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WordPress Custom Theme Development

Learn to build a custom WordPress theme! Gain full control over your website's design and functionality. Master WordPress theming from the ground up.

4.4(133)
2h 18m
Certificate
Susan Simkins
Susan SimkinsInstructor

Course Content

WordPress Custom Theme Development is an intermediate-level Pluralsight course taught by Susan Simkins. It runs 2h 18m, is taught in English, and includes a certificate of completion. Learners rate it 4.4 out of 5 from 133 reviews. It is a paid course, first published March 2021.

Unlock complete control over your WordPress website design with our comprehensive WordPress Custom Theme Development course! Tired of being limited by existing themes and resorting to risky theme modifications? Learn to build a custom WordPress theme from scratch and unleash the full potential of WordPress.

This course empowers you to create a website that perfectly reflects your vision, without the constraints of pre-built themes. You'll gain a deep understanding of WordPress's inner workings, allowing for unparalleled flexibility and design freedom.

Here's what you'll master:

  • WordPress Setup & Theme Prototyping: We'll guide you through installing and configuring WordPress, and building a solid foundation for your theme with a functional prototype.
  • Theme Structure & Development: Dive into the core of WordPress theme development, learning how to build a robust and well-organized theme structure. You'll gain hands-on experience with theme files and coding best practices.
  • Beyond the Basics: Plugins & Security: Extend your theme's functionality with helpful WordPress plugins and learn essential website security techniques to protect your site after launch.
  • WordPress Template Structure: Develop a solid understanding of WordPress's template hierarchy and file organization.

Stop relying on child themes and start building truly unique websites. This course provides the knowledge and skills to create professional, custom WordPress themes from the ground up. Become a WordPress theme developer and take your website design to the next level!

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