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Sneakyheathen · 08-19-2008, 12:39 PM

So I know a lot of people want to try coding wordpress themes. Here are some links to get you started.

Template Tags
Template Tags « WordPress Codex

This is probably going to be your most important resource. Wordpress themes are handled 80% by tags. Some work in 'the loop' and some don't. It's important to know which is which.

The Loop
The Loop « WordPress Codex

This document provides a good explanation of 'the loop' (the query that runs your blog entries) and how you can modify it to use multiple loops. I've used a 'mini loop' to create a custom 'featured post' section.

Page Templates (If the link doesn't work, just scroll down)
Pages « WordPress Codex

These can be used to make custom pages, such as the front page on Problogger.net or something. Better for use than the 'home.php' script because it won't overwrite the index.

Widgetize Your Sidebar
How to Widget-Enable Wordpress Themes in 3 Easy Steps

This post tells you how to make your sidebar dynamic.

Multiple Sidebars
How to Create Multiple Dynamic Sidebars for Wordpress Widgets

This post tells you how to make multiple dynamic sidebars.

joshchan214 · 08-20-2008, 03:38 AM

I've been trying to get a tag for recent comments but i can't seem to find it. any ideas?

Dave · 08-29-2008, 09:32 PM

I'm not sure what you mean by a tag, but have you checked out the WP-Recent Comments plugin?

08-19-2008, 12:39 PM	#1
Sneakyheathen Regular Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: East Coast Posts: 149 My Mood: Credits: 3	Wordpress Coding - Some Resources So I know a lot of people want to try coding wordpress themes. Here are some links to get you started. Template Tags Template Tags « WordPress Codex This is probably going to be your most important resource. Wordpress themes are handled 80% by tags. Some work in 'the loop' and some don't. It's important to know which is which. The Loop The Loop « WordPress Codex This document provides a good explanation of 'the loop' (the query that runs your blog entries) and how you can modify it to use multiple loops. I've used a 'mini loop' to create a custom 'featured post' section. Page Templates (If the link doesn't work, just scroll down) Pages « WordPress Codex These can be used to make custom pages, such as the front page on Problogger.net or something. Better for use than the 'home.php' script because it won't overwrite the index. Widgetize Your Sidebar How to Widget-Enable Wordpress Themes in 3 Easy Steps This post tells you how to make your sidebar dynamic. Multiple Sidebars How to Create Multiple Dynamic Sidebars for Wordpress Widgets This post tells you how to make multiple dynamic sidebars. __________________ Diligent Design - build a product to be proud of.\| Professional Website Creation - Deadly Clever Designs

08-20-2008, 03:38 AM	#2
joshchan214 Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Perak, MY Posts: 1,097 My Mood: Credits: 23	Re: Wordpress Coding - Some Resources I've been trying to get a tag for recent comments but i can't seem to find it. any ideas? __________________ Corevor - portfolio + blog

08-29-2008, 09:32 PM	#3
Dave Administrator Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 91 My Mood: Credits: 2	Re: Wordpress Coding - Some Resources I'm not sure what you mean by a tag, but have you checked out the WP-Recent Comments plugin? __________________ \|\|Free vBSEO \|\|Web Hosting Reviews \|\|Google SEO Blog Tips \|\|

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