I want to create a custom page template with two columns. However to implement this I'm just entering the divs directly into the WordPress editor. I have the needed code in the stylesheet so it works out fine.
But I want to have a method where I can use as little HTML within the WordPress editor when inserting content. I don't want to use what I consider unnecessary divs.
Also I'd like to set something up where if an image is placed in the left column, it's automatically formatted a certain way.
Certainly much of this can be done with CSS but I suspect javascript is also needed. I'm also wondering about WordPress's custom fields and if that would have any use here.
Any suggestions?