Introduction
A well-built WordPress theme gives you the flexibility of a CMS while maintaining the design and layout of a static HTML template. In this tutorial series, I’ll guide you through the process of converting an HTML template into a fully functional WordPress theme using Advanced Custom Fields (ACF).
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced developer, this guide will walk you through each step, ensuring your theme is dynamic, customizable, and future-proof.
Why Convert an HTML Template to WordPress?
Many businesses start with a static HTML website but quickly realize the need for a more scalable, content-managed solution. By converting HTML to WordPress, you get:
✅ Easy content management – No need to edit code for updates.
✅ Customizable dynamic content – Use ACF to create flexible layouts.
✅ SEO benefits – WordPress is structured for better search engine visibility.
✅ Scalability – Add plugins, features, and expand your site as needed.
What You’ll Learn in This Video Series
This tutorial series will cover:
- Setting up a WordPress starter theme.
- Integrating Bootstrap and responsive navigation.
- Converting static HTML sections into WordPress templates.
- Using ACF to create dynamic content fields.
- Implementing WordPress functions like
get_template_part(),wp_nav_menu(), and more.
Watch the Full Video Series Below
This embedded playlist will guide you through the entire process step by step.
Resources & Tools
To follow along, you’ll need the following resources:
🔹 Starter Theme – SimpliBlank
🔹 HTML Template – Demo Link
🔹 Bootstrap Nav Walker – GitHub
🔹 WP Hasty – Generate WP Snippets
And as a bonus you can also get the completed theme from my GitHub
🔹 Completed Theme – GitHub Repo
Next Steps: Applying What You’ve Learned
Once you’ve completed this tutorial series, you’ll have a fully functional WordPress theme ready for customization. Consider:
✔️ Enhancing the theme – Add custom post types, WooCommerce, or extra ACF fields.
✔️ Improving performance – Optimize scripts, enable caching, and implement lazy loading.
✔️ Deploying the theme – Upload your theme to a live WordPress site.
Have questions or feedback? Drop them in the YouTube comments or reach out to me! 🚀