Let's take a quick look at some factors to consider when choosing and installing themes, just so that you'll be better informed.
The factors to consider when choosing a theme
The structure of a theme
A WordPress theme is actually a collection of files in a directory. There are no special or unusual formats, just a few requirements for those files in the theme directory. The only requirements for a directory to be a valid WordPress theme are as follows:
- It should have a style.css file and an index.php file
- The style.css file must have the basic theme information in its initial lines
There are a number of additional files that you'll find in most themes. They are as follows:
- A screenshot.png file that is the...
