{"id":28960,"date":"2017-01-18T23:01:22","date_gmt":"2017-01-18T15:01:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/?p=28960"},"modified":"2025-04-21T18:10:47","modified_gmt":"2025-04-21T10:10:47","slug":"wordpress-themes-getting-2017-off-good-start","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/wordpress-themes-getting-2017-off-good-start\/","title":{"rendered":"14 WordPress Themes to Getting 2017 off to a Good Start"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Trying to sift among hundreds of paid and free <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/go\/elegant\">WordPress themes<\/a> to find the best possible web design solutions can be overwhelming, especially for a beginner. <strong>Eventually, all the themes begin to look the same<\/strong>, and not knowing exactly what to look for in a theme only compounds the problem.<\/p>\n<p>If this sounds familiar, read on. We\u2019ve spelled out some key things to look for, and provided a list of <strong>14 great WordPress themes<\/strong> to get the New Year off to a great start.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Things to look for in a good WordPress theme<\/h2>\n<p>To avoid the necessity of another search effort, you want to select a theme featuring an aesthetically pleasing and modern design. Such a theme can be expected to have some staying power, and should contain features like,<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>SEO capabilities<\/strong>, especially if you want your deliverables to draw traffic. Your clients will expect nothing less.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Easy customization<\/strong>, as such a theme gives you more flexibility, and can save you a lot of time; especially when a client requests changes.<\/li>\n<li><strong> A good level of support<\/strong>. One way to determine the level of support is to submit a question. You should also check out a review or two to find out what people are saying about the theme.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"recommended_top\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Read Also:<\/strong>\u00a0\n\t\t\t\t\t<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/strengthen-wordpress-security\/\">How to Toughen Up WordPress Login Security<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>14 WordPress themes for 2017<\/h2>\n<p>Now that we know what are the things that one can look for in a good WordPress theme, let us take a look at the following list of some of the <strong>best themes available on the Internet, along with their amazing features<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/go\/betheme\">Be Theme<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure>\n  <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/go\/betheme\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/wordpress-themes-getting-2017-off-good-start\/be-theme-01.jpg\" alt=\"Be Theme homepage demo\">\n  <\/a>\n<\/figure>\n<p>This popular multipurpose theme is one of the biggest WordPress themes ever, in terms of <strong>features, options, and pre-built websites<\/strong>. With a strong user community of 30,000, Be theme boasts of a <strong>4.79 star ThemeForest rating<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>With Be theme, you can produce any type of <strong>website, blog, or portfolio you want<\/strong>. Its selection of <strong>230+ pre-built websites<\/strong> practically guarantees success. If you or your client can envision an awesome website, Be theme has the tools to make it a reality.<\/p>\n<figure>\n  <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/go\/betheme\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/wordpress-themes-getting-2017-off-good-start\/be-theme-02.jpg\" alt=\"Be Theme portfolio demo\">\n  <\/a>\n<\/figure>\n<p>The <strong>professionally-designed pre-built websites<\/strong> are modern, aesthetically pleasing, completely customizable, and feature functionality that enables you to create one <strong>engaging UX<\/strong> after another.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Muffin Builder 3 and Visual Composer<\/strong> are your page-building and editing options, a large selection of shortcodes eliminates any need for coding, and if you want to start a page from scratch, it\u2019s as easy as can be. Be theme is <strong>Responsive, Retina Ready, loaded with design options and elements<\/strong>, and the support that is second-to-none.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/kriesi.at\/themes\/enfold-overview\/\">Enfold<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure>\n  <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/kriesi.at\/themes\/enfold-overview\/\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/wordpress-themes-getting-2017-off-good-start\/enfold-01.jpg\" alt=\"Enfold theme homepage\">\n  <\/a>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Easy in customizing, <strong>plenty of available options, and highly flexible<\/strong>, Enfold is a great multi-purpose WordPress theme. It is also a <strong>ThemeForest best seller<\/strong>, designed to be used by any skill level. You can either start your design activity with a demo or start from scratch.<\/p>\n<p>Whatever approach you take, be prepared to pleasantly surprise your clients with <strong>quality websites that are always delivered on time<\/strong>, or ahead of time. Your clients will also appreciate your ability to offer <strong>prototypes of proposed designs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure>\n  <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/kriesi.at\/themes\/enfold-overview\/\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/wordpress-themes-getting-2017-off-good-start\/enfold-02.jpg\" alt=\"Enfold theme portfolio\">\n  <\/a>\n<\/figure>\n<p>The demos are easy to customize, and you can even <strong>select elements from several demos<\/strong> if doing so will help you build a page. You\u2019ll find a wide selection of menu and header options, plus, Enfold makes creating an attention-getting portfolio a piece of cake, thanks to its attractive <strong>selection of customizable portfolio templates<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/go\/elegant-divi\">Divi<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure>\n  <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/go\/elegant-divi\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/wordpress-themes-getting-2017-off-good-start\/divi-01.jpg\" alt=\"Divi theme homepage\">\n  <\/a>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Divi has always been a <strong>popular WordPress theme<\/strong>, and its popularity seems to increase with each major new version release. This is certainly the case with Divi 3.0, with one of the <strong>fastest and efficient page builders you\u2019ll find anywhere<\/strong>, the Divi Builder.<\/p>\n<figure>\n  <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/go\/elegant-divi\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/wordpress-themes-getting-2017-off-good-start\/divi-02.jpg\" alt=\"Divi theme builder\">\n  <\/a>\n<\/figure>\n<p>This front end page builder and editor are worth a close look, as are the other features of this <strong>premium multipurpose WordPress theme<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/themeisle.com\/themes\/hestia-pro\/\">Hestia Pro<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure>\n  <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/themeisle.com\/themes\/hestia-pro\/\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/wordpress-themes-getting-2017-off-good-start\/hestia-01.jpg\" alt=\"Hestia Pro homepage\">\n  <\/a>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Hestia Pro is a slick, <strong>one-page Material Design theme<\/strong> that\u2019s especially suited for startups and other businesses.<\/p>\n<p>It is a <strong>responsive design theme<\/strong> that ensures your site will always be mobile-friendly and provides perfect results on all devices, no matter how you choose to configure it. Hestia Pro features a <strong>top-of-the-line page builder<\/strong>, it\u2019s <strong>WooCommerce compatible<\/strong>, as well as SiteOrigin Page Builder.<\/p>\n<figure>\n  <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/themeisle.com\/themes\/hestia-pro\/\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/wordpress-themes-getting-2017-off-good-start\/hestia-02.jpg\" alt=\"Hestia Pro features\">\n  <\/a>\n<\/figure>\n<hr>\n<h2><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/houzez.co\/\">Houzez<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure>\n  <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/houzez.co\/\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/wordpress-themes-getting-2017-off-good-start\/houzes-01.jpg\" alt=\"Houzez real estate theme\">\n  <\/a>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Houzez is another <strong>specialty WordPress theme<\/strong>. In this case, the target website audience is the real estate sector.<\/p>\n<p>With Houzez, you can give real estate agents or agencies all the functions and features they would expect in a <strong>website designed to attract customers, showcase properties<\/strong>, and help them make sales.<\/p>\n<figure>\n  <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/houzez.co\/\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/wordpress-themes-getting-2017-off-good-start\/houzes-02.jpg\" alt=\"Houzez property listings\">\n  <\/a>\n<\/figure>\n<hr>\n<h2><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/kleo.seventhqueen.com\/\">KLEO<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure>\n  <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/kleo.seventhqueen.com\/\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/wordpress-themes-getting-2017-off-good-start\/kleo-01.jpg\" alt=\"KLEO community theme\">\n  <\/a>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Kleo can easily serve as a multipurpose WordPress theme, but its main strength lies in its <strong>community-oriented features and functions<\/strong>. Kleo is well worth considering if you are planning a site that <strong>highlights community activities<\/strong> and events.<\/p>\n<p>Features include a <strong>profile search, a Facebook login capability, and the tools to establish a forum<\/strong>. These features are generally not to be found in most WP themes.<\/p>\n<figure>\n  <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/kleo.seventhqueen.com\/\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/wordpress-themes-getting-2017-off-good-start\/kleo-02.jpg\" alt=\"KLEO social features\">\n  <\/a>\n<\/figure>\n<hr>\n<h2><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/go\/uncode\">Uncode<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure>\n  <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/go\/uncode\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/wordpress-themes-getting-2017-off-good-start\/uncode-01.jpg\" alt=\"Uncode theme homepage\">\n  <\/a>\n<\/figure>\n<p>It always helps to get a web design project off to a good start if you have a design concept in mind, and this is where Uncode shines. It is a <strong>pixel-perfect WordPress theme<\/strong> that offers a variety of <strong>conceptual designs<\/strong> that are nicely arranged in several categories.<\/p>\n<p>Once you get started, Uncode\u2019s <strong>Adaptive Images system, its Advanced Grid System, and enhanced Visual Composer<\/strong>, offer a smooth sailing from start to finish.<\/p>\n<figure>\n  <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/go\/uncode\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/wordpress-themes-getting-2017-off-good-start\/uncode-02.jpg\" alt=\"Uncode theme features\">\n  <\/a>\n<\/figure>\n<hr>\n<h2><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/go\/envato-16061685-demo\">TheGem<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure>\n  <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/go\/envato-16061685-demo\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/wordpress-themes-getting-2017-off-good-start\/the-gem-01.jpg\" alt=\"TheGem theme demo\">\n  <\/a>\n<\/figure>\n<p>TheGem\u2019s numerous <strong>demos are easy to import<\/strong>, and they are highly customizable. With this <strong>creative, multipurpose toolbox<\/strong>, you can freely combine elements from a large array of layouts and styles, and build an <strong>attractive, high-performance website in minutes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t have to waste time on coding since none is needed. TheGem is <strong>designed to let you make the most of your creativity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure>\n  <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/go\/envato-16061685-demo\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/wordpress-themes-getting-2017-off-good-start\/the-gem-02.jpg\" alt=\"TheGem theme layouts\">\n  <\/a>\n<\/figure>\n<hr>\n<h2><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/go\/envato-6434280\">Impreza<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure>\n  <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/go\/envato-6434280\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/wordpress-themes-getting-2017-off-good-start\/impreza-01.jpg\" alt=\"Impreza theme demo\">\n  <\/a>\n<\/figure>\n<p>If user ratings mean anything, <strong>Impreza\u2019s 4.88 stars out of 5 speak volumes<\/strong>. An <strong>ingenious selection of unique demos<\/strong> is one reason behind the theme\u2019s popularity.<\/p>\n<p>Check out the <strong>Minimal Shop Demo, the Mobile App Demo, or the One Page Demo<\/strong>, to see for yourself. The best way to find out if Impreza is the solution you\u2019re looking for is to give it a test drive. <strong>You can do so for free<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure>\n  <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/go\/envato-6434280\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/wordpress-themes-getting-2017-off-good-start\/impreza-02.jpg\" alt=\"Impreza theme features\">\n  <\/a>\n<\/figure>\n<hr>\n<h2><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/go\/xstore\">XStore<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure>\n  <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/go\/xstore\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/wordpress-themes-getting-2017-off-good-start\/xstore-01.jpg\" alt=\"XStore ecommerce theme\">\n  <\/a>\n<\/figure>\n<p>If you\u2019ve been procrastinating about <strong>building an online store<\/strong> because of the challenges involved, there\u2019s really no need to continue to do so.<\/p>\n<p>XStore makes everything easy. This <strong>elegant, carefully-developed theme<\/strong> has just the <strong>right tools, pages, and settings<\/strong> you need to build a professional-looking store that offers a <strong>UX guaranteed to generate trust<\/strong>. Experience e-commerce as it should be \u2013 fun and easy.<\/p>\n<figure>\n  <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/go\/xstore\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/wordpress-themes-getting-2017-off-good-start\/xstore-02.jpg\" alt=\"XStore shop features\">\n  <\/a>\n<\/figure>\n<hr>\n<h2><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/go\/b\/kalium\">Kalium<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure>\n  <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/go\/b\/kalium\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/wordpress-themes-getting-2017-off-good-start\/kalium-01.jpg\" alt=\"Kalium theme homepage\">\n  <\/a>\n<\/figure>\n<p>If working with a theme that\u2019s both <strong>clean and minimal<\/strong> appeals to you, give Kalium a good, close look. This superbly organized, minimalist theme is a great choice for beginners, even though it was <strong>built for professionals<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Visual Composer<\/strong> is its page builder, it\u2019s <strong>WooCommerce ready<\/strong>, and its highly useful selection of popular plugins offer plenty of versatility. The Kalium package also contains a <strong>nice selection of valuable bonus elements<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure>\n  <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/go\/b\/kalium\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/wordpress-themes-getting-2017-off-good-start\/kalium-02.jpg\" alt=\"Kalium theme features\">\n  <\/a>\n<\/figure>\n<hr>\n<h2><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/go\/envato-11099136\">TheFox<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure>\n  <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/go\/envato-11099136\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/wordpress-themes-getting-2017-off-good-start\/thefox-01.jpg\" alt=\"TheFox theme demo\">\n  <\/a>\n<\/figure>\n<p>This multipurpose theme is <strong>perfect for almost every site-building need<\/strong>. TheFox is smart, responsive, and flexible. It requires no coding, and it comes with <strong>30 intricately-detailed, easy to customize pre-built home page designs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Visual Composer and 4 premium plugins<\/strong> help make up the package. TheFox is well documented and the tech support is world class. Check out the <strong>demos and the video tutorial<\/strong> to see for yourself.<\/p>\n<figure>\n  <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/go\/envato-11099136\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/wordpress-themes-getting-2017-off-good-start\/thefox-02.jpg\" alt=\"TheFox theme layouts\">\n  <\/a>\n<\/figure>\n<hr>\n<h2>Summing up<\/h2>\n<p>Whether it\u2019s a multipurpose theme, or one that is more specialized, there\u2019s <strong>something here for almost anyone<\/strong>. Some of these themes have been around for a few years, while others are somewhat new. 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