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Jmorgan: /* Design a WordPress Template for my New Site */

2010-04-21T22:32:49Z

‎Design a WordPress Template for my New Site

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‎Design a WordPress Template for my New Site

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‎Design a WordPress Template for my New Site

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‎Design a WordPress Template for my New Site

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2010-04-21T22:21:48Z

‎Design a WordPress Template for my New Site

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2010-04-08T13:51:01Z

‎Build an Audience

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−	~~== The Project ==~~	+	Expired.
−	~~==== Description ====~~
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−	~~Create a website where people can browse and download both [http://wordpress~~.org Wordpress] and Google [http://blogger.com Blogger] powered templates. I will create some of my own templates as well as upload templates created by other individuals. I will make to sure give the author(s) full credit for their creations before uploading their template source code.
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−	~~==== Features ====~~
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−	*The website will be powered by the Wordpress blog platform.
−	**Wordpress is the best choice because it has more advanced features (plugins) than Blogger.
−	*Each template uploaded will be an individual blog post.
−	*Each template will have a screenshot/thumbnail preview.
−	*If possible, each template will have a demo, where users can test the template before downloading.
−	*Users will be able to leave comments beneath each post and discuss each individual template.
−
−	~~== Goals ==~~
−	~~==== Host/Register a Domain Name ====~~
−	~~[[Image:Small_check.png\|right]]~~
−	~~I will do some research and find a reliable and cost efficient hosting company.~~
−
−	~~UPDATE: I am using [http://secure.hostgator.com/cgi-bin/affiliates/clickthru.cgi?id=plan24 HostGator] for hosting and registration of [http://theblogtemplates.com '''this domain'''].~~
−
−	~~==== Install WordPress 2.8.4 ====~~
−	~~[[Image:Small_check.png\|right]]~~
−	I will read online instructions which explain how to [http://codex.wordpress.org/Installing_WordPress manually install wordpress]. I will use [http://filezilla-project.org/ FileZilla 0.9.33] to upload the latest version of WordPress.
−
−	~~UPDATE: I have successfully installed WordPress 2.8.4~~
−
−	~~==== Learn PHP ====~~
−	WordPress themes are structured around the scripting language of Hypertext Preprocessor (PHP). PHP is essential to wordpress themes and will need to be embedded into the HTML. I will read up on different tutorials online.
−
−	~~UPDATE~~
−
−	~~I have gone through a few simple tutorials at [http://php.net/index.php PHP.net], which have helped me understand the language better.~~
−
−	*[http://www.php.net/manual/en/tutorial.firstpage.php Your First PHP Enabled Page] can be found [http://theblogtemplates.com/phptuts/hello.php HERE].
−	*[http://www.php.net/manual/en/tutorial.useful.php Something Useful] can be found [http://theblogtemplates.com/phptuts/something_useful.php HERE].
−	*[http://www.php.net/manual/en/tutorial.forms.php Dealing with Forms] can be found [http://theblogtemplates.com/phptuts/dealing_with_forms.php HERE].
−	*[http://www.php.net/manual/en/language.basic-syntax.phpmode.php Escaping From HTML] can be found [http://theblogtemplates.com/phptuts/escaping_from_HTML.php HERE].
−	*[http://www.php.net/manual/en/language.basic-syntax.instruction-separation.php Instruction Separation] can be found [http://theblogtemplates.com/phptuts/instruction_separation.php HERE].
−	*[http://www.php.net/manual/en/language.basic-syntax.comments.php Comments] can be found [http://theblogtemplates.com/phptuts/comments.php HERE].
−	*[http://www.php.net/manual/en/language.types.integer.php Integers] can be found [http://theblogtemplates.com/phptuts/integers.php HERE].
−	*[http://www.php.net/manual/en/language.types.float.php Floating Point Numbers] can be found [http://theblogtemplates.com/phptuts/floating_point_numbers.php HERE].
−	*[http://www.php.net/manual/en/language.types.string.php Strings] can be found [http://theblogtemplates.com/phptuts/strings.php HERE].
−
−	~~I am also reading a tutorial on [http://themetation.com/2008/07/17/how-to-create-wordpress-themes-from-scratch-part-3a/#1 how to create a wordpress] theme from scratch.~~
−
−	~~==== Design a WordPress Template for my New Site ====~~
−	~~I will do some research and look for tutorials on how to create my own wordpress theme. The Layout needs to be simple and easy to navigate.~~
−
−	~~UPDATE:~~
−
−	I am still working on creating a productive template for TheBlogTemplates™. Currenlty I am working on creating a sidebar on the right hand side. In order to do this I will need to take some time and learn more about PHP. In the sidebar I will place links to "popular templates", "Browse by Category", "Browse by Color", etc.
−
−	I learned how to create 'custom fields' for my wordpress theme. With custom fields I am able to make uploading new templates a quicker and easier process. Here is a screenshot which shows the frontend of the use of custom fields on my wordpress theme. [http://codex.wordpress.org/Custom_Fields Custom Fields << Wordpress Codex]
−	~~[[Image:Customfields.png\|none\|416 px\|thumb\|Custom Fields (frontend)]]~~
−
−	I would also like to learn how to open links in an iframe (somewhat similiar to StumbleUpon ). [http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/2pI1xR/www.google.com/ Here is an example]. Once I learn how to do this I will open all the 'template demos' in an iframe so that users remain on my site for longer periods of time. Also, when users link to my demo they will actually be linking to my site.
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−	~~==== Create Blogger Templates for Download ====~~
−
−	~~I will start creating my own collection of blogger templates for others to download.~~
−
−	~~Resources/Tools for creating templates:~~
−	*[http://www.gimp.org/ Gimp 2.6] - GNU Image Manipulation Program
−	*[http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/photoshop/ Adobe PhotoShop CS3]
−	*[http://www.adobe.com/products/dreamweaver/ Adobe DreamWeaver CS3]
−	*[http://www.pspad.com/ PSPad] - a freeware code editor
−	*[http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/upgrade.html Mozilla FireFox] - web browser
−	*[http://www.microsoft.com/windows/internet-explorer/default.aspx Internet Explorer] - web browser
−	*[http://www.google.com/chrome Google Chrome] - web browser
−
−	~~UPDATE:~~
−	~~# I have created my first Blogger Template named [http://theblogtemplates.com/propress ProPress].~~
−	~~# I have created [http://theblogtemplates.com/2009/10/skyline/ SkyLine Blogger Template] + [http://theblogtemplates.com/2010/02/dark-skyline/ Dark SkyLine Blogger Template]~~
−	~~# I have created [http://theblogtemplates.com/2009/10/simplo/ Simplo Blogger Temmplate]~~
−	~~# I have created [http://theblogtemplates.com/2010/02/blue-compact/ Blue Compact Blogger Template]~~
−
−	~~==== Create WordPress Themes for Download ====~~
−	~~My goal is to create at least one amazing wordpress theme.~~
−
−	~~==== Upload Other Templates ====~~
−
−	I will find other free templates by various artists and upload their source code to my site. I will make sure to give the author(s) full credit by creating a link to their site. First I will have to create 'demos' for each template so that users can have a live preview before downloading. I will use the firefox addon called [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/3408 Abduction] for making the screenshot process easier.
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−	~~UPDATE:~~
−
−	~~I have uploaded a few templates created by other artists. This includes a thumbnail, screenshot, downloadable zip file,features, and description of the template.~~
−
−	~~==== Create Tutorials ====~~
−	Create comprehensive tutorials for the users. I would like to create tutorials which explains to the users how to implement the templates. I will need to create a tutorial for installing a template on Blogger and another for WordPress. The tutorials will go through the process step by step and will include helpful screenshots.
−	~~==== Build an Audience ====~~
−
−	~~''SEO'':~~
−
−	In order for this site to be of any use I need to get loads of traffic. I will do some research about '''SEO''' (Search Engine Optimization) in order to receive a surplus of traffic from the search engines, such as Google, Yahoo, Bing, Ask, etc. I will optimize my site for the search engines in order to rank high(hopefully) for keywords such as "blog templates" and "blogger templates".
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−	~~''Social Media'':~~
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−	I will also try to receive traffic from social media sites such as StumbleUpon, Delicious, Twitter, etc. Users will be able to easily bookmark and share these sites at the socials media sites listed above.
−
−	~~UPDATE: SEO~~
−
−	I consulted with a few prominent blog niche sites and managed to attain a link from their sites, which is one step towards Search Engine Optimization. The examples listed below are not the only sites that are linking to my site, but some of the more worthy sites.
−	~~Some Examples:~~
−	*DanteAraujo.net
−	**PageRank: 5/10
−	**Keyword: Blog Templates
−	**Link Location: Every Page (70+): [http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&rlz=1C1CHMB_enUS305US306&q=site:http://www.dantearaujo.net&aq=f&oq=&aqi= site:DanteAraujo.net]
−	*AllBlogTools.com
−	**PageRank: 5/10;
−	**Keyword: Blog Templates
−	**Link Location: Every Page (1340+): [http://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHMB_enUS305US306&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=site:http://www.allblogtools.com/ site:AllBlogTools.com]
−
−	~~UPDATE: Social Media~~
−
−	*You can now follow us on Twitter at [http://twitter.com/theblogtemplate @TheBlogTemplate] to connect with us. The Twitter page has a brief description of my site and also links back to TheBlogTemplates. I have integrated [http://twitterfeed.com/ TwitterFeed] with my twitter account so that everytime a new template is submitted to TheBlogTemplates, TwitterFeed automatically tweets about it with a link back to my site. [http://twitter.com/theblogtemplate/status/5157289493 Here is an example]
−	*I have implemented a [http://www.google.com/friendconnect/ Google Friend Connect] members gadget in the footer of the website. Users can join the site through a Google account, AIM, Yahoo, Netlog, or OpenID account. Once users become a member, a link to my site is displayed on their profile. [http://www.blogger.com/profile/16020614344982649972 Here is an example] of a user who joined my site through Google Friend Connect.
−	*I have created a Facebook Fan Page for my site. Facebook users are able to join my site. Each time I created a new post my Facebook Fan page will automatically be updated.
−
−	~~==== Advertising ====~~
−	~~I aim to create appealing banners for my site in PhotoShop. I will use these banners to promote my site on other websites.~~
−
−	~~Possible Advertising Solutions:~~
−	*[http://buysellads.com/ BuySellAds]
−	~~'''Banners that I have created''':~~
−	~~[[Image:Tbt_blogger-templates_200.png\|none\|200 px\|thumb\|200x107 pixels]]~~
−	~~[[Image:Tbt_blogger-templates_125.png\|none\|125 px\|thumb\|125x125 pixels]]~~
−	~~[[Image:BloggerTemplates_125.png\|none\|125 px\|thumb\|125x125 pixels]]~~
−	~~[[Image:BlogTemplates_reverse_125.png‎\|none\|125 px\|thumb\|125x125 pixels]]~~
−	~~[[Image:BloggerTemplates_200by157.png\|none\|200 px\|thumb\|200x157 pixels]]~~
−
−	~~== External Links ==~~
−	*[http://blogger.com Google Blogger]
−	*[http://wordpress.org WordPress.org]
−	*[http://codex.wordpress.org/Function_Reference PHP Function References]
−	*[http://themetation.com/2009/04/07/65-awesome-wordpress-tutorials/ 65 Awesome WordPress Tutorials]

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 I am still working on creating a productive template for TheBlogTemplates™. Currenlty I am working on creating a sidebar on the right hand side.  In order to do this I will need to take some time and learn more about PHP.  In the sidebar I will place links to "popular templates", "Browse by Category", "Browse by Color", etc.
 [[Image:Customfields.png|none|416 px|thumb|Custom Fields (frontend)]]
 I would also like to learn how to open links in an iframe (somewhat similiar to StumbleUpon ). [http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/2pI1xR/www.google.com/ Here is an example]. Once I learn how to do this I will open all the 'template demos' in an iframe so that users remain on my site for longer periods of time. Also, when users link to my demo they will actually be linking to my site.

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 I am still working on creating a productive template for TheBlogTemplates™. Currenlty I am working on creating a sidebar on the right hand side.  In order to do this I will need to take some time and learn more about PHP.  In the sidebar I will place links to "popular templates", "Browse by Category", "Browse by Color", etc.
-[[Image:Customfields.png|none|412 px|thumb|Custom Fields (frontend)]]
+[[Image:Customfields.png|none|416 px|thumb|Custom Fields (frontend)]]
 I learned how to create 'custom fields' for my wordpress theme.  With custom fields I am able to make uploading new templates a quicker and easier process.  Here is a screenshot which shows the frontend of the use of custom fields on my wordpress theme.  [http://codex.wordpress.org/Custom_Fields Custom Fields << Wordpress Codex]

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 I am still working on creating a productive template for TheBlogTemplates™. Currenlty I am working on creating a sidebar on the right hand side.  In order to do this I will need to take some time and learn more about PHP.  In the sidebar I will place links to "popular templates", "Browse by Category", "Browse by Color", etc.
-I learned how to create 'custom fields' for my wordpress theme.  With custom fields I am able to make uploading new templates a quicker and easier process.  [http://codex.wordpress.org/Custom_Fields Custom Fields << Wordpress Codex]
+[[Image:Customfields.png|none|412 px|thumb|Custom Fields (frontend)]]
 I would also like to learn how to open links in an iframe (somewhat similiar to StumbleUpon ). [http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/2pI1xR/www.google.com/ Here is an example]. Once I learn how to do this I will open all the 'template demos' in an iframe so that users remain on my site for longer periods of time. Also, when users link to my demo they will actually be linking to my site.

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	I learned how to create 'custom fields' for my wordpress theme. With custom fields I am able to make uploading new templates a quicker and easier process. [http://codex.wordpress.org/Custom_Fields Custom Fields << Wordpress Codex]		I learned how to create 'custom fields' for my wordpress theme. With custom fields I am able to make uploading new templates a quicker and easier process. [http://codex.wordpress.org/Custom_Fields Custom Fields << Wordpress Codex]
		+
	I would also like to learn how to open links in an iframe (somewhat similiar to StumbleUpon ). [http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/2pI1xR/www.google.com/ Here is an example]. Once I learn how to do this I will open all the 'template demos' in an iframe so that users remain on my site for longer periods of time. Also, when users link to my demo they will actually be linking to my site.		I would also like to learn how to open links in an iframe (somewhat similiar to StumbleUpon ). [http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/2pI1xR/www.google.com/ Here is an example]. Once I learn how to do this I will open all the 'template demos' in an iframe so that users remain on my site for longer periods of time. Also, when users link to my demo they will actually be linking to my site.

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	I am still working on creating a productive template for TheBlogTemplates™. Currenlty I am working on creating a sidebar on the right hand side. In order to do this I will need to take some time and learn more about PHP. In the sidebar I will place links to "popular templates", "Browse by Category", "Browse by Color", etc.		I am still working on creating a productive template for TheBlogTemplates™. Currenlty I am working on creating a sidebar on the right hand side. In order to do this I will need to take some time and learn more about PHP. In the sidebar I will place links to "popular templates", "Browse by Category", "Browse by Color", etc.

		+	I learned how to create 'custom fields' for my wordpress theme. With custom fields I am able to make uploading new templates a quicker and easier process. [http://codex.wordpress.org/Custom_Fields Custom Fields << Wordpress Codex]
	I would also like to learn how to open links in an iframe (somewhat similiar to StumbleUpon ). [http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/2pI1xR/www.google.com/ Here is an example]. Once I learn how to do this I will open all the 'template demos' in an iframe so that users remain on my site for longer periods of time. Also, when users link to my demo they will actually be linking to my site.		I would also like to learn how to open links in an iframe (somewhat similiar to StumbleUpon ). [http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/2pI1xR/www.google.com/ Here is an example]. Once I learn how to do this I will open all the 'template demos' in an iframe so that users remain on my site for longer periods of time. Also, when users link to my demo they will actually be linking to my site.

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 *You can now follow us on Twitter at [http://twitter.com/theblogtemplate @TheBlogTemplate] to connect with us.  The Twitter page has a brief description of my site and also links back to TheBlogTemplates.  I have integrated [http://twitterfeed.com/ TwitterFeed] with my twitter account so that everytime a new template is submitted to TheBlogTemplates, TwitterFeed automatically tweets about it with a link back to my site. [http://twitter.com/theblogtemplate/status/5157289493 Here is an example]
 *I have implemented a [http://www.google.com/friendconnect/ Google Friend Connect] members gadget in the footer of the website.  Users can join the site through a Google account, AIM, Yahoo, Netlog, or OpenID account. Once users become a member, a link to my site is displayed on their profile. [http://www.blogger.com/profile/16020614344982649972 Here is an example] of a user who joined my site through Google Friend Connect.
 ==== Advertising ====

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 [[Image:Tbt_blogger-templates_125.png|none|125 px|thumb|125x125 pixels]]
 [[Image:BloggerTemplates_125.png|none|125 px|thumb|125x125 pixels]]
 [[Image:BloggerTemplates_200by157.png|none|200 px|thumb|200x157 pixels]]

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 ==== Advertising ====
-I aim to create appealing banners for my site in PhotoShop. I will use these banners to promote my site on other websites..
+I aim to create appealing banners for my site in PhotoShop. I will use these banners to promote my site on other websites.
 Possible Advertising Solutions: