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.

How to Update WordPress Themes and Plugins with a ZIP File

How to Update WordPress Themes and Plugins with a ZIP File

We take you through the fairly simple process of updating your WordPress website’s themes and plugins using only a ZIP file.

Pondering the Future of the WordPress Sidebar

Pondering the Future of the WordPress Sidebar

We take a trip back in time and examine what made the WordPress sidebar so special and share some potential sidebar ideas for a new era.

The Challenges of WordPress’ Massive Market Share

The Challenges of WordPress’ Massive Market Share

We take a look at the biggest challenges facing WordPress (as we see them) and discuss how its size impacts the efforts to tackle them.

A Guide to Using Commercial WordPress Themes & Plugins

A Guide to Using Commercial WordPress Themes & Plugins

The WordPress ecosystem is chock full of outstanding free software. Why, you could build an entire website using an attractive free theme and a selection of highly-functional plugins. But free…

Mistakes to Avoid in Your WordPress Website Redesign

Mistakes to Avoid in Your WordPress Website Redesign

We identify some of the common pitfalls when redesigning a WordPress website and show you how to prepare for a smoother transition process.

Love a WordPress Plugin or Theme? Pay It Forward.

Love a WordPress Plugin or Theme? Pay It Forward.

By paying it forward to WordPress developers, we can positively impact the people and products that help make our websites better.

Why Most WordPress Websites Should Be Maintained by a Professional

Why Most WordPress Websites Should Be Maintained by a Professional

Why you might not want to hand those maintenance responsibilities over to your client after their WordPress site has launched.

Is the Future of WordPress Code-Free?

Is the Future of WordPress Code-Free?

As WordPress and its ecosystem continue to evolve, it does make one wonder if more designers will choose code-free solutions. But, if so, what will be the ramifications?

Why Some Outdated WordPress Plugins & Themes Are Facing Extinction

Why Some Outdated WordPress Plugins & Themes Are Facing Extinction

If you manage a website that relies on any WordPress plugins or themes that haven’t seen an update for a while, your time with them may be running out. Recent…

The Hidden Costs of a WordPress Theme

The Hidden Costs of a WordPress Theme

The temptation to download a free or commercial WordPress theme is great for both pros and novices who want to build their own website. And it’s easy to see why….

15 Free & Premium Resources & Tools for Designers in 2024 Sponsored

15 Free & Premium Resources & Tools for Designers in 2024

This is a collection of must-have web design resources and tools for both individual web designers and design agencies.

What Can WordPress Do to Appeal to the DIY Market?

What Can WordPress Do to Appeal to the DIY Market?