Shortcodes are a very popular tool in WordPress that allow users to easily add content generated by plugins or themes to any page or post without needing to be familiar with PHP code and editing theme template files. As they are very simple to create, shortcodes can also be used to easily automate the output of content that repeatedly needs to be included in your site's content.
This recipe explains how to create a new custom shortcode that will be used to quickly add a link to a Twitter page in any post or page, automating a repetitive task.
