It is not too difficult to believe that using a WordPress Theme could have a stigma when compared with the creative and artistic inspirations of a great graphic design.
Not so long ago the difference between custom and template design was huge – where it was possible to spot a template a mile away. However themes have come a very long way, and you would not be aware that many of the impressive websites you see are themes, or ‘variations on a theme’.
Here is why I think themes are awesome.
- It is not just about looks, but the design has been tested to look consistent across all page structures and variations
- Themes have built in ‘under the hood’ functionality which is often very well thought out based on the target website user for that particular theme.
- Themes, due to their larger userbase, have been more thoroughly tested for bugs and inconsistencies
- There is such a wide range of themes, you are bound to find one you love
- The look of a theme can be completely changed with just some colour, font and image changes – all easily managed via css.