WordPress themes are the key to the way your WordPress website looks, and in some cases functions. Changing your WordPress theme will instantly transform your site. This is a key “selling” feature of WordPress for many people. They can focus on creating great content for their site, while the theme handles the look.
There are currently 1900+ free WordPress themes on WordPress.org. There is a free theme to match just about any niche or topic that you want a website about. There is also a huge world full of “premium” themes. These premium themes cost money, but they are often designed better, and sometimes have functionality that you can’t find elsewhere. You can find these premium themes all over the web, just do a Google search for them. You might be overwhelmed by the amount of choices, so here are three spots that I highly recommend:
1. WooThemes: Woothemes create beautiful themes that cover a wide range of uses. You can purchase each theme on there own, or you can join their membership that gives you access to all their amazing themes. They have a wide variety of theme categories like:
- Business
- Magazine
- Multimedia
- Portfolio
- Tumblog
- Commerce
They also include some specialty themes that have unique functions. These include themes like real estate as well as a theme that allows you to build a webinar website. Woothemes is a great place for your premium theme needs.
2. Templatic: Templatic is a similar style site to Woothemes. You have the choice to either buy a single theme, or join a membership (club). They have similar categories as Woothemes as well. More specifically they have themes that are perfect for:
- Event directories
- Restaurants
- Groupon Clone
- News Blog
- Online Booking
- Spa
- And More…
Templatic is another can’t miss great choice for your WordPress website needs.
3. Headway: Headway is completely unique from the above two choices. Headway doesn’t offer multiple themes or a theme membership, they actually only offer one theme. Obviously this looks like an instant strike against Headway. The thing is, the Headway theme can literally be anything you want. It is a drag and drop editor that lets you construct your own “theme”. It is completely customizable, but remember, there is a learning curve with Headway. You will have to commit to learning the ins and outs.
No matter what provider you choose, a premium WordPress theme brings advantages. Premium themes are more exclusive, they offer better design and they also often include support. If you are looking to take your WordPress site to the next level, then check out the providers above.
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