You want to add metadata to multiple posts to track 'likes' count. Which approach best extends content efficiently?

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Wordpress - Custom Fields and Meta Data

AUse update_post_meta for each post with the 'likes' key and count value

BEdit the main post content to include likes count manually

CCreate a new post type for likes instead of metadata

DStore likes count in a cookie on the user's browser

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Identify best method to store per-post extra data
Metadata is designed to store extra info like likes count per post efficiently.
Step 2: Evaluate options
Updating metadata with update_post_meta is correct; editing content or using cookies is not suitable.
Final Answer:
Use update_post_meta for each post with the 'likes' key and count value -> Option A
Quick Check:
Use update_post_meta for extra post info [OK]

Quick Trick: Use update_post_meta to add or change metadata [OK]

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