Have you set up a WordPress website or webshop? Then you know there is much more to do. You still need to choose and purchase a WordPress theme that fits your current and future design vision. Of course, you can also opt for the standard WordPress themes that are installed with WordPress.
The free WordPress theme versions
It is not wise to choose one of the pre-installed WordPress themes because:
- Very limited design options
- There are already millions of websites that look like this (often unprofessional)
- A popular target for hackers around the world
- Customization requires a lot of programming knowledge
A premium WordPress theme version
Most professional websites and web shops use a premium (paid) WordPress theme. This is because it better meets the requirements and wishes of a modern site. There are many providers of WordPress themes. Therefore, pay close attention:
- Does the design fit my design vision without requiring many changes?
- Is the developer of the premium theme reliable?
- How often is the theme updated?
- What additional plug-ins are needed, and are they compatible with the theme?
People often only look at the design of a theme and forget that after installing a theme, plugins are also needed to give the website the right functionalities. Well-known plugins are not always compatible with all themes and can cause unstable WordPress installations. This results in errors, long loading times, and other problems that require a lot of time and knowledge to solve.
So it’s better to do thorough research and testing beforehand than to encounter problems halfway through or have to start over a few times (trust me, you won’t be the first).
Custom WordPress theme
Definitely the best choice. A custom WordPress theme offers many advantages. Contrary to what most people think, a custom theme does not have to be that expensive. Of course, it costs more than a premium WordPress theme, but you will need to buy fewer premium plug-ins and spend much less time researching, testing, and customizing your premium theme.
New variant: Premium WordPress theme “separate from design”
This version of the Premium WordPress themes has a huge advantage: your website’s design is no longer limited by your theme. This means you can keep working with the same theme even if you want to completely revamp the design.
OneTap delivers all its websites and web shops with this WordPress theme variant. What’s more, we have made all premium plug-ins fully compatible with this Premium theme and have even included a number of premium plug-ins.
