to a module. Writing one in WordPress is considered a plugin. You should start studying the Codex and it will lay what you need to do out for you.
You can find that on the WordPress site at Writing_a_Plugin
WordPress Plugin: A WordPress Plugin is a program, or a set of one or more functions, written in the PHP scripting language, that adds a specific set of features or services to the WordPress weblog, which can be seamlessly integrated with the weblog using access points and methods provided by the WordPress Plugin Application Program Interface (API).
Wishing that WordPress had some new or modified functionality? The first thing to do is to search various WordPress Plugin repositories and sources to see if someone has already created a WordPress Plugin that suits your needs. If not, this article will guide you through the process of creating your own WordPress Plugins.
To develop WP plugins, you must familiar with wordpress hooks and API functions.
You can start learning/exploring from any existing plugins. I had started with "Hello_Dolly" :)
I want to develop WordPress themes and plugins. What do I need to know to do this?
I have knowledge of PHP, HTML, CSS and JavaScript. I have developed a few projects using these. What is the best place to start (except Codex), is there any book? Where can I know how the core of WordPress works?
Check out this neat infographic for a good introduction to the anatomy of a wordpress theme.
http://yoast.com/wordpress-theme-anatomy/
Professional WordPress Plugin Development
Digging into WordPress
For Plugins:
There are two places where you can code for plugin in Wordpress.
1. functions.php
2. Create a folder in plugins folder, inside that folder. Create a blank .php file, and code there.
For Themes:
As you asked for learning wordpress themes. Go to themes folder, try to get the structure and flow of wordpress default themes.
You've to code within themes folder.