The Web Developer's Guide to WordPress: Learn how to create WooCommerce compatible, customizable and redistributable themes

WordPress is one of the most widely used content management systems (CMS) today, powering more than 30% of all sites worldwide. When it comes to content management systems, WordPress is king, since more than 60% of all sites use the CMS. Those numbers alone are reason enough for you to stop creating static websites and start using WordPress.This book is for anyone who wants to learn how to create custom themes using this powerful CMS. By learning how to develop themes, you will discover how to build more than a simple website. You will create a reusable product that can even be redistributed and marketed. If you like the idea, this book is for you. As you follow the project proposed by the book, you'll get a comprehensive view of the theme development process. You will explore fantastic APIs and tools such as the Theme Customizer, learn how to make it WooCommerce compatible and ready to be translated into any language. You will also learn how to submit your theme to the official WordPress theme repository, create demo versions, and bundle it for redistribution.This is the perfect book for anyone who wants to take their career as a web professional to the next level.