This is how I started converting html to wordpress/joomla sites. I just used the default template then started modifying the css and adding stuff into the code untill I got what I wanted.

After doing that a bunch of times you become really familiar with the how things work and you can build your wordpress/joomla site from scratch!

Good luck

Dennis Becker of e1kad.com sells a course on this for $9.95. I am new here and the system will not let me post the link but if you PM me I will send it to you (or you can Google it - Convert a Static Site to a WordPress Site)

If you decide to buy it and would be willing to use my affiliate link to help me out I will send it to you.

He also has a discount right now on WP Twin bundled with this HTML to WordPress course - $67 for both. WP Twin is GREAT - I use it and it really does make cloning and backing up WordPress sites easy.

I'd recommend spending the money on Thesis and customizing it that way. It's a lot easier and more beneficial for fine-tuning in the future. It may cost a bit, but it's well worth the price. Anything is possible with Thesis (just short of the dark side of the moon).

This article sets out the step-by-step process for converting an HTML site to WordPress:

HTML to WordPress: How to Convert Your Site | WealthyDragon

Cheers,

Martin.

If I am going to convert html site to wordpress. I do used headway theme because you can used the existing html and css code. Mostly I have worked is usually the same design.

Hope this can help.

You can start by reading tutorials at Main Page « WordPress Codex You can also try you hands at customizing an existing theme or creating a child theme for frameworks such as Genesis. (You can download a free copy at Smart Web Worker - WordPress tutorials, WordPress themes & web design resources or buy a copy with support from StudioPress site.)

Thanks Abledragon. Its really helpful to me. I have converted my HTML website into WordPress site.

I just used the default template then started modifying the css

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