How many times have you looked at a website and thought, “Wow, that must have cost millions to create.” Oddly enough, the very website you are looking at may be based on a free WordPress theme, leaving only the cost of the domain and web hosting.
There are thousands of free WordPress themes available for anyone to use. They all offer their own bells and whistles for a variety of website styles. Whether your site is a portfolio, blog, or eCommerce site, there is a free theme out there for you. Here are some of the best ones you may want to choose from.
Appliance
The Appliance WordPress theme is a very minimalist design that allows users to showcase their work or content in panels rather than lists, very reminiscent of a magazine. The panels are very geometric and located across the homepage of the website. It is a user-friendly theme without much coding necessary, perfect for anyone who is not as experienced in HTML or CSS.
Splendio
This free theme is perfect for displaying prominent content that stands out, while still promoting other areas of the site. The site is colorful and organized very well. You can easily see the archives on the front page, allowing users to visit older posts while still being able to see newer content. This is a great theme for businesses that have a lot of newsy content to display.
Origin
Origin is a fully responsive WordPress theme that is minimal in style but very stylish. It is very clean and focuses directly on the content that is being displayed. Origin lite is free. It does have a more intricate version that can be purchased. The free version of Origin is a fixed two-column layout, customized widgets, and a gallery for photos.
Yaminth
Yaminth is a free theme has a unique layout that is very eye-catching. It features an unlimited amount of colors to choose from, making it very customizable for web designers or bloggers. This theme also features many Google Web Fonts and JQuery fade in and out of images.
Thoughts
For the designer who likes a more flat design, Thoughts is a great choice of theme. It is a responsive theme that allows the use of large images and simple fonts. It is a very clean design, perfect for any business, from photography to culinary arts.
MyStile
The MyStile theme is very lightweight and clean. It comes with default canvas that you can use as it is or customized to however you want. It is a responsive theme that comes with many options for widgets and color schemes. It is perfect for an eCommerce site in particular.
Workality
Perfect for a portfolio website, Workality is a responsive WordPress theme that is a great way to showcase work and other content. It offers different thumbnail sizes, including small, medium, large, and portrait. Images and videos will all scale down for mobile devices.
Free WordPress themes are great for getting started with a blog or website. It provides a way to design a stellar looking website on a meager budget. You can of course upgrade to more intensive themes as your business grows. These free WordPress themes are easy to install and use for nearly anyone, no matter the skill level of the user. If you decide you don’t like a certain theme, the wonderful thing is that you can change it quite easily. If you feel completely incompetent when it comes to installing your theme, you may want to pay a fee to a designer to help you get everything set up. This fee is often pretty low, so don’t hesitate to get help if you need it.
