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1. Hampstead
   Member
   Posted 5 years ago #

   How do I add wordpress to my existing website rather than set it up as a stand alone blog?

   I want to be able to use my current web template but have a blog within it.

   Sorry for the newbie question, but I'm getting very confused.

2. Ajd777
   Member
   Posted 5 years ago #

   The easiest way is to take one of the two default themes and modify them to include your current header etc. But the only thing you really need in it is the loop.

   http://wordpress.org/support/topic/25522?replies=24

   Just search Codex and the forum, there are plenty of guides that will guide you. Including:
   http://codex.wordpress.org/User:Jalenack/Integrating_Wordpress_into_an_Existing_Site

3. MichaelH
   Volunteer
   Posted 5 years ago #

   This tutorial may help you: http://www.transycan.net/blogtest/2005/07/05/integrate/

   And some other info:
   http://wordpress.org/search/integrate+wordpress+existing+website?forums=1

4. moshu
   Member
   Posted 5 years ago #

   Then you have to make a theme that looks like your site.
   (before that make sure you do something about the width of your existing website: anything below 1374px causes horizontal scroll)
   http://codex.wordpress.org/Theme_Development

5. moshu
   Member
   Posted 5 years ago #

   The easiest way is to take one of the two default themes
   I'd never say something like that for a newbie... on the contrary: stay away from the "Default"!

6. Ajd777
   Member
   Posted 5 years ago #

   I'd never say something like that for a newbie... on the contrary: stay away from the "Default"!

   I created my original WordPress theme by modifying the default themes. I found it far easier to replace a few divs than to completely learn the themeing process.

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