I am Justin Tadlock.

I am also a writer. A front-end developer. A gardener. A small-town Alabama kid just trying to figure out whatever it is that that folks are supposed to figure out on this journey. Welcome to my little home on the web.

Coding the WordPress Loop

A guide on correctly formatting your code and using the proper template tags when coding The Loop for WordPress.

Easy navigation menus in WordPress

How to use the built-in WordPress links manager to create an easy-to-edit navigation menu for your site. Change links straight from your dashboard.

Goals for 2009

The new year is upon us. It’s time for setting goals and making resolutions. Find out what I have in store for 2009.

Looking back on 2008

Taking a look back at my life both online and offline in the year of 2008. View some great discussions, tutorials, and other announcements made throughout the year.

My 2008 Christmas

I got the opportunity to spend Christmas with my family this year, to relax, eat good food, and just enjoy the holidays. I received two surprising gifts that show my family’s support.

Why I created a WordPress theme framework

I created a WordPress theme framework for quite a few reasons. In this post, I’ll try to address my reasoning behind it and the benefits to both developers and end users.