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With the release of WordPress 5.3, it’s time for a new WordPress.org theme. And this time it’s a beauty. I’ve taken a closer look at the Twenty Twenty theme so that you can see if it’s right for your website. Read this article in German: Unter der Lupe: Das WordPress Theme Twenty Twenty Twenty Twenty […]
Why an Accessibility Ready WordPress theme? If you have a requirement to build a WordPress website to be ADA or WCAG compliant (or simply want your website to be used by as many people as possible) you are going to want to start with a decent theme. A poorly chosen theme could scupper your chances […]
Reykjavik theme is a relatively new addition (October 2017) to WordPress’ family of accessibility-ready themes. It was created by Oliver Juhas of WebMan Design. Oliver has created a number of accessibility-ready themes, some free and some paid. The name Reykjavik evokes a product which is clean and modern. The theme description begins: Reykjavik is fresh, lightweight, […]
When you look for a theme on WordPress.org, there’s a bewildering array to choose from. Fortunately, you can narrow the search with the feature filter. Are you looking for a two column theme? Or one with footer widgets? Or one suitable for an e-commerce site? (Not sure what those terms mean? Read on.) The feature […]
I was asked recently: Which are better, free or paid themes for WordPress? You might be building a website for the first time, or redoing an existing site. So here’s a list of the pros and cons of free and paid themes to help you decide which is right for you. Free theme pros No […]
Revised and updated for 2024. Why would you want to use a WordPress.com theme on a WordPress.org site? There are a few reasons: So can you use a WordPress.com theme on a WordPress.org site? Short answer: Probably. Long answer: Keep reading! Confused about the difference between WordPress.com and WordPress.org? Read this: How do themes work on WordPress.com? […]
I’ve had some clients confused over Featured Images in WordPress. So I thought I’d write a post to explain. Some of the questions I’ll cover are: What is a featured image? What’s the difference between a featured image and images in posts or pages? How do I set featured images? How are featured images displayed in themes? […]
