Automate your local WordPress setup on Laravel Herd with a single command
A bash script that sets up a local WordPress site using Laravel Herd and WP-CLI, from downloading core to configuring debug settings.
Daniel Post
Writing about WordPress, web development, and working independently.
Latest posts
Enable WordPress PDF thumbnails for local installations
How to fix missing PDF thumbnail generation in local WordPress development by installing Ghostscript via Homebrew and configuring the PHP FPM path.
Just post (or talk)
A short encouragement to use speech-to-text tools like Aqua Voice to lower the barrier to writing blog posts and build momentum.
Automatically build and deploy projects with GitHub Actions
How to set up a GitHub Actions workflow that builds WordPress plugins and themes with Composer and Node, then deploys them to a remote server over SSH using rsync.
My goals for 2025
A personal list of goals for 2025 covering plugin development, fitness, writing, content creation, and learning new technical skills.
Using the Block Bindings API to show a taxonomy count in WordPress
How to use the WordPress Block Bindings API to dynamically display a taxonomy term count in a paragraph block, replacing the need for a custom block.
Run WP-CLI with Xdebug using Herd Pro
A quick tip on how to enable Xdebug when running WP-CLI commands using Laravel Herd Pro, including a handy shell alias.
Part 1: Creating a WordPress options page using React and Gutenberg
A step-by-step guide to setting up a WordPress plugin with a custom admin options page using @wordpress/scripts, React, and Gutenberg components.
Part 2: Creating a WordPress options page using React and Gutenberg
Building on the plugin from part 1, this guide adds a React-powered text input synced with the WordPress REST API and a save button using Gutenberg components.
How I Setup My Personal Site on WordPress
A brief overview of the hosting, theme, and plugins used to build a personal WordPress site, including SpinupWP, DigitalOcean, and a custom block theme.
A Fresh Start
Announcing a refreshed personal website built on WordPress, with a commitment to writing and sharing more about custom WordPress development work.