Where to Get the BEST WordPress Themes

by | Themes

If you have a WordPress websites, you need to get the BEST WordPress themes that will best suite your sites.

There is no doubt that there are several great WordPress themes out there that are free and is readily accessible right within your WordPress. All you have to do is to download it.

However, one must take note that most WordPress themes these days come with a pro version. These pro versions are usually the extended capabilities and options that you can get from the theme. This is one way of monetization from the side of the developers. But, again, I am pretty sure that there are still completely free themes out there that you can get.

I have already tried tons and tons of free WordPress themes. Years ago, one of the best that I have tried is the Atahualpa. It is a robust highly customizable WordPress themes. However, you will still need to know some codes in order to make the best out of it.

The BEST way to get out of more trouble is to get Pro version themes. And in this post, I will enumerate 4 sources of BEST WordPress themes at least for my experience of using.

  1. Elegant themes – Elegant themes is already out there maybe more than a decade ago when WordPress was still starting out. They are already a great source of WordPress themes. However, few years back, they made a great leap by developing their flagship Theme called DIVI. I would categorize Divi NOT as a theme, but rather a THEME BUILDER. Meaning by using Divi, you can build any kind of theme that you need and the best that will suit you. Of course there is a learning curve in doing that. But if you are a developer, this one is good for you. Not to mention that they offer a lifetime plan.
  2. Elementor – Elementor is another Theme Builder. It is very similar to Divi, only that they differ in some of their operations and functions. The best thing with Elementor is that it is lightweight in comparison to Divi.
  3. Genesis Themes – I have used Genesis themes for a long time. And they sill remain to be one of the best WordPress theme sources out there. Their flagship theme is Genesis Framework. And from that theme, you can purchase premade Child Themes that you can readily install. Before they come with a lifetime plan, but now I think they are already in a yearly plan. You can check: Why Genesis is the Foundation of Any Smart WordPress Design
  4. Forest Themes – Forest Themes is run by Envato, one of the largest depot of themes, codes and plugins for WordPress and some other platforms. Many developers sell their theme in Forest themes. They are definitely one of the cheapest sources of WordPress themes. You are also free to hunt aesthetically designed themes there. Want to get a huge number of choices? Go to forest themes.

These four sources are for me the best way to start. I personally recommend Divi and. Genesis since these two are themes that I have used the most in my projects. And I can assure you that they are certainly a premium choices.

How to Install a Child Theme in Divi

by | Themes, Wordpress

In this short tutorial, you will learn how to install a child theme in Divi. The same procedure is needed if you are going to use other WordPress theme.

Watch this video first:

In the video there are 3 files, 1 is functions.php, 1 style.css, and an image for the theme.

So first, open a Notepad, then copy the code below:

Here’s the code needed for the functions.php

<?php
function my_theme_enqueue_styles() { 
    wp_enqueue_style( 'parent-style', get_template_directory_uri() . '/style.css' );
}
add_action( 'wp_enqueue_scripts', 'my_theme_enqueue_styles' );


//add new code here

Save it as functions.php

Then open the notepad again (you can actually use other Text Editors) and copy and modify the code below: 

/*
 Theme Name:     The Disciplers Divi Child
 Theme URI:      https://thedisciplers.com
 Description:    Divi Child Theme customised by WordPress Medics
 Author:         WordPress Medics
 Author URI:     https://www.wordpressmedics.com
 Template:       Divi
 Version:        1.0.0
*/
 
 
/* Theme customization starts here
------------------------------------------------------- */

You can basically customize all the details here since you are now the new author of this new Child Theme.

Save it as style.css.

Put it in the folder together with your premade image for the theme.

Compress the file and make a zip file.

Upload the Parent theme, in this case the Divi theme and activate it.

Once uploaded, upload the zip file that you made and activate it.

NOTE: Your Child theme won’t activate unless the parent theme has been activated first.

Enterprise Pro Review

by | Themes

Enterprise Pro is a Genesis Child theme of Studiopress. As you can see, my website as of now (November 2014) is built upon this theme. What I like most with this theme is it’s clean look. The former Enterprise Pro theme has become minimalistic to this latest version.

Genesis Enterprise Pro

I personally like the font style of this latest update as well as the simplicity of customizing this theme. The best update? It’s now mobile responsive.

This theme is very useful if you are presenting a business or your company. It contains a 3 columns widgets in front and a single featured page.

For other features:

6 Layout options
6 Theme colors
Featured Images
Fixed width
HTML5 Markup
Theme options
Mobile responsive

Do you have experience in using this theme? Put it below.