Hi, I have been fascinated by themes recently, and would love to create my own. That brings up the question: What is a theme? More specifically, if I take an existing theme, rework all the files in theme editor (e.g., sytle.css, header.php, sidebar.php, footer.php, etc), then have I created a new theme, or have I ripped off an old theme? Thanks Ajeet
You don't need to start from scratch, WP recommend to start with their classic or default themes as a basis. Here a good readings about WP themes dev : http://codex.wordpress.org/Theme_Development http://www.cypherhackz.net/archives/2006/12/13/make-your-own-wordpress-theme-part-1/ http://www.anekostudios.com/2006/09/21/how-to-create-a-wordpress-template-or-theme/ http://www.chrisjdavis.org/secrets-of-wp-theming-part-1
its hard work, though if you give some try you can start your own, but it would take good bit time to code the css part
itis just outer skin of wp website.First u need design and images u like to display depending on images and colours u need to write CSS.Now u have to link your blog and design for this u need little php coding.First try to modify old themes and slowly u can make your own
Thanks monty forumrating and seo-mumbai. I find all this very exciting, so let me make a theme before it moves from the exciting to the "tedious" category. Will be sure to showcase it here once it is done.