Simplifying Flexible Content With Advanced Custom Fields

Seemingly every theme these days comes with a heavy-duty page builder, in an attempt to provide an easy way to display content flexibly. But have you ever tried to use one? They’re more complex than they seem and are a nightmare to use for clients. In this talk, we’ll walk through the major flaws of common page builders. I’ll then introduce you to an alternative solution using the Advanced Custom Fields plugin that still offers your clients the flexibility they desire, while offering developers and designers more control over the work they do… and none of the annoying pitfalls of traditional page builders.

Prerequisites

You’ll need to know some basic HTML, CSS, and PHP to implement my suggested system but you can still follow along with the talk without prior knowledge of coding.

Speaker

Author: Sasha Endoh

I'm the founder and principal of Endoh Collaborative, a feminist digital agency helping nonprofits and progressive/purpose-driven businesses be more impactful through accessible and engaging web design and visual branding. My professional experience is both in design and development, which allows me to strike a balance between creative and technical. I'm passionate about using technology to support and amplify all those who are fighting the good fight and believe that this power of technology comes with a hefty amount of responsibility.

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