Web design of a blog or Web page is one of the main factors to consider when using WordPress and liven up any project on the Web.
As you already know, WordPress is based on templates or themes, which can be modified and offer different options to customize them according to what we like and what we need.
Each theme is different and it can be developed as per our requirements. If you analyze your WordPress site, you may have considered changing the design or theme. Everything changes very fast on the internet. What was trending a few months ago may now no longer be used anywhere?
That’s why it is always good to be updated about the latest trends on the internet.
How to know if it is time for a change?
Check out these five signs that will help you have an answer. If you meet at least one of them, take action and start looking for a new template.
- Too much time with the same
If you have the same WordPress theme from several months or even years, why not give it a new look?
A new theme can give you a whole new interaction, structure and design to your WordPress website, which will have much more success if it offers a great first impression to visitors.
Remember that we have a few seconds to gain the attention of anyone entering our blog or a page. If you have a great design, there are many more possibilities to earn their trust and make them your customers or subscribers.
Different theme also pleases and well receives new visitors to your blog or website, and potentially subscribers.
It’s like remodeling your house or apartment. It is always a positive change.
- Antiquated Appearance
I am surprised as there are many websites and blogs that look like they were created in 1999 when the Internet was just beginning to globalize and be accessible to all.
Strange colors and font like Comic Sans which was too large, disproportionate texts and many other aspects that give a poor appearance and consequently poor results.
It’s like going to an important meeting or a job interview dressed in inappropriate clothing. It is obvious that the first impression you have on other people or person, play against what you want to achieve.
Check your workforce and compare it with other designs in your niche or industry. If you think a change is necessary, do not hesitate to do it.
- The template is not adapted by different devices
Today the Web traffic not just comes from desktops or laptops. Over the months and years, mobile devices have become more popular and are used to navigate websites.
Depending on the niche and industry in which you are, I am sure that a significant percentage of all your views come from mobile devices such as smartphones (iPhone, Android, Windows Phone) or tablets.
Responsive web designs must prepare so that users can have an optimal experience on any device, either a 27-inch iMac or a mobile phone.
Today many of the issues that we find can be resolved using premium themes or plugins for WP. Make sure yours also meets these requirements.
How do I know?
Visit your blog or page on your phone or iPad. You can also simulate it in Chrome developer tools.
- Confusing Structure and Navigation
There is nothing more frustrating than getting to a Web page and see all the content jumbled up without order and with a confusing structure.
The goal of any page or blog is to offer the most beautiful design that can leave a good impression on visitors. This course helps, but the priority is to always offer simple navigation, accessible content and effective communication on what you want to tell your audience.
Always look for a WordPress theme that offers a simple, understandable and at the same time design that meets great looks.
You do not need to put too many banners, images or text in the sidebars. Only the essentials.
- Improve safety, speed and load performance.
The theme used in WordPress will not only affect the appearance of the site or blog but can also have a significant impact on safety, loading speed and overall performance of each page.
Before investing in a premium theme, check reviews from other users about the performance they have achieved. By this I mean things like the time it takes to load each page, how well the sidebars with widgets work, any kind of error that is present and something very important: security.
If you use a theme based on a framework like Genesis of StudioPress, the performance of your site will be even better.
WordPress can be protected very well with plugins like iThemes Security, but if we use a theme of poor quality, poorly programmed or malicious code, it will be having safety problems sooner or later.
To check the quality and vulnerability, install the Theme Authenticity Checker plugin which detects any failures or problems with the template you use.
We also recommend using Google Webmaster Tools, a set of free tools that Google provides to monitor the performance of your website in all aspects, including security and malware detection.
The best designs and templates are available for WordPress
Thanks to its versatility and high standards, WordPress offers the possibility of using templates of the highest quality and adapted to the latest web standards (HTML5, CSS3, responsive, etc.)
Are you ready to take this big leap in quality?
Here are some quality theme and template providers:
- StudioPress
- Woothemes
- ThemeForest
- ElegantThemes
Check these 4 sites (or any other), choose your favorite theme and start today.
A new design can bring life in your WordPress blog or a webpage.
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