using within HTML/PHP site

  • Total WP newbie here. I wish to build a predominantly HTML/PHP site that will use some WP PHP code to pull in posts and other WP functions and plugins. This is simply because it’s extremely easy for me to build a custom-designed HTML site and I don’t know jack about WP templates. I’ve heard it can be done – just not sure of the best way. Please see a mockup I did in Blogger – https://wonderfultwo.blogspot.com (see functionality notes in red) and, if your feeling charitable ?? let me know your opinions on if you think it’s feasible.

    Or do I need to stay within the confines of a WP template? Can you point me to some resources for help on this?

    Oh yeah. I don’t know PHP either. Just a copy/paste kinda guy. Thanks.

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  • See integrating WordPress with your web site.

    Thread Starter east_sider

    (@east_sider)

    Thanks esmi. I saw that but I’m still unclear if all the functionality I need is possible. This just shows code for a couple very basic displays.

    Within my site’s HTML/PHP pages (that is, not using WP templates):

    Can I allow the user to search and have results displayed where and how I wish?
    Can I run an eCommerce plugin within a designated area on a designated page? With a ‘Your Cart’ link in the header?
    Can I have two different ‘category’ menus that show only certain ‘labels’?
    Can I have category results display where and how I wish?
    Is there a mechanism to make sure post titles are part of the URL and HTML title?
    Will plugins still work on these types of pages (like a star rating system, etc.)?

    Basically, I need most of the functions of WP and WP plugins, but I want each page on the site to look exactly how I want – which means each page is a bit different except for the header. And I don’t want all the extraneous code that sometimes gets loaded and then hidden with CSS.

    But, if my idea won’t work, then I guess I’ll have to learn all that goes with customizing templates. Not looking forward to that!

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