adding custom fields to a theme I bought

When you edit a post or page, at the top right is a button which says “screen options”.

If you click that, you can select “custom fields”.

From there you can add a key and a value.

To get them showing will require you to edit the theme and add your own php code.

https://codex.www.ads-software.com/Function_Reference/get_post_custom_values

Unless there’s an easier way to do it with the theme you’re using, such as widgets. But if you want something bespoke, such as you’ve just decided three boxes would look nice / are necessary for what you want your site to do. You’ll have to keep nagging the developer!

YEP, well at least I’m on the same page… can see the place to add keys and values. Thanks, now checking out the link you’ve just posted, and YES.. have been naggggggging, begging, pleading… and offered to pay for customisation. Now thinking it’s time to learn how to do it myself, have chocolate, am ready, clicking link.

PS thanks.

Let me know how it goes… XD

Not good, only progress is chocolate has gone…. waiting for the developer to reply.

here’s where I’m confused – the custom field drop down menu already has numerous options: audio, custom_permalink, has_been_twittered, link-url, quote-author, youtube_clips… and I added one – what to do next? I have to add php code somewhere – what code, and where? The one I’ve created is for a text box, how do I get to see the box? Anybody want to step me thru it?

I’m still learning my self. but, I couldn’t resist commenting on your quirkiness. lol

one thing to keep in mind to, is with it being a bought theme, I’m assuming it’s customised to the max, it would be difficult for someone other that the designer to give you solid advice on that particular theme.

He’s either disappeared of the face of the planet, or has spammed me for being a nuisance. Is it wrong to contact him via flickr, G+, his website, modelmayhem, twitter?? Do you think I’ve overdone it? Mind you, this is over 8 months… one social media avenue at a time.

Oh please let there be a way other than via the designer.

More chocolate.