June 22, 2010 7:00 PM - 20 attended

Introduction to CSS: Learn to modify the CSS of your theme

It seems simple enough - install WordPress, install a theme and you're good to go - instant web site. But wait...you don't really like the color of that box over there and the text size of the headings is way too big - and you'd really like them to be blue. How do you fix it?

So few themes offer easy-to-use theme options and even themes like Thesis only give you limited options for many parts of the theme - to truly customize your theme, you've got to dig into CSS ... Ack! It's code! It's scary! And intimidating!

In this workshop, I'll teach you the basics of CSS, how to modify your theme's CSS, and how to figure out which lines of CSS need to be updated. I'll show you which things can be updated safely without breaking your theme, and which things require the attention of an expert to make sure they still work in all browsers.

By the end of the evening, you should be able to make simple theme customizations with confidence.

We'll also be giving away two copies of WordPress Theme Design from Packt Publishing.

Please note that there are intermittent issues with the wifi at this venue, so come prepared. Please have Firefox installed, with the Web Developer Toolbar and Firebug add-ons before you arrive. If you need help with this, please email me at natalie [at] purplepen [dot] com. I'll bring sample files on USB drives for you to practice on if you can't get online.

Please also have a simple text editor installed - I recommend Notepad++ for Windows users and TextWrangler for Mac users - both are free.

If you previously paid for the CSS workshop that was postponed and have a credit to be applied, please drop me a line and let me know when you RSVP. If you are paying cash the evening of the event, exact change is MUCH appreciated.

I know that we all have emergencies and last minute issues, but please honor your RSVP and let me know if you have reserved a seat for yourself and cannot make it.

  • Linda
    Linda

    So sorry I missed this meetup. I had to work late. Next time!

    Posted June 23, 2010 at 11:56 AM

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5.00 5.0010 (10 ratings)
  • Event Host
    Natalie MacLees
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  • Ron Dingwall
    An excellent meetup for professionals to pick up details on CSS and for business people to learn the questions they need to ask.
  • Jenny Lens
    A REAL TREAT!! We are blessed she is such a GENEROUS person. Natalie is an excellent computer trainer. Her knowledge, patience, organization, willingness to listen and answer various questions is greatly appreciated! She shared so much knowledge, something for everyone's levels, experience and skills. I learned so much! I love her confidence when expressing Dreamweaver issues. I concur! IF one insists on comments and irrelevant jokes for first hour, perhaps person in charge and/or people around might ask that person to please respect others and be quiet. I taught many computer programs at various training centers and colleges. I often reiterated that "comments should be addressed up front, so we all can hear and benefit." Somewhat distracting to hear an irreverent, running commentary for first hour. I shared input, but made sure Natalie addressed the issue first, before adding anything. Or raising my hand and asking questions. Pls be considerate of others! THANK YOU ALL!!
  • Shiho
    Natalie, thank you for presenting a good introduction to CSS + how it fits into WP themes.
  • lucy beer
    Great meetup! I learned a lot about CSS and found it extremely helpful. Natalie gave us a wonderful introduction to CSS, providing essential info to enable us to make sense of a Wordpress theme and make some basic tweaks. Natalie is a great teacher and did an awesome job as always.
  • Mary Ann Epstein
    I picked up so many tips tonight. Thank you so much for generously sharing what you do!
  • Marc Halperin
    A solid intro to CSS. I walked away with the ability to confidently modify a few items that I have previously had to change individually on every post. Now I can let the Theme handle it. I look forward to the next meeting. Great to see that this site is iPad compatible. Is WP 3.0 also?
  • Shawn
    It was a good, brief introduction to CSS.
  • John
    +1 guest
    Another great presentation! Thanks Natalie
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