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How to make a wordpress theme


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Hey Neowin,

I want to learn how to make a wordpress theme. Currently, I have basic knowledge about HTML and CSS and require some assistance with designing/creating functional wordpress themes.

Is there anybody who might be willing to teach me?

Thanks!

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Hi...

There are these awesome tutorial videos and articles at this site: www.css-tricks.com

You can also buy these two great books: "Rockstar WordPress" and another book called "Digging into Wordpress." They are good reads.

They teach you everything from the basics to how to skin, and make it a cms etc.

Hope it helps.

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Thanks, I'll buy the ebooks and check them out.

Also, MrEggsalad, I find it easier if I can look at what im editing. Do you know any program that will allow me to watch and code? Liike dreamweaver?

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I would start out with a basic theme. Starkers theme is a naked Wordpress theme with nothing but the basic code and validated xhtml skeleton.

I'd definitely recommend working with that as you can build up without worrying about someone else's previous coding conflicting with your own code.

Some great resources to bookmark:

http://wp-recipes.com

http://wphacks.com

http://weblogtoolscollection.com

http://digwp.com

http://wpcandy.com

http://wptavern.com

http://delicious.com/atourworst/wordpress

http://www.webdesignerdepot.com/2009/09/300-resources-to-help-you-become-a-wordpress-expert/

http://www.wptavern.com/top-5-wordpress-security-tips-you-most-likely-dont-follow

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http://www.wpdesigner.com/2007/02/19/so-you-want-to-create-wordpress-themes-huh/

I walked through that in about an hour when redesigning my site: http://flicktitio.us/

Wordpress is pretty easy to design sites for if you have a good idea of what you want the final product to look like before you begin. I didn't, so I'm still going through cutting stuff from my stylesheet :p

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