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Convert HTML Website into PHP in 45 Minutes

Name: Convert HTML Website into PHP in 45 Minutes
Rating: 4.1 (51 reviews)

Convert Static HTML Websites into Dynamic PHP Websites through Practical Examples

Created byZeeshan Arshad

Last updated 1/2026

English

What you'll learn

Install and Setup XAMPP (web server)
Convert Single Page .html Website into .php
Convert Multi Page .html Website into .php
Setup Automatically Changeable Year with PHP
Display IP Address of User
Create Standard PHP Template
Create Reusable PHP Files
Dynamically Highlight Menu on Active Page
Practically Use Basic PHP

Course content

5 sections • 22 lectures • 45m total length

Introduction, Preview and Benefit of Course1:18
Learn how to convert html pages to php, create reusable include files, and update headers, sidebars, and footers from a single file using server variables and php techniques.
Why Should You Use PHP instead of HTML1:25
PHP Local Web Server Setup and Explanation4:34

Setup One Page Website0:08
Change Page from HTML to PHP1:38
Rename html files to php, adjust extensions as needed, and serve pages with an apache server on a local host to view them in a browser.
Automatic Changeable Year2:15
Automate the site year display with the PHP date function to update from a start year to the current year without manual edits.
PHP Page Delivery to the Browser0:54
Learn how the BHB extension triggers server-side processing via the PSP interpreter, delivering the processed content to the browser and hiding raw code from the page source.
Display IP Address of Visitor1:11
Display a visitor's IP address in a PHP page by using the remote address from the server variables and echoing it to the browser.

Setup Multi Page Website0:05
Introduction1:38
Learn how to convert a multi-page HTML site to PHP, using includes to reuse the header and common sections across pages so changes update the whole site.
PHP Template and Include Files1:25
Create a reusable PHP template and save it as an include-friendly file to streamline site pages. Assemble pages by including header, content, and footer files, reducing repetition and simplifying updates.
PHP Files Preparation with Contents Pages7:51
Learn to convert HTML pages to PHP by modularizing metadata, header, content, and footer into include files and templates, enabling server-side assembly of reusable pages.
Links Correction1:06
Rename old links and replace them with include files so PSP pages point to the correct BHB and BHP targets, ensuring navigation like work and about highlights function properly.
Dynamically Highlight Navigation5:56
Dynamically highlight navigation by detecting the current page with the server script name. Apply an active class in header.php based on the page name.
Suggestions and Comments0:54
Learn to combine single and multi-page conversions using PSP include files, track functionality untampered, and reuse header, footer, and sidebar templates across all pages.

Send Email with Contact Form using Single Page Technique6:59
Learn to implement a single-page contact form that sends e-mails from HTML to PHP, handling user name, subject, and message, and provides a confirmation response.
Send Email with Contact Form using Dedicated Contact Page3:40
Create a dedicated contact page with a contact form that collects name, email, subject, and message, then send the email and display a thank-you message after submission.
Practical Improvement in Email Script1:05
Improve your email script by refining the subject and message for a campaign website, emphasizing time-conscious delivery and practical messaging adjustments.
Final Action0:21

Requirements

You need to have a local web server (or a web hosting with PHP support)
You will also learn to install xampp in my course

Description

Convert HTML Websites into PHP Websites in 44 Minutes

Upgrade your web development workflow fast. In this high-speed crash course, you’ll learn how to convert static HTML websites into dynamic PHP websites in just 44 minutes. If you already know HTML and CSS and want to work smarter—not harder—this course shows you exactly how to streamline updates, manage multiple pages efficiently, and build dynamic sites with ease.

Why Choose This Course?

Designed specifically for web designers familiar with HTML and CSS, this course teaches you how to transform single-page and multi-page HTML websites into PHP-powered sites. Through simple, step-by-step guidance, you’ll learn to update headers, footers, navigation menus, and shared elements across your entire site using PHP includes.

No theory overload—only fast, practical, real-world application.

Here’s What Sets This Crash Course Apart

Quick & Efficient: Learn PHP conversion workflow in 44 minutes—no filler, only actionable steps.
Master PHP Basics: Understand PHP includes and global elements to cut your update time dramatically.
Real-World Utility: Use PHP to simplify maintenance across one or many pages.
Confidence-Building: Follow along and apply every step without needing advanced programming knowledge.
Perfect for Freelancers: Save time, work faster, and deliver cleaner websites to clients.

What You’ll Learn

Convert single-page HTML sites into dynamic PHP pages
Convert multi-page HTML sites with a shared header, footer, and navigation structure
Use PHP includes for global updates across your entire website
Manage files and structure your site using efficient PHP techniques
Follow practical, step-by-step demonstrations you can apply immediately
Build confidence using PHP for real-world projects

What Makes This Course Unique

Fast learning with immediate, practical results
Focused only on essential PHP for website conversion
No complex coding or advanced concepts—only what you need
Ideal for freelancers and small projects that need quick updates
Learn to avoid common mistakes and fix issues quickly

What Students Are Saying

"I am a 11 years old kid learning to code and this course is great. I came to know how to convert HTML web pages to PHP. I learnt a lot." — Swarnodip Sinha

"Zeeshan presented exactly the information that I required in the most efficient, well communicated manner. One of the best and most concise courses that I have taken. I highly recommend it to all who want to quickly grasp the adoption of php in an html environment." — Ellen McDonough

"At first, it was difficult, as South African, to follow the instructor's English pronunciation, but I've got used to it with the second lesson. This course included all the information I was looking for to get the know-how, without hours and hours of videos with multiple examples of the same thing to struggle through." — Naomi Bruwer

Who Should Enroll

Web designers with HTML/CSS knowledge wanting to make dynamic sites
Freelancers and small business owners managing small websites
Anyone starting with PHP or wanting simpler website management

Ready to learn how to convert static HTML websites into dynamic PHP websites in 44 minutes?

Enroll now and start applying these techniques to your own projects!
By the end, you’ll confidently transform static sites into dynamic ones—quickly, efficiently, and with professional results.

Who this course is for:

HTML/CSS website designers who want to get rid of doing manual changes in repeated areas of whole website
Web designers who want to speed up updating process of their website
Front-end developers who want to take advantage of PHP
PHP Beginners who want to learn some techniques of practical PHP
This course is NOT for experienced PHP developers

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HTML to PHP: Preparation and Setup3 lectures • 7min

HTML to PHP: Single Page Static Website5 lectures • 6min

HTML to PHP: Multiple Pages Static Website7 lectures • 19min

HTML to PHP: Contact Form and Email with PHP4 lectures • 12min

HTML to PHP: Congratulation!3 lectures • 1min

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