Creating custom Sort for Posts (or any other custom post type) within categories is an easy task using the Advanced Post Types Order plugin, a visual drag & drop interface is easy to set-up and self explanatory. The order can be customized for individual categories which apply accordingly on front side when view such area […]
Divi is a nice theme, the incorporated builder is very easy to use and provides lots of functionalities. But like default WordPress navigation methods it misses any kind of support for Sorting and ordering apply when outputs navigation links. Since version 4.3.5 the Advanced Post Types Order plugin introduced a new module APTO – Post […]
For hierarchical taxonomies like Categories, the terms can take a parent-child structure scheme. This helps for a better organization of the customs port type objects assigned to the categories. Sometimes, the themes and plugins, when query and outputs categories, specify a taxonomy argument called include_children. If set to TRUE, the query returns only direct post […]
A default search returns the found objects for all site custom post types. This makes difficult a sort to be created, which will apply for the search result, as is require all objects to be displayed in the list, which for large sites means thousand of items.
Sorting for WooCommerce Products is a simple process. The Advanced Post Types Order cover all possibilities to match any type of sorting, automated or manual drag&drop. The article at WooCommerce – Sort Products which belong to multiple categories descriebe the basics to get it started.
The re-order interface uses a drag&drop functionality which makes the sorting process very easy. Using a mouse or tap gesture for mobile devices, the items can be dragged and dropped up and down, uppon the required order. The process is generally fast and takes coupe minutes for arrangements of 50-100 objects. On large lists, when […]
When creating a simple sort the selection area outputs the Archive and all taxonomies assigned to a particular custom post type:
When using Auto Sort functionality, The Advanced Post Types Order plugin apply the order automatically on front side. This works very easy and does not require any coding skills, the customised order is inserted automatically in all front/dashboard queries which match the sort set-up.
The JSON REST API service, fully implemented into WordPress since 4.7, provides a great way for other applications to connect. This is a huge step forward, as it can communicate and exchange data regardless of what languages an external program uses.
An easy way to sort products which belong to multiple categories while keeping the previously order set for other places. This will ensure no order list is lost while a new sort is built.
Everything it’s done though an intuitive drag and drop interface.