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.

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!

15+ Best Free Personal Portfolio WordPress Themes for Creatives in 2025

15+ Best Free Personal Portfolio WordPress Themes for Creatives in 2025

Show off your creative work with these free portfolio WordPress themes. Choose from customizable templates, elegant typography, and eye-catching galleries.

20+ Best Free Personal Blog WordPress Themes for 2025

20+ Best Free Personal Blog WordPress Themes for 2025

Looking for a free WordPress theme for your personal blog? Check out our collection of handpicked themes (including many block themes) that are perfect for personal bloggers.

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.

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…

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

The number of block themes is increasing, yet not all cater to the needs of web designers. We explore those key block theme features designed for professionals.

For Casual Users, Information on New WordPress Features Can Be Hard to Find

For Casual Users, Information on New WordPress Features Can Be Hard to Find

Virtually every software application evolves over time. For users, keeping track of the additions, subtractions, and bug fixes can be difficult. And, the more users an app has, the more…

An Introduction to WordPress Child Themes

An Introduction to WordPress Child Themes

Among the top features of WordPress is the ability to build a great-looking website even if you’re not a designer. Through the use of third-party themes, just about anyone with…

How to Create Your Own Block Theme Within WordPress

How to Create Your Own Block Theme Within WordPress

Thanks to the new Create Block Theme plugin you can now create a block theme fully from within WordPress and even export it for use elsewhere.

An Introduction to WordPress Block Themes

An Introduction to WordPress Block Themes

An introduction into the basics of WordPress block themes, and discussion on how they compare and contrast to traditional themes.

The Benefits of Using Block Themes in Your Next WordPress Project

The Benefits of Using Block Themes in Your Next WordPress Project

Discover how block-based WordPress themes can help you create stunning websites without the need for extensive coding skills.

Many Plugins, Many Styles: Creating a Consistent User Experience with WordPress

Many Plugins, Many Styles: Creating a Consistent User Experience with WordPress