How to Create a Wordpress Theme

If you know HTML, CSS and PHP then you have the basic foundation needed to customize a Wordpress theme. However, before you can customize a Wordpress theme you first need to create one. Follow the steps below to create a Wordpress theme foundation. In this article we copy the Default Wordpress Theme, rename it then enable it.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Wordpress Blog
• Freedom for trial and error

1. Copy the Default Wordpress Theme.
   If you check out the Wordpress folder structure you will see the folder wp-content/themes/default. Copy the entire default folder, paste it in this same directory but rename it to helloThemes.

2. Create a Wordpress Theme Name.
   Open the helloThemes folder then open styles.css file. The block of comments at the top of this file can be modified to reflect the information about your custom Wordpress theme. Change the Theme Name, Description, Version, Author, Tags. Keep the GPL license information but feel free to delete everything else.

3. Enable Your Newly Create Wordpress Theme.
   Login to your Wordpress Admin then navigate your way to the Appearance > Themes page. Your newly created custom Wordpress theme should now be listed. Enable it now. By enabling your Wordpress theme your site now uses that theme. You may not notice a difference yet, that's why you will want to learn how to customize your Wordpress theme. More on that next time!

Tips & Warnings

• Once you've created a Wordpress theme you can begin the challenge of customizing it.

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