Code Snippets and Tweaks to Replace WordPress Plugins

[fm1234]

TFA

From TFA:

...do we really need to use plugins for the most common and basic tasks, like installing Analytics or re-directing your feed to Feedbuner? Or, do we really need plugins for pagination, contact forms or even a content slider? Of course not. There are better and in some cases simpler solutions, as we will show you in this article.

There are many benefits to not using plugins: You will have more control over customization and functionality, you can make WordPress faster and uncluttered, and most importantly, you will be able to reduce potential security risks. On top of all these reasons, there really is no greater satisfaction than coding everything yourself.

Frank

 

[SeriousDevver]

Handy collection.

The only real benefit of plugins for everything plus the kitchen sink is safe editing. All it takes to error out a page running php is one syntax error, open parenthesis, etc. This way non-php-savvy users can make changes to a WP site's functionality without breaking it.

 

[DanWesson]

That rocks! Thanks for posting it.
+reppity! :thumbsup:

 

[fm1234]

Happened across another great collection here -- overlaps a bit with the previous link, but still some great tips.


Frank