In this presentation, I will demonstrate how a custom WordPress theme should be melded to the client’s needs and not how a client should be shoved into the limitations of a pre-existing theme with a few tweaks. The admin should be a pleasant experience for the client without extra whistles and bells.<\/p>\n
Key take-aways:<\/p>\n
1. Always offer a project questionnaire
\n2. Establish Site Architecture before you touch a line of code.
\n3. Use a basic theme such as _score to keep the clutter down in the admin
\n4. Utilizing WordPress Custom Post Types for regularly used content such as: portfolio items, sponsor logos, team members, musicians
\n5. Utilizing: Advanced Custom Fields Plugin and Posts 2 Post plugin to make something that is nearly enterprise level
\n6. Always be up for the challenge, you will gain more skill and insight as a result.<\/p>\n
I encourage and invite developers to stretch their knowledge with each client. Your clients will love you for it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
In this presentation, I will demonstrate how a custom WordPress theme should be melded to the client’s needs and not how a client should be shoved into the limitations of a pre-existing theme with a few tweaks. The admin should be a pleasant experience for the client without extra whistles and bells. Key take-aways: 1. … Continue reading Make WordPress Fit: The Cinderella Shoe Approach to Custom Theming<\/span>