FREELessons: 14Length: 1.7 hours
In this course you're going to learn how to convert a portfolio HTML template into a WordPress theme. Along the way, you'll learn the basics of WordPress theme development as well as more complex techniques, such as creating custom queries and widgets.
Do you want to learn WordPress development from start to finish? Check out our learning guide: Learn WordPress Development.
Learn how to design the theme you build here in our course, Designing for WordPress. Build on your WordPress theme development skills in these courses:
1.Introduction2 lessons, 03:26
2 lessons, 03:26
1.1Welcome00:31
1.1
Welcome
00:31
1.2The HTML Template02:55
1.2
The HTML Template
02:55
2.Building the Essential Files8 lessons, 1:14:42
8 lessons, 1:14:42
2.1Preparing the Theme Files06:35
2.1
Preparing the Theme Files
06:35
2.2Beginning the Page Header11:30
2.2
Beginning the Page Header
11:30
2.3Completing the Page Header10:38
2.3
Completing the Page Header
10:38
2.4Creating the Blog Page Content and Footer11:21
2.4
Creating the Blog Page Content and Footer
11:21
2.5Completing the Blog Page Content and Footer14:50
2.5
Completing the Blog Page Content and Footer
14:50
2.6Creating the Blog Page Sidebar05:41
2.6
Creating the Blog Page Sidebar
05:41
2.7Loading the Necessary Scripts08:32
2.7
Loading the Necessary Scripts
08:32
2.8Creating the Post Page05:35
2.8
Creating the Post Page
05:35
3.Creating Custom Elements3 lessons, 22:32
3 lessons, 22:32
3.1Creating the Recent Projects Widget07:25
3.1
Creating the Recent Projects Widget
07:25
3.2Creating the Homepage10:53
3.2
Creating the Homepage
10:53
3.3Creating the Contact Page04:14
3.3
Creating the Contact Page
04:14
4.Conclusion1 lesson, 01:15
1 lesson, 01:15
4.1Final Words01:15
4.1
Final Words
01:15
Adi Purdila is a web design instructor for Tuts+. With over 100 courses and 200 tutorials published to date, Adi's goal is to help students become better web designers and developers by creating content that’s easy to follow and offers great value.
Being self-taught himself, Adi strongly believes that constant learning (academic or otherwise) is the only way to move forward and achieve your goals.
When not typing away at his keyboard, he loves woodworking and caring for his ever-growing family of rescue pets.
You can stay up to date with what he's doing by following him on social media or visiting his website at adipurdila.com.