PHP WordPress Custom Plugin Development Riches Wren: Enhancing CMS Functionality for Business Needs

Unlock the full potential of WordPress and transform your website into a tailored powerhouse for business success with PHP WordPress Custom Plugin Development: Enhancing CMS Functionality for Business Needs. In a world where WordPress powers over 40% of the web, off-the-shelf plugins often fall short—laden with bloat, rigid features, and hidden costs. This comprehensive guide, authored by experts Riches Wren and JR Riggs, empowers you to create custom plugins that align perfectly with your unique business goals, driving efficiency, innovation, and revenue.
Whether you're an intermediate PHP developer, freelancer, agency professional, business owner with coding basics, or enterprise IT specialist, this book equips you with practical, hands-on skills to build secure, scalable plugins. Dive into foundational concepts like WordPress architecture and PHP essentials, then master core techniques including hooks, actions, filters, custom post types, and database management. Advance to integrations with APIs like Stripe and Mailchimp, Gutenberg blocks, admin interfaces, and headless setups. Prioritize security against threats like XSS and SQL injection, optimize for performance, and deploy with confidence using tools like PHPUnit and Git.
Packed with real-world case studies—from e-commerce cart rules and membership systems to AI integrations and enterprise workflows—this first-edition resource (2025) includes code snippets, exercises, and a quick-reference appendix to accelerate your learning. Say goodbye to subscription fees and compatibility headaches; hello to streamlined operations, enhanced user experiences, and a competitive edge.