WordPress Themes

Themes control the look and layout of your WordPress site. These articles cover both classic and block-based themes, with reviews, setup guides, and design tips.

Whether you’re choosing a free theme or building one from scratch, these articles focus on making your WordPress website look and work the way you want.

Are Low-Cost WordPress Projects Worth Your Time?

Are Low-Cost WordPress Projects Worth Your Time?

Are taking on low-cost WordPress projects worth the effort and time? The answer depends on what exactly you’re looking to gain.

5 Free Material Design Inspired WordPress Themes

5 Free Material Design Inspired WordPress Themes

We have a collection of free WordPress themes that have fully embraced the Material Design aesthetic. It’s a Material World!

Learn How to Build a WordPress Block Theme Style Variation

Learn How to Build a WordPress Block Theme Style Variation

We show you how creating a custom block theme style variation can be built in the WordPress Site Editor in minutes. Point and click your way to a custom design!

What Should Happen When a WordPress Theme or Plugin License Expires?

What Should Happen When a WordPress Theme or Plugin License Expires?

As the WordPress ecosystem continues to mature, it presents new challenges. Everyone from end-users, web designers, and theme/plugin authors is impacted. While it may seem like the open-source content management…

How to Plan a Redesign of a WordPress Multisite Network

How to Plan a Redesign of a WordPress Multisite Network

From planning and testing to optimizing for performance, we show you how to navigate the complexities of a Multisite Network redesign.

How to Build Client-Proof WordPress Websites

How to Build Client-Proof WordPress Websites

Handing off a new WordPress website to a client offers a great feeling of satisfaction. You provide a pixel-perfect rendering of a brand’s online presence and hope it plays a…

Learn How to Display WordPress Custom Field Data With Blocks

Learn How to Display WordPress Custom Field Data With Blocks

Learn how to use the WordPress Block Bindings API to display custom field data—no plugin required. A simple walkthrough with real examples.

The Responsibilities of Making Money with Open Source Software

The Responsibilities of Making Money with Open Source Software

What follows isn’t a definitive answer. It’s a collection of thoughts on how we might reach a better understanding of the issue, along with some simple actions we can take.

How to Use Block Template Parts in a Classic WordPress Theme

How to Use Block Template Parts in a Classic WordPress Theme

We show you how you can use block template parts within a classic WordPress theme, and how you can implement it on your website.

When to Choose WordPress Full Site Editing for Your Website

When to Choose WordPress Full Site Editing for Your Website

Full Site Editing in WordPress is not a perfect fit for every situation. So, when does it make sense to use it?

An Introduction to the WordPress theme.json File

An Introduction to the WordPress theme.json File

theme.json is a simple document for styling the WordPress block editor, and we show you how it can help theme developers.

Essential WordPress Block Theme Features for Web Designers

Essential WordPress Block Theme Features for Web Designers