Even though there are ready-made templates available, there\nare many who want to use the same HTML template in WordPress. This is because\nwhile making the transition from HTML to WordPress, they do not want the\naudiences to feel different. Moreover, it is quite easy to make suitable\ntemplates in HTML and therefore, some people want to use the HTML template in\nWordPress. There are different ways available to make a transition from HTML\ntemplate to WordPress theme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ways To Convert HTML Template To WordPress Theme –<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 1. Manually –<\/strong> It is a technical move, and you need to have enough knowledge of coding. This is because you are going to use your existing code and convert it into WordPress theme files. It is not complicated if you have knowledge of HTML, CSS, and PHP knowledge. Most of the work is just copy and paste with modifications here and there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. WordPress Child Theme –<\/strong> Rather than doing it manually, it is far better to opt for HTML to WordPress via WordPress child theme. It is very easy and requires less effort. In this, you are going to use a basic and ready-made WordPress theme and convert it as HTML template. Therefore, instead of starting from HTML template to WordPress theme, you are starting with WordPress theme and modifying it to look and feel exactly like HTML template. Therefore, the basic features and functionalities of WordPress theme will stay intact, and it will sync well with the overall system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. Import Content – If you can find a relatable WordPress\ntheme that looks close to your HTML theme, the task will be easier. This is\nbecause it does not matter how good a programmer you are when you convert an\nHTML template into a WordPress theme, there are always some features and\nfunctionalities missing. These features and layouts are exclusively available\nin ready-made WordPress themes. Therefore, if you prefer to use a WordPress\ntheme, then you can just import the content from the HTML template. It is a\nquick and painless process, and your website will be better for you and your\naudiences. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Elaborating The Processes –<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 1. Manual Transition –<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n You need to create a theme folder, and you can do on your\ndesktop. Then you have to create a number of text files namely, style.css,\nindex.php, header.php, sidebar.php, and footer.php. You have to copy the\nexisting CSS from HTML template to WordPress style.csss. Besides, you have to\ndivide your HTML template into multiple parts namely, header, sidebar, footer\nand body(index). If you already have them divided, it is better. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Otherwise, you have to do it manually and carefully.\nMoreover, there are a lot of technical changes you have to make starting from\n<link> tag to PHP code wherever appropriate. When everything is done, you\nhave to upload the theme folder in a ZIP file and then install WordPress and go\nto Appearance> Themes> Add New and Upload. Select the Zip file and\ninstall after uploading. <\/p>\n\n\n\n