The document discusses WordPress template hierarchy and layouts. It explains that previously there was a single universal layout for all pages, but WordPress now allows for unique and customizable layouts for blogs and content management systems. It provides details on how WordPress determines which template file to use based on page type, taxonomy terms, and other conditions. It also lists some of the core template files and pages in the WordPress template hierarchy.

2. BEFORE: ONE UNIVERSAL LAYOUT
Basic site wireframe:
• Header
• Navigation
• Content
• Sidebar
• Footer

3. Unique and
customizable layouts
(WP for a blog)
Automatic template
rendering
(WP as a CMS)

4. WHY IS THIS GOOD FOR BLOGS?
• Be creative with layouts
• Design different layouts for different
purposes
• Give visitors more points of entry

5. WHY IS IT GOOD FOR CMS SITES?
• Create different designs for each of
your static pages
• Design templates will be applied
automatically

6. index.php
styles.css

7. WP Managed pages
WP Assisted pages
Static Pages

8. if (is_home()) {
Do something
}

9. • Easier to
understand
• Easier to
manage

10. Category ‘Foo’, ID 4
1. category-foo.php
2. category-4.php
3. category.php
4. archive.php
5. index.php

12. JUST A FEW HIERARCHY PAGES
404.php home.php
archive.php index.php
attachment.php page.php
author.php search.php
category.php searchform.php
comments.php sidebar.php
date.php single.php
footer.php single-custom.php
front-page.php tag.php
functions.php taxonomy.php

14. page-{slug}.php
category-{name}.php
author-{name}.php

18. RESOURCES
WordPress Codex:
http://codex.wordpress.org/Template_Hierarchy
http://codex.wordpress.org/Theme_Development#Query-based_Template_Files
Digging Into WordPress (Chris Coyier and Jeff Starr)
http://digwp.com/2010/09/wordpress-3-template-hierarchy/
WP Tuts +
http://wp.tutsplus.com/tutorials/the-wordpress-theme-files-execution-hierarchy/
This Presentation:
http://bit.ly/WPThierarchy