Add a custom 'read more' link to automatic excerpts and teasers

functions.php

<?php

// Add "Read More" link to automatic excerpts
add_filter('the_content_more_link', 'wpm_get_read_more_link');
add_filter('get_the_content_more_link', 'wpm_get_read_more_link'); // Genesis Framework only
add_filter('excerpt_more', 'wpm_get_read_more_link');
function wpm_get_read_more_link() {
    global $post;
    return '&hellip;&nbsp;<a href="' . get_permalink($post->ID) . '">[Continue&nbsp;reading] <span class="screen-reader-text">' . get_the_title() . '</span></a>';
}