Thank you for the response. You are absolutely right - I apologize, I have been meaning to update this video and it keeps getting pushed down the proverbial "to do" list. I will make it a priority - as it certainly is not my intention to misinform anyone.
Please DO NOT USE this method to make changes to WordPress. Hacking core is probably the dumbest thing you could do in this and any other situation. Please ignore any tutorial that advises hacking core files.
This change can be accomplished by creating a very basic plugin, or even through your themes functions.php file. The example at wpglee will produce the same results and save you the headache of loosing your customizations the next time you update WordPress.
I came across your video while trying to find a solution to this same issue i am having, i have just found a very helpful solution from this site wpglee. com/2011/03/add-field-to-general-settings-page/ , worked for me, i placed the code in my functions.php file and used "echo get_options('assigned_name')" to return the value .
Problem with this method is when you update wordpress to a new version, your changes will be most likely overwritten. A client will not be a happy camper when features will go away after a simple upgrade.
Thank you for the response. You are absolutely right - I apologize, I have been meaning to update this video and it keeps getting pushed down the proverbial "to do" list. I will make it a priority - as it certainly is not my intention to misinform anyone.
a0media 1 month ago
Please DO NOT USE this method to make changes to WordPress. Hacking core is probably the dumbest thing you could do in this and any other situation. Please ignore any tutorial that advises hacking core files.
This change can be accomplished by creating a very basic plugin, or even through your themes functions.php file. The example at wpglee will produce the same results and save you the headache of loosing your customizations the next time you update WordPress.
flashingcursordotcom 1 month ago
I came across your video while trying to find a solution to this same issue i am having, i have just found a very helpful solution from this site wpglee. com/2011/03/add-field-to-general-settings-page/ , worked for me, i placed the code in my functions.php file and used "echo get_options('assigned_name')" to return the value .
marxyification 2 months ago
@marxyification wpglee . com .... what an AWESOME resource! Thanks for sharing!
a0media 2 months ago
Thank you for the reply, you are 100% correct. That would make sense if the WP core is updated.
a0media 4 months ago
Problem with this method is when you update wordpress to a new version, your changes will be most likely overwritten. A client will not be a happy camper when features will go away after a simple upgrade.
Booboosik 4 months ago