Learn WORDPRESS-PHP-PLUGINS with Real Code Examples

WordPress provides a web-based dashboard for site management.

PHP powers the backend, while themes control frontend design.

Plugins extend functionality with minimal coding.

Custom PHP code and hooks allow developers to add advanced features.

WordPress supports databases (MySQL/MariaDB) for content storage.

Content management (posts, pages, media)

Theme-based frontend rendering

Plugin system for extensions

Hooks and filters for custom functionality

Multisite support for managing multiple sites

Posts & Pages - content types

Themes - control frontend layout and style

Plugins - extend site functionality

Widgets & Menus - navigation and content placement

Users & Roles - manage permissions

wp-content/themes/ - themes

wp-content/plugins/ - plugins

wp-content/uploads/ - media

wp-admin/ - dashboard and admin interface

wp-includes/ - core WordPress code

Install WordPress and select a theme

Add plugins for required functionality

Create posts, pages, and custom post types

Customize appearance with theme settings or code

Configure security, SEO, and caching plugins

Beginner: personal blog with free themes

Intermediate: small business website with plugins

Advanced: WooCommerce store with custom PHP

Expert: membership portal with custom APIs

Architect: multisite network with enterprise plugins

WordPress vs Wix -> WordPress more flexible and self-hosted, Wix easier for beginners

WordPress vs Joomla -> WordPress larger plugin ecosystem, easier for non-technical users

WordPress vs Drupal -> Drupal stronger for enterprise and complex workflows, WordPress easier to learn

WordPress vs Squarespace -> WordPress flexible and extendable, Squarespace simpler but less customizable

WordPress vs custom PHP -> WordPress faster to deploy, plugins reduce custom coding needs

2003 - WordPress founded

2004 - Plugin architecture introduced

2005 - Theme system refined

2010 - Custom post types and widgets enhanced

2020–2025 - Gutenberg block editor and REST API improvements

Plugin - extends WordPress functionality

Theme - controls frontend design

Hook - action or filter to modify behavior

Shortcode - reusable code snippets

Widget - UI component for sidebars or footer