How to Create Pages of WordPress

Step 1: Log into Your WordPress Admin Dashboard

Enter your username and password.

Open your WordPress website and log in to your admin panel.

Password: In the second field, type your password.

• Make sure that your password is correct, as it is case-sensitive.

Go to yourwebsite.com/wp-admin.

Step 2: Navigate to the Login Page

In the address bar, enter the URL of your WordPress site followed by /This will take you to the WordPress login page.

Open your web browser.

 Create the Theme Folder Structure

Example Theme Folder Structure:

Explanation of Folders and Files:

• assets/: Holds all static files like CSS, JS, images, and fonts.
  • css/: Contains all the stylesheets. It often has a main style.css file and other style-related files.
  • js/: JavaScript files, including any custom theme scripts.
  • images/: Contains images used by the theme (like icons, backgrounds, etc.).
  • fonts/: Custom fonts can be placed here.
• templates/: Contains the main theme template files for a WordPress theme. Examples include:
  • header.php, footer.php, index.php, 404.php, single.php: Basic template files.
  • page.php, archive.php: Templates for pages and archives.
• parts/: This can be used for reusable theme components, like sidebar files, content blocks, or other template parts.
• languages/: If your theme is going to be translated, .pot files (Portable Object Template) should be stored here for localization purposes.
• README.md: A description of the theme, setup instructions, and other relevant details.
• style.css: The main stylesheet.
• functions.php: WordPress-specific file that adds theme functionality.
• screenshot.png: Optional file used by WordPress to display the theme in the WordPress admin interface.

Customizing Based on Your Project:

• You can add or remove directories based on what your theme needs.
• If you’re working with a CSS preprocessor like Sass, you might add a folder for .scss or .less files under the assets/css/ directory.

1. Technology Stack

The structure can change based on the front-end frameworks or CMS you are using.

a. WordPress Theme

Copy codetheme-name/
└── screenshot.png

b. React or Vue.js Theme

For a theme built on a modern JavaScript framework like React or Vue.js, the structure will be component-focused:

javaCopy codetheme-name/
├── public/
│   └── index.html
├── src/
├── .env
├── package.json
└── README.md

Key additions:

• Components: Organize reusable components inside src/components/.
• State Management: Add folders for state management like redux/ or store/ if using Redux or Vuex.

c. Sass (SCSS) Integration

If you’re using Sass for styling, you should create an organized structure for your stylesheets:

csharpCopy codetheme-name/
├── assets/

└── ...

Explanation:

• base/: Base styles (reset, typography, etc.).
• components/: Component-specific styles (buttons, cards, etc.).
• layout/: Layout-related styles (grids, headers, footers).
• pages/: Page-specific styles for particular views.
• themes/: Theme-specific overrides or modifications (light mode, dark mode).

4. CMS/Framework-Specific Adjustments

• Shopify Theme: If you’re working with Shopify, the structure is different, with a focus on Liquid files.arduinoCopy codetheme-name/ ├── assets/ ├── config/ ├── layout/ ├── sections/ ├── snippets/ └── templates/
• Gatsby/Next.js Theme: In static site generators or server-side rendering frameworks:arduinoCopy codetheme-name/ ├── src/ ├── pages/ ├── components/ ├── styles/ ├── public/ └── gatsby-config.js / next.config.js

5. Scalability and Maintenance

• Reusability: Think ahead about making components modular and reusable.
• Version Control: Make sure to include appropriate documentation (README.md, etc.) and gitignore files (.gitignore) for proper version control.

Summary:

Customizing your folder structure is about organizing files for scalability, readability, and efficiency. Consider factors like:

• Project type (WordPress, React, Vue, Shopify)
• Technologies (Sass, JavaScript frameworks, build tools)
• Design patterns (Modular design, BEM methodology)
• Localization and accessibility needs