Skins are "Themes" in DotNetNuke that control the layout/look/feel of a Page in DotNetNuke. They commonly contain HTML and CSS that provide the structure of your pages.

Skins will contain at least one Pane known as the ContentPane, they can also contain multiple Panes . As well as panes, the skin itself can hold any custom HTML/javascript that's required i.e. a typical webpage.

Both the skin and any pane also can include Skin Objects , which are controls that render rich content for key items such as a menu, search bar, login link, banners, copyight etc.

Please note, skin developers are recommended to read the Skinning best practices page.

Note: This wiki contains a number of other pages including sections on skinning related matters

Topic Links

Documentation

• Skinning Guide
• Skin objects guide
• http://www.10poundgorilla.com/DotNetNuke/Tools-Resources/Skinning-Tool.aspx a fantastic online skinng reference covering both skin objects and containers.
  

Tutorials

• DotNetNuke Skinning 101: Part 1 - Understanding the Basics
• DotNetNuke Skinning 101: Part 2 - Building a Skin
• DotNetNuke Skinning 101: Part 3 - Building Containers
• DotNetNuke Skinning 101: Part 4 - Packaging
• DotNetNuke Skinning 101: Part 5 - Myths and misconceptions
  

Videos

• Free DotNetNuke Webinar - Basic Skinning
• DotNetNuke Skinning - Getting Setup
  

Excellent set of videos from dnnhero on getting started with skinning for DotNetNuke

This video will show you how to get started with DotNetNuke. It will cover:

Snowcovered.com basics, Skin purchase, Skin uploading to the site, How to apply a skin

• http://www.dnnhero.com/Videos/tabid/59/EntryId/5/How-to-get-started-with-DotNetNuke-part-1-of-3-Video-2.aspx
  

This video will show you how to get started with DotNetNuke. It will cover:

Adding a module to the page, Text/HTML editor module,Image uploading

• http://www.dnnhero.com/Videos/tabid/59/EntryId/6/How-to-get-started-with-DotNetNuke-part-2-of-3-Video-3.aspx
  

This video will show you how to get started with DotNetNuke. It will cover:

Text/HTML module, Basics about containers, Understanding panes

• http://www.dnnhero.com/Videos/tabid/59/EntryId/7/How-to-get-started-with-DotNetNuke-part-3-of-3-Video-4.aspx