If you are a WordPress developer but don’t have much time to build a theme from scratch, then a starter theme might be a good choice for you.
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What is a starter theme?
Starter theme is a theme with very little HTML & CSS, with basic layout. They are often used as a platform for programmers to expand, or develop.
These themes will have all the basic structure that a WordPress theme needs. For example header.php, index.php, archive.php files, etc. or basic hooks and functions.
This will allow you to focus on the interface design and save more coding time. And you will learn how to develop themes according to WordPress standards from world developers.
How to use starter theme?
Because these themes will focus on the audience of WordPress developers. So first you have to read and understand the structure of that theme, see if it is suitable. If you find it suitable and understandable, proceed with the test installation. After the installation is complete, code the interface as you like. Don’t forget to rename and change the theme information in the style.css file.
Top 5 WordPress starter themes
Underscores
Underscores is a starter theme developed by Automatic – WordPress Development Company. This is one of the most popular and highly rated themes. And of course, because the development team is Automatic, the theme will be optimized according to WordPress standards.
Sage
Sage is a starter theme with a modern development workflow. This is an advanced theme and uses the most trending technologies to develop. Use Yarn package manager and Bud to build the theme. Harness the power of Lavarel with Blade Template and Tailwind CSS support.
The special thing is that this theme does not follow the template structure of WordPress. You must adhere to the definition that has it.
JointsWP
JointsWP is a WordPress theme built with Foundation 6 that gives you all the power and flexibility you need to build complex, mobile-friendly websites.
Bones
Bones could be a perfect start for you. The fully commented code makes it easy for beginners to access and make significant changes to make this theme your own design. Bones also includes SCSS, custom post type, responsive.
Understrap
Understrap is simply a combination of the Underscores and Bootstrap theme. The theme structure and advantages of Underscores remain the same, except that this theme has integrated the latest Bootstrap. This is not a bad choice if you are a programmer who specializes in using Bootstrap to design websites.
Epilogue
In addition to the above 5 names, there are many other starter themes. Choose a suitable theme to start developing your WordPress website!
If you are a beginner and do not have any knowledge to use a starter theme, don’t worry, I will organize a WordPress website design course in Danang in the near future .
This is a basic theme programming course, compliant with WordPress programming standards. After this course, you will understand the structure of a WordPress theme, from which you can develop your own WordPress themes in the future.
