{"id":1581,"date":"2021-10-14T20:31:55","date_gmt":"2021-10-14T19:31:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/guwii.com\/?p=1581"},"modified":"2021-10-15T10:42:32","modified_gmt":"2021-10-15T09:42:32","slug":"off-the-shelf-vs-bespoke-wordpress-themes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/guwii.com\/off-the-shelf-vs-bespoke-wordpress-themes\/","title":{"rendered":"Off The Shelf vs Bespoke WordPress themes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In the world of WordPress websites a \u201ctheme\u201d has a simple enough meaning; pertaining to the look, feel and function of the website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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However, the term \u201ctheme\u201d is about as useful as describing both a Ferrari and a Reliant Robin as \u201ccars\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In simple terms, there are 2 main routes to take when it comes to building a WordPress website:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Off the shelf themes<\/li>
  2. Custom or \u201cBespoke\u201d themes<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    A quick overview:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Off the Shelf Themes:<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

    Typically pre-designed and come with a certain look & feel\u2014often having a specific industry in mind. Example: There are many \u201cdentist\u201d themes available that have a typical green\/blue design with stock photography supplied.

    Analogies:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n