If you've used WordPress as a CMS for your clients, you've probably had to reassure a client that it’s not just 'a blogging platform'. The Dashboard, however, doesn’t help. Unless you've installed plugins that provide custom post types, all an editor can add are posts and pages. Nearly every client site or premium theme I’ve built has needed something custom: products, events, testimonials, team members, services, locations, and so on. There are some less-than-ideal ways to provide what your client needs. You can give them strict instructions for using post categories or parent pages to create faux post types (that'll break as soon as they forget your instructions). You can find a plugin for each custom post type (that'll introduce more code too, for you to vet and maintain). A cleaner solution is to add your own post types. This article will compare Types and Pods, two plugins for creating unique custom post types to match your (or your client's) needs precisely.
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