Don’t have a website, or looking to update your current website to stay up-to-date with the latest best practices? There are a number of things to consider why you are shopping around for the perfect WordPress theme. Aside from esthetics and functionality, you need to consider if the theme is responsive and what others are saying about it. Theme Forest is our go-to place for WordPress themes. It is easy to use, there is a lot of useful information available and the support team has proven themselves to be extremely helpful.

Here are our tips for how to choose the right WordPress theme for your company website.

Is it Responsive?

Now, more and more people are using their mobiles or tablets to surf the web. If your website isn’t responsive you could be losing potential business. When selecting a WordPress theme ensure that it is responsive to allow visitors to find the information they are looking for, easily.

Is it Regularly Updated?

A website is never truly complete and the same goes for all WordPress themes. There are constantly ways that the theme can be improved to enhance security and usability. On the theme page, check to see how often the theme is updated. If it hasn’t been updated in the last year or two, don’t purchase it. Most theme developers will email you directly with a link to update the theme, so you won’t have to constantly check.

Is There Positive Feedback in the Reviews Section?

This is quite possibly the most useful information you could get. The information has been submitted by real customers who have had a chance to use the theme. This information is generally quite honest. If you notice that There are a lot of negative comments – keep looking for a theme that users speak highly of.

Is Support Available?

It’s also helpful to look through the comments section to see how helpful the support team is. You will be able to tell how quickly they are to respond and if there are major issues with the theme. Each theme is different so you want to ensure that help will be available to you if needed.

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