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December 31, 2012 at 5:07 am #8581colkavMember
Hi,
Just re phrasing a previous question.. (thanks for your reply, Susan)
I created a mockup for a client using the free, non-Genesis, Suffusion theme, here
I want to create a revised version, but now i'm using Genesis, so the approach is very different to Suffusion! I intend to get a similar, basic layout in place using Genesis, and build upon the design, and my knowledge of Genesis, over time.
It looks like I need to get my hands dirty with template files, PHP and CSS. I want to develop a general understanding of what the code is doing, but I don't intend to learn these languages. Am I asking too much?
I'm guessing at this point that I need to create a page template for the home page, but from here it gets a bit scary.
With these template files, can it be a case of copy / pasting code in a sort of 'modular' way?
Is there a graphical way to layout pages in grid / column style, by using text widgets, for example?
From what i've read, you need to create page templates with widgetized areas. Does this sound like the right approach? Can a non-php / coder achieve this by copying / pasting, and learning from tutorials / how-to's, without learning how to code?
I think i just need a push in the right direction, just a bit lost at the moment. Any insight appreciated.
Many thanks,
colkav
December 31, 2012 at 6:33 am #8584SusanModeratorWelcome back!
It looks like I need to get my hands dirty with template files, PHP and CSS. I want to develop a general understanding of what the code is doing, but I don’t intend to learn these languages. Am I asking too much?
I don't think you're asking too much. Before I started with studiopress, I knew nothing about PHP and CSS. I'm not a technical expert, but hanging around the forum, and working on my own website, I just jumped right in, and learned along the way. And, yes, a novice can do this by copy/pasting, asking questions, getting pointed in the right direction to tutorials etc. That's where we come into play here on the forums.
Ok, onto your site:
You've got two ways of approaching this - you can start with one of the free themes, in which case, you've got a foundation to build upon - the sample theme is a good start - you can download it here:
http://www.studiopress.com/free-themes/sample
Here's a tutorial for getting started with the sample theme:
http://my.studiopress.com/docs/building-child-themes/
By starting off with a free theme, you don't have to create any of the behind the scenes templates, you just have to layer on elements.
If you want to start from scratch, here's a good tutorial:
http://www.artofblog.com/building-a-genesis-child-theme/
December 31, 2012 at 7:02 am #8587colkavMemberThanks Susan, that's the answer / encouragement i was looking for. I'll read , digest, and will be back, i'm sure.
December 31, 2012 at 7:22 am #8588SusanModeratorYou're welcome!
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