Can I customize or create my own Wordpress theme without extensive web design knowledge?
March 30th, 2009 | 
Author: I am interested in started a blog, and after conducting some research, I’ve decided that Wordpress would suite my needs quite nicely in terms of platform and support. However, I am a very artistic person and I am not comfortable using a standard blogging template. I have a very limited knowledge of html/css/java/etc., but I know my way around programs like Photoshop and iWeb incredibly well. Is there any way for me to create a design template using one of those programs and then have it “translated” into an actual theme?
I am interested in started a blog, and after conducting some research, I've decided that Wordpress would suite my needs quite nicely in terms of platform and support. However, I am a very artistic person and I am not comfortable using a standard blogging template. I have a very limited knowledge of html/css/java/etc., but I know my way around programs like Photoshop and iWeb incredibly well. Is there any way for me to create a design template using one of those programs and then have it converted into an actual theme?
OR If I designed the exact layout in iWeb to my specifications, how much would it cost to hire somebody to "translate" it into code for me?
Unfortunately, a good WordPress skin requires at least a working knowledge of PHP, HTML and CSS.
Actually, those are all required in any Web application skinning / theme creation.
http://codex.wordpress.org/Blog_Design_and_Layout
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Unfortunately, a good WordPress skin requires at least a working knowledge of PHP, HTML and CSS.
Actually, those are all required in any Web application skinning / theme creation.
http://codex.wordpress.org/Blog_Design_and_Layout
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Pixie, I like the way you put your question. Usually users here want things for free, but you see worth in what you do and you are creatively pushing yourself and not being lazy, So you will be rewarded.
Check out this site. http://www.yvoschaap.com/wpthemegen/
Its a wordpress editor all you have to do is upload photos and backgrounds and the way you want it to be set up (layout columns) and that's it. Once you are done you just save it and upload online to your wordpress template folder and go into wordpress and select it as your template.
If you need more help email me in my profile.
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It will be very hard. You need to have some knowledge. I was in the same situation as you, so I just got some professional help until my site was running, and I could manage it. Starting a blog/website is very hard if you are not good in the area, so getting professional support is probably your best help.
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http://www.supportpro.com/plans.php