How can I create a custom page template in WordPress?

With a custom page template in WordPress, you can give certain pages of your website their own design and layout. Here’s a step-by-step guide to creating a custom page template:

1. Create a new file:
   • Start by creating a new file in the wp-content/themes/your-theme directory of your WordPress installation. Give the file a descriptive name, such as page-template-custom.php.
2. Add the template header:
   • At the top of the file, add the template header containing metadata about the template, such as the name and description. Here’s an example:
     PHP CODE:
     <?php
/*
Template Name: Custom Page Template
Template Post Type: Page
*/
3. Write the template code:
   • Below the template header, write the template code that defines the design and layout of your custom page. You can use HTML, CSS, and PHP to create the template. You can also use the WordPress loop to display Page’s content.
4. Apply the template to a page:
   • Log in to the WordPress admin area and go to the Pages section.
   • Create a new page or edit an existing page.
   • Select the Custom Page Template from the Template dropdown in the Page Attributes section.
   • Publish the Page.

Note: This is just a basic overview of how to create a custom page template in WordPress. For more advanced templates, you’ll need to understand HTML, CSS, and PHP, the WordPress template hierarchy and the WordPress loop.