Title: Working from scratch
Last modified: August 18, 2016

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# Working from scratch

 *  [jayson_co](https://wordpress.org/support/users/jayson_co/)
 * (@jayson_co)
 * [21 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/working-from-scratch/)
 * I am looking for some guidance on how I would go about creating my blog from 
   scratch. I have installed WordPress and even installed a theme I like but, I 
   really want to create my own from the ground up. I can work my way through the
   xhtml and css, but I will stay away from starting from scratch if I need to mess
   with the php files.
 * I see people like [http://www.stevepsharpe.co.uk](http://www.stevepsharpe.co.uk)
   uses WordPress but has his own created theme, can some give me some steps to 
   beginning this sort of process?
 * Thank you for any help you can provide.

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 *  [Kafkaesqui](https://wordpress.org/support/users/kafkaesqui/)
 * (@kafkaesqui)
 * [21 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/working-from-scratch/#post-193385)
 * Lots of folks here have little to no knowledge of PHP and seem to do fine creating
   their own designs. I’d recommend going though the Codex pages on design and layout:
 * [http://codex.wordpress.org/Blog_Design_and_Layout](http://codex.wordpress.org/Blog_Design_and_Layout)
 *  [Steve](https://wordpress.org/support/users/stevepsharpe/)
 * (@stevepsharpe)
 * [21 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/working-from-scratch/#post-193402)
 * With the latest version of WP, 1.5 there is an easier way than with older versions
   or WP. This is simply by using templates and themes.
 * Thanks for mentioning my site as an example. We all have to start somewhere, 
   and if it was easy to design a master piece within 5 mins, then where would all
   the fun be? =]
 * You have to remember that I have also been doing this for 5 years….
 * Good luck with your project and if you need a helping hand give me a shout, and
   if I’m not too busy then I will give you a hand my friend.
 * WP Codex is the key for learning and of course Google is your friend!
 * Best Wishes
 * Steve P. Sharpe
 *  Thread Starter [jayson_co](https://wordpress.org/support/users/jayson_co/)
 * (@jayson_co)
 * [21 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/working-from-scratch/#post-193418)
 * Thank you for the link Kafkaesqui.
 * Steve – thank you for the post too. In no way was I downplaying the obvious hard
   work you placed into your site. It just takes a quick glance to see the time 
   and effort you placed into your site.Your site is amazing and I could only strive
   to design something as good.
 *  I know it is going to take me a very long time to design something I am happy
   with, but I am ready for the long and exciting journey. I plan on digging into
   that link today, and getting things going.
 * I have been a fan of your site since you posted your link here in the forums.
   Thank you for offering to lend a hand. If I am at a standstill, I might just 
   take you up on your offer.
 * Thank you both again!
 *  [Root](https://wordpress.org/support/users/root/)
 * (@root)
 * [21 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/working-from-scratch/#post-193433)
 * One of the joys of web design is that you can read all the code and see how they
   did it. A bit of copy and paste and you are up and running.
 *  [Steve](https://wordpress.org/support/users/stevepsharpe/)
 * (@stevepsharpe)
 * [21 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/working-from-scratch/#post-193436)
 * Jayson_co
 * Please don’t think I was moaning, far from it. I was just trying to give you 
   an insite and some friendly advice.
 * Good luck with your project! =]
 *  [Lorelle](https://wordpress.org/support/users/lorelle/)
 * (@lorelle)
 * [21 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/working-from-scratch/#post-193450)
 * I also recommend:
    [First Steps with WordPress](http://codex.wordpress.org/First_Steps_With_WordPress)
   [WordPress Lessons](http://codex.wordpress.org/WordPress_Lessons) [Using WordPress Themes](http://codex.wordpress.org/Using_Themes/)

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