Building a Simple CMS with PHP and WordPress

Why Build a CMS with PHP and WordPress?

WordPress, built on PHP, is a powerful platform for creating custom content management systems (CMS). This guide shows how to create a simple CMS using WordPress and PHP.

1. Setting Up WordPress

Download and install WordPress, then configure it with a database.

2. Creating a Custom Post Type

Add a custom post type in your theme’s functions.php:

function create_custom_post_type() {
    register_post_type('portfolio', [
        'labels' => [
            'name' => 'Portfolio',
            'singular_name' => 'Portfolio Item'
        ],
        'public' => true,
        'has_archive' => true,
        'supports' => ['title', 'editor', 'thumbnail']
    ]);
}
add_action('init', 'create_custom_post_type');
			

3. Customizing the Admin Interface

Add custom fields using plugins like Advanced Custom Fields or code them manually.

4. Building Front-End Templates

Create a template file (e.g., archive-portfolio.php) to display your custom post type.

Conclusion

Using PHP and WordPress, you can build a flexible CMS tailored to your needs. Leverage custom post types and templates for a professional solution.