This week I started learning how WordPress child themes work and how PHP can be used to customize a website. I created a child theme folder and worked with the files needed to make changes without modifying the original theme. Since I took PHP a couple of semesters ago, this was also a good…
This week I continued improving my WordPress portfolio by focusing on the overall design, organization, accessibility, and usability of the site. I updated the site with a new theme and customized the content so that it better represents my own work and skills rather than using the original template content. I also improved my…
Since my first WordPress post, I have learned a lot more about building and organizing a complete website. I created a portfolio site with a custom color scheme, navigation menu, header and footer, multiple pages, images with alternative text, and a dedicated blog page. One of the biggest things I have learned is how WordPress uses pages, posts, templates, and navigation differently. It took some experimenting, but the site is starting to come together and feel like my own portfolio. I am continuing to improve the site as I learn more about WordPress, accessibility, web design, and content organization.
So glad to finally be learning WordPress that I have heard so much about. Where to Begin?