By Tareq Al Mamun – WordPress Developer

🎯 1. Know Your Website’s Purpose

Before browsing themes, ask yourself:

• Is this a blog, business site, portfolio, or online store?
• Do you need special features like booking, galleries, or WooCommerce?

A portfolio site needs clean design and project showcases, while a WooCommerce store needs product pages, filters, and cart functionality. Choosing a theme made for your purpose will save you hours of customization later.

⚙️ 2. Check for Speed & Performance

A beautiful theme is useless if it’s slow. Always look for:

• Lightweight themes (under 1MB zipped)
• Minimal scripts and external fonts
• Compatibility with caching plugins

💡 Pro Tip: Use tools like GTmetrix or PageSpeed Insights to test the theme’s demo site before choosing it.

📱 3. Make Sure It’s Fully Responsive

Over 70% of visitors use mobile. Your theme must look great on all screen sizes — not just desktop.
Test the demo on your phone and see:

• Are fonts readable?
• Do images resize properly?
• Is the menu mobile-friendly?

🧱 4. Choose a Theme That Works With Page Builders

If you use Elementor, Gutenberg, or Bricks, make sure the theme supports them well. Themes like:

• Hello Elementor (fast, blank canvas)
• Astra (versatile, fast, highly customizable)
• Kadence or GeneratePress (great for Gutenberg users)

These are trusted by thousands of developers (including me).

🔐 5. Avoid Bloated or Abandoned Themes

Stay away from themes that:

• Include too many unnecessary plugins
• Haven’t been updated recently
• Have poor ratings or no support

Check the WordPress.org theme directory or use trusted marketplaces like ThemeForest, but always read reviews first.

💡 Final Thoughts

Picking a theme is more than just picking a look — it’s about choosing the right foundation for your entire site. My advice? Start with a lightweight, well-supported theme and build your unique design on top of it.

Need help choosing or customizing a theme?
👉 Contact Me — I’ll guide you based on your goals.