FAQs

Q?Will you work with FREE or PREMIUM WordPress Themes?
A.

I will if it makes sense to the client.  The client just needs to remember to drop their expectations. Free is not going to give you every look and feature you may want, but it is a good start.

Q?Will you work on a budget?
A.

I only work within budgets. I do not start a project without a clear understanding of the cost to my clients. Unfortunately, other companies may get a client hooked in with a starting low cost, then leave them hanging for the rest. Fortunately, I do not have to do this to make my living.

Q?Where are you located?
A.

I am in Los Angeles, CA.
And will travel if needed.

Q?What is the difference between a Free WordPress Theme, a Premium Theme and a Custom Built WordPress theme?
A.

As a developer, I will tell you that WordPress is one of the most flexible ways to get some web presence. However, for novice users, the design, look and feel is often a mystery. Users will download free themes from the WordPress repository only to find they do not like the fonts, or download a premium theme from a developer and find the set-up is beyond their skill set.

So whats the difference and what is the best choice for a person who knows nothing about code?:

Free Themes:

These are themes that designers in the WordPress community have posted as their contribution. Only download from your WordPress admin interface or from WordPress.org/extended.

  • For those that have no budget.
  • For those that need to get their site up and running quickly (Is 5 minutes fast enough for you?).
  • The light weight standardized code may not look great to you, but Google will LOVE IT
  • For those who can tolerate security issues (if the theme is D/Led directly from the internet).

Tips for Free WordPress themes:

  • Only download through your admin interface Appearances –> Themes. or from WordPress.org/extended. Downloading of the internet invites security issues. I have seen some major bad stuff happen.

Premium Themes:

  • For those that have a small budget. $50 – $160.
  • For those that need to get their site up and running quickly (Is 5 minutes fast enough for you?).
  • The theme may come with functionality and advanced features, not allowed by WordPress.org
  • The theme may have a built in “framework” where you may have advanced options to change the look
  • Customer support maybe included. Although I have never been able to get answers, you might have better luck
  • Other companies maybe using the same theme, so you must be ok with that fact.
  • You will receive updates as to your theme if the theme maker creates updates..

Tips for Free Premium themes:

  • Stick with companies with good reviews. if possible. Some of the major ones are Theme Forrest, Woo Themes, Store Front Themes, and many many more.
  • Some people may like features from one Premium Theme

Custom Themes:

Now we are talking my language.

  • For those that have to have their site be unique. No one else will have your design.
  • Custom Themes that do NOT allow clients to change things like layout and fonts in their admin will be lighter weight and therefore may rank better on the search engines.
  • The theme’s admin will be customized for your needs.