Category: Themes

  • How to work with a designer on new theme – with speed in mind

    How to work with a designer on new theme – with speed in mind

    Graphic designers are the greatest. Sometimes they feel like the best kind of mind readers – the kind that can take a suggestion like, “can we make it feel bolder but less intimidating” and physically represent what that means to you. That’s AMAZING. Here’s the thing, though: they’re not actually mind readers. Especially when it…

  • You’re mixing up your theme and plugins: here’s why it matters.

    You’re mixing up your theme and plugins: here’s why it matters.

    Yes, it matters if you’re using themes and plugins correctly. Maybe not right now, but when you realize it matters, you’ll probably feel pretty frustrated that nobody told you that earlier. So let’s talk about it. What’s the difference between a theme and a plugin? Themes and plugins can feel interchangeable: we can use either…

  • What do you get when you cross a “pre-made” theme with exclusive embellishments?

    What do you get when you cross a “pre-made” theme with exclusive embellishments?

    A robust luxury theme that brings the extra. On October 10, Melissa Rose Design and Once Coupled will be unveiling an entirely new, limited run offer that allows bloggers like you to gain the advantage of expert web development, a blog optimized for superior functionality, and a luxe design that’ll turn heads without breaking the…

  • You can’t be too extra: the value of a limited edition theme

    You can’t be too extra: the value of a limited edition theme

    Like a frothy pumpkin spice latte, pre-made themes give websites trendy flavor for a reasonable price. They’ve got a lot of the interactive features that fidget-spinning fans fall in love with, and they cut launch time like an Instagram pro cuts descriptions, which is #totesamaze. But, let’s face it, you can’t do all that for…

  • Why We Recommend the Genesis Theme for Food Bloggers

    Why We Recommend the Genesis Theme for Food Bloggers

    If you want to take your food blog to the next level without learning all the code, you’ll want to play around with themes. They give you the option to increase your site’s functionality, improve its visual appeal, and add a dash of structural style to match your voice. Currently, we recommend Genesis and its…