• Why I Often Build My Own Live Search Instead of Relying on WordPress Default Search
    WordPress Development

    Why I Often Build My Own Live Search Instead of Relying on WordPress Default Search

    July 13, 2026 - By 

    Almost every custom WordPress site I work on has different requirements. Some are company profiles, directories, or knowledge bases. Others are internal company sites with thousands of records. But no matter the project type, I kept noticing the same pattern. Sooner or later, a client would ask, “Can we make the search a bit smarter?” What’s interesting is that they never asked how I would build it. They didn’t care whether I used WP_Query, the WordPress REST API, or something else entirely. All they cared about was one thing. If they couldn’t find what they were looking for, the search…

  • Custom Gutenberg Block ACF Pro: Implementation Case Study
    WordPress Development

    How I Built a Custom Gutenberg Block System with ACF Pro [Case Study]

    May 8, 2026 - By 

    Custom Gutenberg Block ACF Pro became the solution I built when content creators needed flexible writing tools, but I did not want to get stuck writing React or overly complex JavaScript blocks. Gutenberg already provides a strong foundation, yet the default blocks often fall short for the specific content structures used on client websites. This article is a case study from my personal experience, not a generic tutorial. I will walk you through the implementation process, from the reusable block foundation and dynamic registration to custom categories, InnerBlocks examples, ACF fields, and PHP rendering. Let’s dive in. The Challenge I…

  • Tailwind CSS + Prepros: My WordPress Theme Workflow
    WordPress Development

    Tailwind CSS + Prepros: A WordPress Theme Workflow from Personal Experience

    May 2, 2026 - By 

    TL;DR Many developers jump straight into Vite, Webpack, or a starter kit when they start using Tailwind CSS. That approach is modern — but not always necessary. Most of the WordPress projects I work on are custom PHP-based themes. The structure is simple. I do not need Hot Module Replacement or a complex development server. What I do need is fast CSS compilation, reliable file watching, and livereload so design iterations feel effortless. My solution: Tailwind CSS CLI for building CSS, Prepros for everything else. I have used this combination across multiple projects, and it remains my go-to workflow to…

  • Role-Based Discount WooCommerce
    WooCommerce Development

    How I Built a Role-Based Discount WooCommerce System [Case Study]

    January 18, 2026 - By 

    Role-Based Discount WooCommerce became the solution I built when a beverage shop owner needed tiered pricing without spinning up separate stores or relying on overly rigid discount plugins. This article is a case study from my personal experience, not a generic tutorial. I will walk you through the implementation process, from setting up the environment to testing the final product. Let’s dive in. Development Environment Setup Before writing any code, I set up a clean development environment so iterations could stay fast and isolated. I installed LocalWP for local WordPress development because it makes creating separate WordPress installations straightforward. I…