{"id":82975,"date":"2017-10-02T10:50:36","date_gmt":"2017-10-02T05:20:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wponlinesupport.com\/?p=82975"},"modified":"2023-07-05T15:27:13","modified_gmt":"2023-07-05T09:57:13","slug":"benefits-of-custom-wordpress-theme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.essentialplugin.com\/benefits-of-custom-wordpress-theme\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Benefits of a Custom WordPress Theme"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you thinking of using a custom WordPress theme?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If so, a custom theme is a great investment for your business website. In 2017, it&#8217;s not enough to simply have a website, it needs to be updated, well designed and user-friendly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Companies that don&#8217;t follow these rules might be losing a lot of business &#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/marketing\/compelling-stats-website-design-optimization-list\"><strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">38% of people<\/span><\/strong><\/a> will stop engaging with a website if the content\/layout is unattractive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So how do you get a step ahead of the competition and create a killer website? Using a custom WordPress theme is the first step. Here are four reasons why using a custom theme is key to a successful website:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"single-list\">\n<li><a class=\"wpos-scroll\" href=\"#beat\">A Custom WordPress Theme will help you beat the competition<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wpos-scroll\" href=\"#customisable\">It&#8217;s more customisable and easy to update<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wpos-scroll\" href=\"#bugs\">It&#8217;s free of bugs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wpos-scroll\" href=\"#support\">It comes with more support<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"beat\">1. A Custom WordPress Theme will help you beat the competition<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>To beat competitors, your content and especially the design has to stand out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You offer similar services as your competitors, so a website design might be one of the few things separating you in the eyes of first-time customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s true, design has been proven to establish more trust in the mind of consumers. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michaelhartzell.com\/marketing-insights-ezine\/statistics-to-show-why-website-design-is-so-important-infographic\"><strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">94% of people<\/span><\/strong><\/a> cite design as the reason why they don&#8217;t trust certain websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By using a custom theme, you&#8217;re immediately establishing a professional image to customers, and first impressions really are everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;re also guaranteeing that no one else&#8217;s site will look quite like yours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"customisable\">2. It&#8217;s more customisable and easy to update<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>With standard WordPress templates, you&#8217;re stuck with the features that it gives you, and it can be difficult to add new features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, let&#8217;s say you want to add an image slideshow on the homepage. If this feature isn&#8217;t in your template in traditional WordPress, it&#8217;ll probably be difficult to add in. However, by using a custom WordPress theme, you&#8217;ll be able to add, tweak, and remove any feature as you see fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your business is constantly growing and evolving, so your website should do the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bugs\">3. It&#8217;s free of bugs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether your business is large or small, it&#8217;s crucial that your website performs at all times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you choose a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wponlinesupport.com\/wordpress-services\/plugin-theme-customization\/\">custom WordPress theme<\/a>, you&#8217;re selecting a product that was developed by professionals who know what they&#8217;re doing. A custom theme has a well-written code, which will ensure your site won&#8217;t encounter bugs from time to time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, if you go with a stock or standard WordPress theme, it&#8217;s likely you&#8217;re choosing a product with a code that was written hurriedly. Your site will be susceptible to performance issues as a result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"support\">4. It comes with more support<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If the idea of creating a theme from scratch sounds intimidating, don&#8217;t worry. You won&#8217;t be in this alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WP OnlineSupport offers live demos and support every step of the way. WordPress itself also has tons of great resources to help you with anything you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A custom WordPress theme really is the best option for your business, so don&#8217;t let a lack of experience in design scare you away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you ready to get started with your custom WordPress theme? Browse our available themes and contact us to get started building your dream website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you know of other benefits to using a custom theme? What do you like the most about your custom theme? Tell us in the comments below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you thinking of using a custom WordPress theme? 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