Archived topic
Creation of Portfolio custom post type
5 replies · Started by C on May 12, 2021
Hello,
I'm coming from a theme framework where portfolio custom post types were built in. I'm still on the learning curve for GP so apologies.
Can you advise on what plugin is best so I can duplicate the same functionality on my new GP/GB site for having the portfolio custom post type.
I assume once the custom post type is in place via the above, in conjunction with WP Show posts I can display these as needed with the free version?
Hi there,
there is this one plugin that registers a portfolio post type:
https://wordpress.org/plugins/portfolio-post-type/
Not sure if it fulfils your exact requirements - but once its installed, yes the WP Show Posts plugins will be able to display them... however, it may require some code to hook in any custom fields that post type registers.
I did research this forum previously and I did see this plugin: https://wordpress.org/plugins/custom-post-type-ui/
...BUT didn't want to put that forward initially as the post was 3-4 years old if I recall so thought best to get unbiased recommendations though aware you may too have to do a little digging also. Aware often with the experience and volume of posts you deal with you'll have a knowledge base of great resources :)
Sounds like the steps are correct for adding a plugin, then integrating with WPSP so I'll continue and feedback.
Thanks as ever for your help!
If you want to build the CPT from scratch CPT UI is a better option as you can decide what goes in there. Lots of possible options out :)
Glad to be of help
A minor update on this support topic.
I installed the CPT UI plugin and it serves the purpose perfectly. WP Show Posts automatically detected this CPT (as likely expected) and displays those posts perfectly. Posting in case this is useful for anyone else new to custom post types with GP.
Thanks again for your help.
Glad to hear that - and thanks for providing your solution!
