Learn the basics of building WordPress themes. This presentation is appropriate for people who are somewhat familiar with PHP and databases.
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1. Technology Hotspot & Salon
Basic WordPress
Themes for Developers
March 26, 2012 (SF WordPress Meetup)
Anca Mosoiu, Tech Liminal
268 14th Street, Oakland, CA 94612 | Open 9:30 -7 Monday - Friday | Drop-in co-working space, workshops and technology services | More info: http://www.techliminal.com
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11. What is a Theme?
• A WordPress theme provides the visual structure (layout)
for your site’s content
• Colors, fonts, positioning
• Navigation elements
• Can also provide additional functionality
• Slideshows
• Editor enhancements / “Theme Options”
• Custom Post Types *
• The HTML layout can affect SEO
CSS File + HTML/JS + PHP
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12. Your Theme Defines Your Site
• Blog Site?
• Magazine Site?
• Brochure?
• Social Network?
• Intranet?
• Storefront?
• Portfolio?
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