How to learn to make great WordPress websites?

As a beginner, someone may have many questions about web development,should I learn HTML/CSS before making a website? If you want to make a CMS based website then there are inbuilt themes that you can use, otherwise you need to use code editors like Notepad++, Eclipse and more. There is another way to design your WordPress website, you can design your themes in TemplateToaster and export that theme to WordPress CMS. You can design your themes in this tool without writing a code as it automatically generates a source code for you.

And now, WordPress platfrom doesn’t cost a dime to download or install, and there’s a huge community who have designed beautiful themes and templates, making it easy to get going fast.

For definition’s sake, a blog is a type of website that shows the newest content at the top of the page. A blog can also be one part of a website with multiple pages. On WordPress.com, you can choose any of those options, easily adding pages and other goodies to your site, customizing the style and appearance to your needs. Here are some suggestions on how to get started:

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Check out our theme showcase for some great examples of all the different blog/website styles that are possible with WordPress.com. Some themes are free, others are “Premium” and available for purchase. (You can also further customize the style and design of your site by purchasing a Custom Design Upgrade.)

Create a Home PageWith a default blog setup, your front page will display your latest posts. You can also set up a static home page to achieve the look and feel of a traditional website. Here’s more on the difference between posts and pages.

Add More PagesMany blogs have a single page or two, with one for posts and the other for an “About Me” section. But you can add as many pages as you like. For example, a restaurant website might need pages for

“Menu,” “Locations,” and “Contact.” You can even designate parent pages so that your navigation menu looks more like this:

If you have a theme that supports the  Custom Menus Feature  you can: Change the order of pages Nest pages to create sub-menus Display posts on different pages by creating category pages Add custom links to the navigation menu

The Page Attributes module allows you to set page parents and templates, and to change the order of your pages, regardless of the theme you have activated.

Want to Disable Comments?Comments can be a great way to solicit your readers’ feedback, but sometimes you want to keep things super simple. No problem — you can disable comments in a snap!

Add Widgets and Other GoodiesWidget is a fancy word for tools or content that you can display on your site’s sidebar. There are tons of neat widgets to choose from, including the Pages Widget and Search Widget.

You can also create a contact form to offer your readers the ability to get in touch without providing your personal email address.

Your Website's URLIf you’d like to take the “wordpress” out of your blog’s URL, you can register a custom domain for your blog, or adding one you already own, learn more about our Domain Mapping Upgrade.

Get More HelpIf you’re new to WordPress.com, check out the Learn WordPress guide for more tips on getting started. Or you can visit Mageewp.com to get more help.