Tag: Pods
Semi-Protected Download URLs in WordPress via Transients, Cookies, and Pods
I continue to further utilize WordPress as a project framework with every project. I recently implemented a walled garden of content that contained a downloads section that got me thinking about how I could up the ante a bit and make those downloads semi-protected without becoming too invasive.
Posted: April 16, 2012
Pods 2.0 on Kickstarter!
Pods Development Framework 2.0 by Scott Kingsley Clark — Kickstarter. Pods 2.0 has been a work in progress for some time now. The core team has been doing everything we can to make it happen, but the fact of the matter is we’ve got families to support and bills to pay. Working on such a […]
Posted: September 14, 2011
Donate to the Pods CMS Framework Project
Donate to the Pods CMS Framework project « Pods Development. Full disclosure: I am on the Pods development team but will not be accepting proceeds from donation collection at this time. I talk about Pods a lot, I stand behind it fully as an
Posted: April 08, 2011
Pods CMS » Pods 2.0
Pods CMS » Pods 2.0. The details surrounding Pods 2.0 have been unleashed! If you’ve never used Pods before (what?!) you’ll be super interested in what’s coming in 2.0! Pods is a CMS framework. That is to say it’s a plugin that facilitates the creation of a very detailed content management system using WordPress at […]
Posted: September 10, 2010
WordPress Custom Post Types & Pods: What’s Next?
On more than on occasion I’ve been asked about my future with Pods specifically given the immanent release of WordPress 3.0 featuring Custom Post Types. On the spot, I didn’t have to ponder too much, but I did want to let things seep in for a while before explaining my stance in full.
Posted: May 31, 2010
Making your Pods Input Helpers a Bit More Helpful
Input Helpers in Pods really enhance the usability of Pods in WordPress. They work to modify data represented to the user in such a way to make it more useful or more valuable. I think that’s an important factor to take into account when setting up a Pods powered WordPress site for your clients.
Posted: May 10, 2010
Upgrading Pods to use TinyMCE instead of NicEdit
WYSIWYG is trouble, but I’ve come to like TinyMCE the most out of anything. Pods has had one hand tied behind its back due to a the_editor() bug plaguing multiple instances of TinyMCE on the same page, but this quick Input Helper should help get us by until they’re officially supported in core.
Posted: March 30, 2010
Using Input Helpers in Pods CMS for WordPress
Input Helpers in Pods CMS for WordPress allow you to work with and manipulate the data available to your clients on a per-input-field basis. In this walkthrough we’ll discuss limiting the WordPress Pages available in a Pick column as a method of applying a custom background image to the selected pages.
Posted: March 22, 2010
Building a Store Locator with WordPress and Pods
I’ve always been curious about adding a location based proximity search powered by ZIP code and desired radius. It’s actually quite easy to do using WordPress, Pods, and some crazy MySQL queries. This walkthrough shows you how to add a PHP/MySQL based store finder powered by WordPress and Pods.
Posted: February 22, 2010
The Last of the Pods Basics: Pagination and Sorting
To wrap up the Basics of Pods in January, I’d like to cover the last couple items I feel are almost essential in having the user experience of Pods come full circle for both you and your user. Pods offers both pagination and sorting out of the box, and each can be very helpful when it comes to working with the plugin.
Posted: January 25, 2010