From this tutorial, you will discover what is a CPT, how to create one, and what it can be used for.

!No Coding Required!

What is a Custom Post Type?

The Custom Post Type, also called CPT, is a post type that is different from simple posts. It can have other properties, templates and have its own slug and archive, etc.

For example, you have a website that is specialized in books. All the books have to be posted the same way, with the title, picture, and description. If you would like to show all those books in a grid, you will have to manually add all the information you have already added to the post single pages again.

With the JetEngine you can create a Books CPT and add the “title”, “picture” and “description” meta fields to it. The data you place into the meta fields can be further displayed in a grid automatically without re-entering it. Besides that, you can use it not only in the grid but in any fields that allow dynamic tags.

The posts of a Custom Post Type are gathered and stored in a separate tab of your website’s dashboard, which is very convenient when you need to find something.

The problem

The problem with creating a blog with Wordpress is that until recently the only option to build a blog was with a Wordpress theme. But Wordpress themes are always limited because you have to work within the boundaries of what the developers made. This will often times limit you in terms of features and design options. This is why I don't use Wordpress themes anymore.

The opportunity

Learning how to build websites comes with huge opportunities. You will be able to build your own blog website (like I do in this course) or build websites for other people or businesses. This gives you another skill that you can add to your portfolio, within just a 30minutes of your investment.