Many new WordPress themes claim you don’t have to edit a line of code. True, you don’t need to type it, but if you understand it you can save time and avoid headaches while customizing your theme. What happens when you install a plugin that clashes with your theme’s visuals? Knowing a bit of HTML and CSS will slash the time it takes to make your site look the way you want.
This session will:
- Explain the interaction between HTML and CSS and why it’s important
- Explain how WordPress uses style sheets to make your theme (and plugins) look nice
- Introduce the CSS Box Model
- Cover a few tools and plugins that make it easier to develop manage your CSS</li
