WordPress ThemesPosted by Breum Thomsen on April 26th, 2021 WordPress themes are not the same thing as plugins! This is actually one of those things about WordPress, which really trips up most people right away. WordPress is simply the term used to describe the underlying software (also referred to as a theme) which runs a WordPress-driven site, while themes are individual designs in the website which dictate the overall look and feel of that site s front end (also known as the "admin" area). A theme can change the whole look of your site, but most people are typically interested in how it changes their WordPress blog. There are literally, thousands of different WordPress themes available. Some theme companies offer hundreds and even thousands of free themes which you can choose from and use on your own site. Many professional theme companies offer a number of different monthly themes as well as several premium themes which you will have to purchase. These higher priced themes often include more features and can be used as a foundation or "base" themes for you own sites. So, what exactly are WordPress themes? WordPress themes are just like any other theme. They are just customized to suit your needs. You may want to add a header or footer, change color schemes, change fonts, or do many other things with your WordPress themes. All you need to do is find the right theme designer and ask him or her to customize a theme for you. The designer will then make changes and provide you with a zip code so that you can download and install the theme on your blog. Just like any other website builder, WordPress themes come with template files which you can edit to create your ideal theme. These theme files are what makes WordPress themes unique and user friendly. You may want a certain template for your business, a certain template for your entertainment site, or one for your personal site. By changing the template files, you can customize your WordPress themes to reflect your unique personality. With so many themes available in the marketplace today, it can be difficult to determine which one is right for you. Fortunately, there are professionals who know how to choose the best WordPress theme for your needs. One of these people is Matt Cutts, a software engineer at Google. Matt has been one of the first to use WordPress themes as a means to promote websites. He has developed many premium themes based on his experience with WordPress, and he offers them for free on his blog. One of the most popular types of WordPress themes are "single page" themes. A single page means just one article, or one page with your graphic. If you have one page that is attractive but dull, you can easily change it by adding one page templates. Many designers will create a "news" type template with headlines and a few paragraphs about your business and add a few image galleries for photos that you would like to use. There are other types of WordPress themes available as well. Some people create two-page templates that consist of two articles. One is a single-page article with a graphic and the second is a two-page article with just text. The only limit to the types of WordPress themes that you can use is your imagination. There are theme marketplaces, where you can search for WordPress themes that other users have created and purchase them. You can also use a free version of WordPress to create your own individual single page and use it as a basis for creating even more complex and interesting single page themes. If you want a professional looking website with a professional appearance, you should look at WordPress themes. You do not have to be an expert web designer to be able to set up and use one of these theme products. Many of these theme marketplaces are supported by professional web design companies who can assist you in creating the most beautiful websites possible. These website themes are ideal for any business that wants to take its online presence to the next level.Like it? Share it! |