{"id":22,"date":"2023-09-27T16:39:54","date_gmt":"2023-09-27T20:39:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wcet.waketech.edu\/abthomas3\/web250\/wordpress\/?p=22"},"modified":"2023-09-30T12:38:26","modified_gmt":"2023-09-30T16:38:26","slug":"choosing-a-theme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wcet.waketech.edu\/abthomas3\/web250\/wordpress\/choosing-a-theme\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing a Theme"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full is-resized has-custom-border is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wcet.waketech.edu\/abthomas3\/web250\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/thinking.png\" alt=\"Black and white drawing of thinking man\" class=\"wp-image-23\" style=\"border-radius:0px;object-fit:cover;width:341px;height:400px\" width=\"341\" height=\"400\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Drawing of thinking man by Tess Thomas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">When deciding on a WordPress theme, I\u2019ve learned it\u2019s best not to be shy. Go ahead and install what looks like a good option and explore. You can always go back later and delete any themes that you decide you\u2019re not interested in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\"><br>It\u2019s also important to be cognizant of the difference in editing options between \u201cclassic\u201d WordPress themes and the more recent block themes, since WordPress has transitioned to an entirely different theme editing UI. The Theme Customizer menu is not an option for block themes, which seem to make up the vast majority of popular themes, and the last two years\u2019 default themes. With a block theme, there\u2019s not an option to open the Customizer and select Widgets from a menu, for example. In order to implement a widget, you must learn to use the block editor, create a space for said widget(s) and navigate through multiple sub-menus in order to find which are available for your theme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\"><br>I look forward to gaining an understanding in subsequent lessons of how to better use the block editor in order to customize a block theme of my choosing with a few less forehead slaps. In the meantime, WordPress.com offers a fun video of one of their &#8220;Happiness Engineers&#8221; counseling a pro basketball player on how to choose a theme, amongst other beginner hurdles. Hearing them discuss these processes is both relatable and enlightening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed alignwide is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Happiness Engineered: Part 2 - Choosing a Theme on WordPress.com\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_7E1f1k4m6I?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">An enlightening consultation on choosing a theme<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the end, after a hiccup or three that may have stemmed from the first theme I chose, I decided to find something equally minimalist and highly customizable, but without the possible bugs. I&#8217;m looking forward to making it my own and have my fingers crossed that I&#8217;ll get to create a dynamic, accessible, responsive site that reflects my goals as a student. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re also a student or just interested in developing your WordPress skills, consider visiting the r\/Wordpress Reddit community. It&#8217;s a real treasure trove of lived experience, problem solving and a great way to keep your finger on the pulse of new features and trends. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-reddit wp-block-embed-reddit\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"reddit-embed-bq\" style=\"height:500px\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Wordpress\/comments\/kdy2u5\/learn_wordpress_free_educational_resource_that\/\">Learn WordPress &#8211; free educational resource that includes courses, workshops, quizzes, lesson plans, and discussion groups<\/a><br> by<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/user\/summerchilde\/\">u\/summerchilde<\/a> in<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Wordpress\/\">WordPress<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/embed.reddit.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"UTF-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This pinned post in r\/Wordpress is a perfect starting point<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To stay in touch, check out my progress with all things web development, or (gasp!) inquire about a project, fill out a Contact form or head to my GitHub or LinkedIn pages below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-custom-separator-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-custom-separator-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9bf0348e wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div 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