10 Reasons Why Custom Post Types are Essential for Your WordPress Projects

[@caknuckler]

I’m sort of new to this web development field but I just went straight for custom post types based on some of Paul’s older videos and haven’t looked back. I basically plan any work based how I can complete it with custom post types.

[@theunwrittenwpexperience]

This is the way! 😊

[@Jason-mk3nn]

Would you consider doing a video on CCT (Custom Content Types)? While CPTs are essential, there will get to be a point where the WordPress database is going to get really bloated, where CCTs would allow the content to be separate from the core WordPress db.

[@webdev.vidyutpal]

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[@theunwrittenwpexperience]

I get the performance benefits with custom db tables but the downsides of cct are far greater ... I would recommend sticking to cpt since it is more aligned with the wp core. Otherwise you're limited to the compatibility of JetEngine. You probably can't use any of the dynamic data features in elementor or bricks. You can only use JetEngine elements. And that is a big disadvantage. And you can run into troubles with other plugins like seo plugins ... since most of the wp plugins rely on the existing post and post meta database structure. And it's up to JetEngine to make cct compatible with other plugins. In my experience if you don't overdo it with acf repeaer fields, groups etc... and you have a limited amount of post meta fields you won't run into performance issues anyway. And if you have hundreds or thousands of posts in your wp db, it's probably a good idea to get a developer on board. But I've never used cct so please correct me if my thinking is wrong.

[@Jason-mk3nn]

@@theunwrittenwpexperience CCT is not limited to JetEngine. It is just gaining more visibility now, because if you've ever looked under the hood of a WordPress database it is a giant mess, and because of all of the new functionality brought to it over the past decade, it gets worse every single year. I believe WordPress has also alluded to the functionality and benefits of CCTs. I know it is easy to say to stay within the lines, but at the same time, the right tool for the right job, and sometimes we have to come up with new tools to better adapt to changing environments. Otherwise, we would never have seen widespread use of CPTs, or other commonplace tools and techniques within the WordPress ecosystem. The reason I bring it up here, is because Paul is amazing when it comes to explaining concepts, technologies and techniques. By bringing forth new ideas, it gives rise to learning how to use them to make a difference and in turn find other new advancements. I am not saying everyone should jump on CCTs, but instead saying that there is a ripe opportunity to teach the fundamentals now, as the tools are slowly becoming available.

[@WPTuts]

@@Jason-mk3nn interesting idea and tbh, I wish CCT's were being actively developed further to allow for more structured organisation and data grouping. I do agree that they provide a significant boost to data structure by bypassing the normal WordPress way of storing more data than is really required in the database. To date, my only real exposure to them has been through JetEngine, which hasn't really matured beyond the initial release several years ago (unless I've missed something). If you have any suggestions on tools or specific use cases, I'm all ears. :)

[@alexander-van-aken]

Metabox has custom database tables for the custom fields. Highly recommended to use metabox. Acf does not have that natively and it requires another plugin which not a smarter choice.

[@htz70]

I often need a CPT (archive and singles) as a sub/child of a Page, like /about/team/, and /about/team/joe/. I can (usually) do that in URLs with the rewrite. But not necessarily in a Breadcrumb. What breadcrumb method/plugin can do that (in a Bricks site)?

[@Liam-fb4tu]

Love all your videos Paul, you explain things so clearly and for beginners like me I find it really easy to follow. Would love to see an up to date video on custom post types as they still confuse me being new to WordPress

[@WPTuts]

Take a look on the channel as there is a new up to date version already uploaded a couple of months ago. 👍

[@Liam-fb4tu]

Cheers Paul will check that out for sure

[@pixelgap]

Thank you Paul. Nice video.

[@WPTuts]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@mmb811]

EXCELLENT video as USUAL 😉

[@WPTuts]

Thank you so much 😀

[@michaelfoerster3364]

I love CPT but i am always worried about the performance. Moreover I am worried when I use custom fields for woo products. How quickly is wordpress slowing down with a lot of cpt data? Should we use a seperate table e.g. with metabox? Can you please make a video where you use own table for CPT...thank you!

[@theunwrittenwpexperience]

A woo product is a cpt so how are you using cpt with a cpt?

[@michaelfoerster3364]

@@theunwrittenwpexperience sorry, i was refering to custom fields

[@theunwrittenwpexperience]

@@michaelfoerster3364 oh yeah ... those can get tricky with woo products ^^ especially if you add a lot of custom fields ... but in most cases custom fields are not the reason for slow wp websites, but they can have a negative contribution

[@blagojelukic]

Can you make Custom Fields ACF with a Free version of Elementor or is that not possible?

[@WPTuts]

No, you need the dynamic tags functions in Pro or use a paid plugin like Dynamic Content for Elementor.

[@Tom-l9h]

A lot of people are saying Jet Engine is not that good for performance. I do not know if that is the case. What would you use, JetEngine, Metabox or ACPT because they all have LTDs?

[@toby-green]

I have a custom post type that is not publicly queryable . Because it's not publicly queryable it doesn't get picked up by Rank Math as a post type - so there's no option to turn off indexing. This means that google picks up the loop content. I use ACF and don't see a method to turn off Indexing there. Other than code and /or yet more plugins is there a way to turn off indexing that you are aware of Paul?

[@toby-green]

I switched the content into a repeater field in an options page - hopefully that will do the trick. But would be good to have a native option in ACF to turn off indexing for post types.

[@visualmodo]

Very good work! =D

[@TechnicalGauhar]

Please make one video how to use different logo in elementor loop grid

[@ElementoryMyDearWatson]

Hi Paul, whats the link to the Figma to Bricks Course? I can only see the Elementor edition on your site.

[@WPTuts]

Here you go. learnbricksbuilder.com/course/from-figma-to-wordpress-bricks-edition/

[@ElementoryMyDearWatson]

@@WPTuts Thanks Paul, tagged n bagged :)

[@Kal-el23]

What analytics plugin are you showing in video?

[@WPTuts]

I'm using Indepenedent Analytics - independentwp.com/

[@greg54444]

I've been building a website for months. Completely new to wordpress months ago. I've made a lot of progress with ACF and Elementor, but I'm still so far away from what I need. I'm ready to cry uncle at this point. How do I find people to help me that have the skill set to work with elemenentor pro, ACF, nice looking grid loop layouts, filtering etc.?

[@WPTuts]

Join the WPTut Facebook Group and ask your questions there - 14,000 WordPress users and a great place to find answers. :)

[@susanpearson-creativefibro]

The majority of my posts are about 2000 words. Recently I’ve been thinking about adding more frequent short form content, almost like a Twitter/X feed but I want it to be native and not from X. I guess I could use a Custom Post Type to do this.

[@WPTuts]

Absolutely! Using a combination of CPT's and Taxonomies would allow you to easily organise and maintain your content.

[@sellywiththejelly]

That courses template is pretty nice! Was that built in bricks? Do you have a tutorial for that?

[@WPTuts]

No, that's built in GeneratePress & GenerateBlocks, but should be easy enough to build in Bricks.

[@cosminrus6571]

Does anybody know how to create that beautiful WordPress admin dashboard?

[@WPTuts]

Ultimate Dashboard Pro is what you need and HappyFiles if you want to media/content organisational options. :)

[@reufjaha123]

There is one big difference between ACF and Meta. Lets say I create cusom post type for logos or testimonials. I dont want single post link for these and we dont have option in ACF to disable it. I tried with Meta box and you can do it. With ACF we have to use Rank math and block indexing.

[@WPTuts]

I'm afraid that's not actually correct. If you don't want the associated posts to be available on the front end with ACF, you just need to uncheck the 'Publicly Queriable' option in the CPT's advanced settings and URL.

[@reufjaha123]

@@WPTuts thanks, I was trying this but didn't work with ACF and I didn't explain well. If i am using query for archive and want to show posts in archive but disable click to single items it doesn't work for me.