Design/build: WordPress themes

from design prototype to theme : how to get started

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cookie error fix

There is one seemingly common issue you might get while working on your sites: an odd error stating the lack of cookie support (despite correct details given and cookies enabled). “ERROR: Cookies are blocked or not supported by your browser. You must enable cookies to use WordPress.” Usually, once you’re set up and switching themes, […]

summary of theme build

A few notes on how to prepare for a theme build, from planning, content and prototype to WordPress setup and configurations for structure.

GDPR

May 25th 2018 brought a major change in the data protection legislation in the UK. If you manage a website that deals with collecting any personal information (which is any site with so much as a contact form) – you need to learn about these changes and update your privacy policy pages accordingly. We are […]

Vanilla themes

This tutorial offers its own vanilla theme – and it is intended to be used if you want to work through the steps from design prototype to theme. However, once you have done this process – you might want to have a look at what else is out there. Warning: some of the so-called ‘starter’ […]

Start simple.

Having gotten to grips with implementing your designs via HTML and CSS and having made a start on PHP – you’re now ready to start building your own WP theme ;) This will initially feel like quite a challenge (which it is) – but you’ll soon be on your way, I’m sure. If this is […]