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How to set up archive pages based on custom taxonomy?
While a summary is offered here, please know that some details discussed herein reflect the implementation discussed previously. In order to set up front end visible archive pages for Custom Taxonomies, everything begins with the rewrite slug attached to your Custom Taxonomy.
Is there a custom taxonomy in WordPress 3.0?
Note: This article is an extension of Custom Post Types, Custom Taxonomies, and Permalinks in WordPress 3.0 which discusses the Custom Post Type and Custom Taxonomy implementation we’ve setup thus far. While a summary is offered here, please know that some details discussed herein reflect the implementation discussed previously.
Can a rewrite slug be based on a taxonomy?
As mentioned earlier, a rewrite slug, unless otherwise defined, is based on the Custom Taxonomy name itself, hence our current /brands/%taxonomyname%/ result. We simply need to change our Custom Rewrite Slug to include the URL structure we’re looking for, in this case cameras/brands:
Where do I find custom taxonomy in WordPress?
By default, a Custom Taxonomy rewrite slug is based on the Taxonomy Name. Considering our Brands Custom Taxonomy, we might expect the Taxonomy listing would be made available at /cameras/brands/%taxonomyname%/; unfortunately that’s not the case.
Where are the labels for a custom taxonomy?
The $labels array holds the labels for the Custom Taxonomy. These labels will be used for displaying various information about the Taxonomy in the Administration area. The $args array holds the configuration options that will be used when creating our Custom Taxonomy.
Can you create your own taxonomy in WordPress?
To understand what Taxonomies are and what they do please read the Taxonomy introduction. As classification systems go, “Categories” and “Tags” aren’t very structured, so it may be beneficial for a developer to create their own. WordPress allows developers to create Custom Taxonomies.
How to register a taxonomy for a post?
Register the Taxonomy “course” for the post type “post” using the init action hook. Activate your plugin, then go to Posts > Add New. You should see a new meta box for your “Courses” Taxonomy.
Is the default taxonomy the same as the custom taxonomy?
Custom taxonomy archives are no different from the default taxonomy archives. They both are the same in every aspect. You can still use archive.php to render the custom taxonomy archive. Same Loop, Same everything.