Custom Fields Basics for Beginners with ACF Advanced Custom Fields - Elementor Wordpress Tutorial

This beginner tutorial shows how to create custom post types, taxonomies, and controlled custom fields with ACF, then display them in Elementor single-post templates. It covers conditional field visibility, post-type connections, and limitations of the free plugins.

Syllabus

Intro
Custom Post Type UI Free Plugin
Create the Post Type
Create the Taxonomy for the Post Type
Populate the Taxonomies
Normal Post Editor vs Custom Post Editor
Advanced Custom Fields Free Plugin
Create the Custom Fields
Conditional Logic
Visibility of the Post Fields
Ensure the Taxonomy and the Post Type are Connected
Ensure the Elementor Settings reflect the Post Type
Populate the Post
Single Post Template with Elementor
Adding Items to the Single Post Template
Limitation with adding the Taxonomy to the Single Post Template
Display Conditions for the Single Post Template
Conclusion