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As open source code, WordPress developers like to keep things loose when it comes to what a user does with WordPress. However, when it comes to designing your styles or Themes for contests and public consumption, there are a few things you should take into consideration. These are not hard and fast rules, they are more guidelines, on how to make your Theme the best it can be before exposing it to the public.
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As open source code, WordPress developers like to keep things loose when it comes to what a user does with WordPress. However, when it comes to designing your styles or Themes for contests and public consumption, there are a few things you should take into consideration. These are not hard and fast rules, they are more guidelines, on how to make your Theme the best it can be before exposing it to the public.
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As open source code, WordPress developers like to keep things loose when it comes to what a user does with WordPress. However, when it comes to designing your styles or Themes for contests and public consumption, there are a few things you should take into consideration. These are not hard and fast rules, they are more guidelines, on how to make your Theme the best it can be before exposing it to the public.
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Okay, after making it clear that designers are free to do whatever they want as long as it validates, and that these are only guidelines and not rules, we admit it, we lied a little.
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Put all your Theme files, including a readme text file with information and description, in a zip file for easy downloading. If possible, provide two or more file compression types like RAR, ZIP, GZIP, etc. to maximize user choices. Be sure and include information on any custom tweaks, tips, plugins, or things the user must know in a readme file.
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Go to the Using Themes/Theme List and find the appropriate category for your Theme. Post a link to the Theme information and downloadable file, and add the name and keyword description of the Theme, per other examples. The more keyword descriptions you use, the easier it is for people to search through the list to find your Theme.
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Post a note about your new Theme on the WordPress Forum under Themes and Templates describing the Theme. The more descriptive keywords you use, the more likely people's search for Themes will turn up your request. Include links to your Theme and the downloadable zip file
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t is preferable that you provide support for your Theme on your site with a link in the Theme and readme file for the support page, to help users. Also check the Forum frequently to see if people are having problems with your Theme and address their issues as much as possible and update your Theme if necessary. If you update, please add a note of the update with the version number in the Forum and on the Theme List in the Codex.
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- Structural layout - Where do all the parts go?
- Specific Elements - Will you have a calendar, comments, what parts will you include?
- Template Modular Elements - Which templates will you use or add? Site map? Pages? A distinctly different single post page?
- Graphics - What graphics should go where?
- Colors - How many, how are they used, do they have a purpose or are just for show?
- Fonts - How many and what sizes go where?
- Space - Space is an important part of layout so how will you use space?
- Itinerary - How and when are you going to do all this?
Your plan should include:
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use the _e() function for echoing titles and headings within the template files. This makes it easier for the translation files to hook in and translate the titles into the site's language.
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Reconsider Plugins
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There is a lot of debate about how to layout the structure of a CSS style sheet. The key to the layout is how to make it easier for users (and designers) to find the information they want and need, for information and to make modifications.
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Part of designing a solid WordPress Theme is to know what you are doing.
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Part of designing a solid WordPress Theme is to know what you are doing.
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start with one of the two default themes that come with WordPress
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Cheryl ColanWhen it comes to designing your styles or Themes for contests and public consumption, there are a few things you should take into consideration.
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