Customizing category posts

[chris_s]

I’m going to attempt to explain this correctly, but I have included an image to help clarify. I am currently struggling with getting this style for my posts. I am currently using Thematic as a framework and am trying to figure out how to code this correctly. I want my posts to look identical to the PS file I started, but I am not sure where to start. In addition, I am color coding the posts by category as you can see in the bottom left-hand side of the post, under the number of comments ( I know this is a php function within wordpress that I’ll have to tackle at another time). Can someone give me a little insight on where to start here?

Chris

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[TheDoc]

I feel like I’ve said this a lot, which clearly means it bears repeating!

A lot of people struggle with coding for WordPress because they go straight from design to WP. This, in my opinion, even as a seasoned developer, is a mistake.

I always go from Design to HTML Templates. I do all of my testing in the templates, that way I don’t have to worry about wondering what WordPress is going to do to my code.

In terms of actually coding the design, give it a go in HTML and CSS first. If you run into any problems, ask away!

[jamygolden]

I 100% agree with @TheDoc. The thought of beginning the HTML + CSS development within WordPress never even crosses my mind.

[chris_s]

Ok, thanks for the advice. I’ll do the markup and css and then come back with it!

[chris_s]

Since I am using a framework such as Thematic, is it wise to use their DIV’s when marking up my code locally? Here’s the theme’s layout.

Thematic Structure

[TheDoc]

So many people are using Thematic these days, I have no idea what the benefit is… maybe I should look into that.

I don’t know what to suggest, @chris_s, since I don’t use a framework. I would try to do whatever is easiest for you first.

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