For years, page builders like Elementor, Divi, and Beaver Builder have been the go-to tools for creating WordPress websites. They offer drag-and-drop functionality and a range of design options, making them attractive to non-developers and agencies alike. However, as WordPress evolves, it has become increasingly clear that relying on page builders is not the best … Read more
The most common problem with many WordPress themes is that they are designed as throw away code. They consist of a couple cute looking templates that are tailored for one specific purpose. Once the design of that template goes out of style, the developer stops supporting the theme and you are forced to move to … Read more
A WordPress Theme is the part of the WordPress software that is responsible for the look and feel of your website, page layout, menu design, header, footer etc. There are thousands of themes available on the market and even more custom built themes. There are two main reasons why you would want to know the … Read more
Is Poor WordPress Optimization Biting into Your Profit Margin? WordPress is a versatile platform. It powers over 40% of all websites on the globe! However, if it’s not optimized correctly, it can lead to excessive hosting costs and slow load times. Not only does this frustrate users and search engines, but it also enriches your … Read more
WordPress is one of the most popular content management systems (CMS) globally, powering millions of websites. One of the key elements that make WordPress so versatile is its extensive library of themes. A WordPress theme determines the overall look and functionality of your website. However, just like any other software, WordPress themes require regular updates … Read more
What is a page builder? A WordPress page builder is a tool that allows you to create a page or a post on your site without needing to know any HTML code. There are many options available to you. Choosing the one that suits you best will make the editing experience more pleasant and encourage … Read more
If you’ve ever worked on a WordPress site, you probably know that there are two main things that determine how your site works: themes and plugins. Every WordPress site has the same core features, but themes and plugins let us add new features and designs that make our particular WordPress site unique.
Squarespace is like a paint-by-numbers kit, and WordPress is like an entire art store (including the paint-by-number kits, if that’s what you want). As long as the picture on the box is exactly what you want, the paint-by-numbers approach might be perfect for you. But if you want a platform with unlimited room to grow, and expand, and develop your site, then WordPress is a better fit.
This was going to just be a post about WordPress themes. We were going to talk about why you might want to pick one type of theme over another (and we’ll still get to that). But when you look into what is happening in the world of WordPress themes right now, you start seeing articles and posts with titles like this one: The End of WordPress Themes is in Sight. And that’s worth talking about. That headline might be a bit extreme, but there is definitely a change in the role themes play looming on the horizon.
Updated for 2019! Choosing a WordPress theme for your new website can be harder than it seems. With thousands of themes on the market and more coming out every day, there’s no way you can weigh the pros and cons of each on your own. It’s easy to fall into the “paralysis by analysis” trap … Read more