{"id":74469,"date":"2019-02-26T14:13:48","date_gmt":"2019-02-26T20:13:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/?post_type=resource&#038;p=74469"},"modified":"2023-09-14T21:00:14","modified_gmt":"2023-09-15T02:00:14","slug":"2019-best-wordpress-themes","status":"publish","type":"resource","link":"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/resources\/2019-best-wordpress-themes\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best WordPress Themes of 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Choosing a theme for your WordPress site is no small task. Your theme will make a big impression on your users, and can improve or inhibit your site\u2019s success. There\u2019s a lot to consider when it comes to design and functionality, and with so many themes to choose from, the process of finding the right one can seem overwhelming.<\/p>\n<p>That being said, there is an upside to having so many options. With the wide variety of themes available, you\u2019re sure to find one that offers the perfect set of styles and features for your site. Whether you run a blog, an online store, or another kind of site entirely, there\u2019s a theme that can take your website to the next level.<\/p>\n<p>In this article, we\u2019ll explain some important considerations you\u2019ll want to make when choosing a theme. Then we\u2019ll share the best modern free and premium WordPress themes for 2019. Let\u2019s get going!<\/p>\n<h2>Choosing a WordPress Theme<\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to choosing the best theme for a website, there isn\u2019t a one-size-fits-all solution. It\u2019s important to keep you site\u2019s specific needs in mind when researching theme options, so you can choose the one that\u2019s most likely to improve your site\u2019s style and ease of use.<\/p>\n<p>However, one feature that will benefit all sites is a theme\u2019s responsiveness, or how well it adapts to different screen sizes. A <a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/resources\/mobile-friendly-wordpress-themes\/\">responsive theme<\/a> will display your site just as clearly on a smartphone as it does on a desktop. With the number of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/241462\/global-mobile-phone-website-traffic-share\/\">mobile internet users steadily increasing<\/a>, mobile responsiveness is a vital feature for any theme.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/studiopress-themes\/\">StudioPress<\/a> is an excellent resource for responsive themes that are suited to a wide variety of needs. With more than 35 themes available, StudioPress has something for every kind of site. You can even access themes that have been crafted with specific industries in mind, including real estate, photography, and eCommerce.<\/p>\n<p>Choosing the right theme is the first step towards creating a professional, successful site. You likely already have great content and\/or products to share with your visitors. However, your site\u2019s appearance and layout does a lot to determine whether those products and that content will be successful.<\/p>\n<h2>The Best Free WordPress Themes<\/h2>\n<p>Saving a little money is always nice, so a good place to start your search is by considering some of the numerous free themes that are available for WordPress. There are plenty of options that will make your site look compelling without requiring you to shell out any cash.<\/p>\n<p>Here are our top picks, in no particular order. All of these themes are fully responsive on mobile devices.<\/p>\n<h3>1. <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/themes\/spacious\/\">Spacious<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-74593\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wordpress-themes-1.png\" alt=\"wordpress themes\" width=\"630\" height=\"276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wordpress-themes-1.png 630w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wordpress-themes-1-300x131.png 300w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wordpress-themes-1-303x133.png 303w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Multipurpose themes offer extreme flexibility when it comes to design and features. <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/themes\/spacious\/\">Spacious<\/a> can be used for small business sites, online portfolios, blogs, and a variety of other website types. It includes several page layouts, templates, blog display types, and other customizable features to meet your site\u2019s design needs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provides numerous layouts, templates, widgets, and color options for customization<\/li>\n<li>Includes <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/woocommerce\/\">WooCommerce<\/a> compatibility<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2. <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/themes\/colormag\/\">ColorMag<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-74594\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wordpress-themes-2.png\" alt=\"colormag theme\" width=\"630\" height=\"335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wordpress-themes-2.png 630w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wordpress-themes-2-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wordpress-themes-2-271x144.png 271w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For those who want to put their content in the spotlight, <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/themes\/colormag\/\">ColorMag<\/a> is an ideal theme. Its magazine-style design has multiple options for displaying posts, so you can show off your content in a way that will make it shine. Plus, you can customize your color scheme and widget areas as well.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provides a magazine-style layout that\u2019s ideal for publishing blog posts, news, and other long-form content<\/li>\n<li>Includes multiple customization options for post display, widgets, and color schemes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>3. <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/themes\/shapely\/\">Shapely<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-74595\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wordpress-themes-3.png\" alt=\"shapely wordpress theme\" width=\"630\" height=\"361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wordpress-themes-3.png 630w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wordpress-themes-3-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wordpress-themes-3-251x144.png 251w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/themes\/shapely\/\">Shapely<\/a> includes integrations with several key plugins, including WooCommerce, <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wordpress-seo\/\">Yoast SEO<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/jetpack\/\">Jetpack<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gravityforms.com\/\">Gravity Forms<\/a>. As a one-page theme, it\u2019s ideal for small business sites, portfolios, eCommerce stores, and personal sites. Shapely is highly customizable, with unlimited color options and widgets that let you add a portfolio, testimonials, and much more.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provides multiple plugin integrations and customization options<\/li>\n<li>Is well-optimized for search engines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>4. <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/themes\/oceanwp\/\">OceanWP<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-74596\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wordpress-themes-4.png\" alt=\"ocean wp theme\" width=\"512\" height=\"239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wordpress-themes-4.png 512w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wordpress-themes-4-300x140.png 300w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wordpress-themes-4-303x141.png 303w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Professionals and hobbyists alike can appreciate this popular theme. <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/themes\/oceanwp\/\">OceanWP<\/a> is eCommerce-ready, and built with Search Engine Optimization (SEO) in mind. Although it\u2019s useable for all kinds of sites, its fast loading times, floating <em>Add to Cart<\/em> bar, and product quick-view displays make this theme ideal for online retailers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Includes appealing features for eCommerce sites, including WooCommerce integration, floating <em>Add to Cart<\/em> bars, and product quick-views<\/li>\n<li>Provides fast loading times and built-in SEO to boost your Search Engine Results Page (SERP) rankings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>5. <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/themes\/enigma-parallax\/\">Enigma-Parallax<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-74597\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wordpress-themes-5.png\" alt=\"parallax theme\" width=\"512\" height=\"258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wordpress-themes-5.png 512w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wordpress-themes-5-300x151.png 300w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wordpress-themes-5-286x144.png 286w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/themes\/enigma-parallax\/\">Enigma-Parallax<\/a> is all about user-friendliness and customization. It includes a home page contact form so your visitors can get in touch, and a long list of customization options including full color and layout controls. You can preview all your changes in the theme\u2019s live customizer, to be sure you like them before making a commitment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Designed to fit multiple purposes, including small business sites, portfolios, and blogs<\/li>\n<li>Offers a wide range of customization options for those wishing to make their site their own<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>6. Oblique<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-74599\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wordpress-themes-7.png\" alt=\"oblique theme\" width=\"630\" height=\"404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wordpress-themes-7.png 630w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wordpress-themes-7-300x192.png 300w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wordpress-themes-7-225x144.png 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Oblique features ideal layouts for bloggers in the fashion, travel, food, lifestyle, and similar industries. Its masonry layout enables you to share your written and visual content in neat, organized displays. With a sleek and modern look, as well as full color control, you can make your blog stylish and personal.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Includes a modern design with a masonry layout that\u2019s ideal for blogging<\/li>\n<li>Provides full color control with unlimited variations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>7. <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/themes\/hestia\/\">Hestia<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-74601\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wordpress-themes-8.png\" alt=\"hestia theme\" width=\"630\" height=\"305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wordpress-themes-8.png 630w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wordpress-themes-8-300x145.png 300w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wordpress-themes-8-297x144.png 297w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This popular multipurpose theme has features that are ideal for a wide variety of projects, including small business, portfolio, and eCommerce sites. <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/themes\/hestia\/\">Hestia<\/a> is designed for one-page sites in particular, and integrates with a variety of popular tools such as <a href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/\">Elementor<\/a>. It\u2019s also highly optimized, so you don\u2019t have to worry about it negatively impacting your SEO.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provides a simple, modern one-page site design<\/li>\n<li>Integrates with the Elementor Page Builder, as well as other tools to generate sliders, photo galleries, and maps<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>The Best Paid WordPress Themes<\/h2>\n<p>While there are plenty of high-quality free themes for WordPress, paid themes tend to offer more features. If you\u2019re looking to deck out your site with lots of bells and whistles, paid (or \u2018premium\u2019) themes may be the way to go.<\/p>\n<p>In no particular order, here are some of our favorites. Once again, each of these themes is fully responsive.<\/p>\n<h3>1. <a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/genesis\/\">Genesis Framework<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-74602\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wordpress-themes-9.png\" alt=\"genesis framework\" width=\"630\" height=\"287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wordpress-themes-9.png 630w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wordpress-themes-9-300x137.png 300w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wordpress-themes-9-303x138.png 303w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In a nutshell, consider the <a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/genesis\/\">Genesis Framework<\/a> your foundation for either installing a killer StudioPress theme, or building a great child theme of your own.<\/p>\n<p>The flexible framework is \u2018Block Editor ready\u2019 by default, and provides clean code under the hood that\u2019s easy to customize and build upon. Front end tweaks can be made through the WordPress Customizer, although you could also use the premium <a href=\"https:\/\/my.studiopress.com\/genesis-design-palette-pro\/\">Design Palette Pro<\/a> plugin.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provides Block Editor compatibility<\/li>\n<li>Includes a Theme Customizer for making uniform changes across your site<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Price: A license for the Genesis Framework is $59.95, although you can gain access to it and more than 35 other StudioPress themes for free on <a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/plans\/\">all of our plans<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Jupiter<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-74609\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wordpress-themes-10.png\" alt=\"jupiter wordpress theme\" width=\"1315\" height=\"699\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wordpress-themes-10.png 1315w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wordpress-themes-10-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wordpress-themes-10-768x408.png 768w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wordpress-themes-10-1024x544.png 1024w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wordpress-themes-10-271x144.png 271w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wordpress-themes-10-941x500.png 941w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1315px) 100vw, 1315px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Although it\u2019s technically a multipurpose theme, Jupiter\u2019s Shop Customizer may be particularly appealing to eCommerce site owners. Since it\u2019s integrated with Elementor, this theme enables maximum customization. Plus, its variety of pre-built content helps you quickly add custom 404 and maintenance pages.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Includes the Elementor Page Builder and a Shop Customizer for optimal flexibility and customization<\/li>\n<li>Provides over 140 pre-built templates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/themeforest.net\/item\/jupiter-multipurpose-responsive-theme\/5177775?\">Licenses start at $29<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>3. <a href=\"http:\/\/themes.pixelwars.org\/theblogger\/\">TheBlogger<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-74608\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wordpress-themes-11.png\" alt=\"the blogger wordpress theme\" width=\"1317\" height=\"602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wordpress-themes-11.png 1317w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wordpress-themes-11-300x137.png 300w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wordpress-themes-11-768x351.png 768w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wordpress-themes-11-1024x468.png 1024w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wordpress-themes-11-303x139.png 303w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wordpress-themes-11-1094x500.png 1094w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1317px) 100vw, 1317px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/themes.pixelwars.org\/theblogger\/\">TheBlogger<\/a> is a theme designed for online content creators. With over 200 customization options, and a live customizer that enables you to see changes in real time, you can easily adapt any of its pre-built demos to fit your style. This theme is also optimized for search engines, so you can get to work attracting new readers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provides extensive customization options with multiple header styles, blog layouts, post styles, and slider styles to choose from<\/li>\n<li>Includes more than 15 demos you can use to build your site<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/themeforest.net\/item\/theblogger-a-wordpress-blogging-theme-for-bloggers\/15832662?\">Licenses start at $59<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>4. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elegantthemes.com\/gallery\/divi\/\">Divi<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-74607 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wordpress-themes-12.png\" alt=\"elegant wordpress theme\" width=\"1316\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wordpress-themes-12.png 1316w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wordpress-themes-12-300x142.png 300w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wordpress-themes-12-768x364.png 768w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wordpress-themes-12-1024x486.png 1024w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wordpress-themes-12-303x144.png 303w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wordpress-themes-12-1054x500.png 1054w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1316px) 100vw, 1316px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As a theme with features that come in handy on any website, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elegantthemes.com\/gallery\/divi\/\">Divi<\/a> provides a fully-customizable site building experience. Its pre-built pricing tables, portfolios, post sliders, and blog layouts make it easy to create just about any kind of site you like. Plus, Divi\u2019s visual page builder enables you to see how your site\u2019s front end will look while you\u2019re still making changes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Includes features that are ideal for a variety of sites, including eCommerce stores, businesses, portfolios, and blogs<\/li>\n<li>Provides extensive customization with the Divi Builder<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> Divi is included with an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elegantthemes.com\/join\/\">Elegant Themes membership<\/a>, which costs for $89 per year or $249 for life.<\/p>\n<h3>5. <a href=\"https:\/\/flatsome3.uxthemes.com\/\">Flatsome<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-74606 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wordpress-themes-13.png\" alt=\"flatsome theme\" width=\"512\" height=\"217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wordpress-themes-13.png 512w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wordpress-themes-13-300x127.png 300w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wordpress-themes-13-303x128.png 303w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>eCommerce enthusiasts and small business owners will appreciate <a href=\"https:\/\/flatsome3.uxthemes.com\/\">Flatsome\u2019s<\/a> shop and business site demos. This theme also provides a lightweight framework, to help you maintain optimal site speed and an excellent User Experience (UX). Plus, the single-page navigation template will ensure that your customers never get lost.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Supports the latest WooCommerce updates, and includes eCommerce features such as Add to Cart buttons and product quick-views<\/li>\n<li>Provides fast site speed and simple navigation options<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/themeforest.net\/item\/flatsome-multipurpose-responsive-woocommerce-theme\/5484319?\">Licenses start at $59<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>6. <a href=\"https:\/\/jevelin.shufflehound.com\/hello\/\">Jevelin<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-74605\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wordpress-themes-14.png\" alt=\"jevelin theme\" width=\"1316\" height=\"632\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wordpress-themes-14.png 1316w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wordpress-themes-14-300x144.png 300w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wordpress-themes-14-768x369.png 768w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wordpress-themes-14-1024x492.png 1024w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wordpress-themes-14-1041x500.png 1041w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1316px) 100vw, 1316px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Designed with creatives in mind, <a href=\"https:\/\/jevelin.shufflehound.com\/hello\/\">Jevelin<\/a> is ideal for blogs and portfolio sites. You can base your site on one of its many demos, or build your own from scratch with the Element Editor. You can also completely customize any pre-built features using the theme\u2019s drag-and-drop page builder.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Includes display options that are ideal for blogs and portfolio sites<\/li>\n<li>Provides lots of customization through a drag-and-drop page builder<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/themeforest.net\/item\/jevelin-multipurpose-premium-responsive-wordpress-theme\/14728833?\">Licenses start at $59<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>7. <a href=\"http:\/\/wp-royal.com\/cufo\/demo\/\">Cufo<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-74604\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wordpress-themes-15.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1319\" height=\"549\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wordpress-themes-15.png 1319w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wordpress-themes-15-300x125.png 300w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wordpress-themes-15-768x320.png 768w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wordpress-themes-15-1024x426.png 1024w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wordpress-themes-15-303x126.png 303w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wordpress-themes-15-1201x500.png 1201w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1319px) 100vw, 1319px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re building a creative portfolio and want to display your work, <a href=\"http:\/\/wp-royal.com\/cufo\/demo\/\">Cufo<\/a> can help. It provides several demos for you to base your site on, with pre-built elements you can easily customize to personalize your portfolio. 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