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title: "Build Your Own Self-Hosted Plugin"
source: "https://docs.nexcess.com/software/kadence/solid/academy/build-your-own-self-hosted-plugin/"
description: "Unlock the potential of hosting your own WordPress plugins with this comprehensive two-day course. Join Chris Malone for a hands-on learning adventure into the…"
vertical: "Software"
area: "Academy"
date: "2024-09-10"
last_modified: "2024-09-10"
---

# Build Your Own Self-Hosted Plugin

Unlock the potential of hosting your own WordPress plugins with this comprehensive two-day course. Join Chris Malone for a hands-on learning adventure into the world of plugin development, utilizing a mix of readymade code and AI tools. Chris will guide you through planning, creating, customizing, and securely distributing your very own plugin using GitHub and a new tool called [Hoster](https://dplugins.com/downloads/hoster/).

*At the end of day two, we will be giving away two Hoster licenses, with additional coupon codes available for all!*

Whether you are a WordPress hobbyist, a full-fledged developer, or somewhere in between, this course is designed for you. Come learn, grow, and unlock new possibilities for your WordPress toolbox. And yes, we might break a few things along the way, but that’s part of the fun!

Day One:

- Discover the benefits of self-hosting your custom plugins.
- Basic WordPress plugin architecture.
- Helpful development tools.
- Creating a basic plugin.

Day Two:

- Master the basics of Github.
- Setting up a repository.
- Pitfalls to Avoid.
- Hoster – Easier distrubution.