Although the components of a custom WordPress website can vary, here are the general pieces that are needed to create a WordPress site:
A “Theme”: A custom design element serving as the aesthetic foundation of the website. Basically, a theme, is what’s referred to as the overall site design.
“Plugins”: Various tools and extensions that augment the website’s functionality, such as contact forms, e-commerce capabilities, or social media integrations. There are thousands of free and paid plugins that can be used depending on the needs of the business.
Content Management System (CMS): WordPress provides a user-friendly interface for managing the website’s content, including text, images, videos, and other forms of media. This allows for a login portal where web managers can sign in, with a username and password, to easily manipulate the site’s contents.
Responsive Design: A fancy way of saying that the site resizes depending on the viewer’s device. This guarantees that the website’s appearance and usability are optimal on all devices, including desktops, laptops, tablets, and smartphones.
Navigation: Although not specific to just WordPress sites, an orderly navigation menu simplifies the process of locating desired information for website visitors like pages and posts. Where WordPress shines though, is its ability to organize posts and pages easily.
Search Engine Optimization (SEO): A custom WordPress website is optimized for search engines (if done correctly), making it easier for people to find it through search results. Yes, this is a HUGE part of what we do. There are many plugins (see above) that help with this as well.
User Experience (UX): A well-designed custom WordPress website places the user’s experience at the forefront, providing a seamless and intuitive journey for visitors. WordPress can make this process simpler by allowing adjustments per device easily.
Custom Graphics and Branding: The custom WordPress website may feature custom graphics and branding elements, such as logos, icons, and custom fonts, that reinforce the brand and distinguish the site. Although this is not specific only to WordPress sites, it’s worth noting.
Customized Functionality: Depending on the website’s specific requirements, additional functionality, such as membership sites, forums, or custom post types, may be incorporated into the custom WordPress website. WordPress is fantastic at easily addressing custom needs for specific small to mid-sized businesses.