Custom Theme and Pre-made Theme WordPress
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What is a Pre-made theme?
Pre-made themes are themes that has been already built and ready to install. And it is built to be used on multiple websites and usually include functionalities. Like adding own logos and branding, changing colors and fonts.
Pros of Pre-made themes
- No Coding Required user can drag and drop.
- Faster to setup and saves a lot of time, nothing needs to be coded, and all you have to do is plug in what you need.
- Theme Options and Updates giving you more and better features on your site.
Cons of Pre-made themes
- SEO, pre-built themes are “one size fits all,” a given theme probably won’t be built for your specific SEO needs.
- Plugin Compatibility issues there are no guarantee that the theme you purchase will be compatible with the plugins you want to use.
- Less support doing your research about the level of support the theme seller is willing to provide before you invest in a theme.
What is a Custom theme?
A custom WordPress theme is a theme that is built specifically for one website. Custom theme will involve a web designer and a web developer.
Pros of Custom themes
- Uniqueness. Having a unique design makes your business stands out.
- Custom to your needs it’s built totally around your business goals.
- SEO-friendly your website itself will be built to align with search engines.
- Better support the level of support you’ll receive will be much better because most of the time, designers and developers only work on one custom theme .
Cons of Custom themes
- Higher investment because they are tailored according to your business needs and require professional skills and knowledge.
- Takes a lot of time to finish the website and get everything right, considering the amount of work that building from scratch requires.
Both pre-made and custom themes have advantages and disadvantages. The most important thing to consider is what are the needs of your business and how the website can help fulfill those needs.
