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How to reset Post Order and show on top of the list, when change Date

When publishing a new Post, the object shows the first on the front side lists, also the first item in the Sort List. Creating further customized sorting, automatically assign an order index to the object, for a specific taxonomy term or archive. This way the Advanced Post Types Order plugin knows in what position each […]

How to Order Posts Automatically by Category Name

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 […]

How to show posts only for current category and not include childs, when view the re-order interface

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 […]

Apply customized order to search results

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.

Add “Jump to Position” icon for items in re-order list

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 […]

How to Limit the number of order indexes in post queries

When Auto Sort is enabled, the Advanced Post Types Order plugin applies the custom order automatically on the front end. It’s easy to use and requires no coding: the custom order is injected into any front-end or dashboard query that matches the sort settings.

Customizing Sorting Through the default WordPress post type Interface

Optimizing the sorting of content on your website is crucial for improving SEO and maintaining user engagement. When new visitors land on your page, they will only browse for a short time before moving on if they don’t quickly find the information they need. By strategically placing your best products and articles in prominent positions, […]