Modern methods of WordPress website design

How do you effectively design WordPress websites to be eye-catching and functional? Here are some key strategies.

I specialise in designing **WordPress websites**, offering a comprehensive service from A to Z. If you need support, check out the sub-page WordPress specialist. I also offer advice and direct contact - call me on (+48) 579 066 987. Together we will create the perfect website for your business in Poznan!

Before you start designing your WordPress site

Planning is key. Be clear about what goals you want to achieve through your website. Think about the audience you want to reach and the functionalities that will be most important to them. This will allow you to create a design that is more **useful** and **intuitive**.

• Business objectives: Is the website supposed to sell products, provide information or act as a blog?
• Target group: Who will be visiting the site? What are their needs and expectations?
• Functionalities: What tools and plug-ins will be necessary to meet the objectives?

Choosing the right WordPress theme

The choice of **WordPress theme** is crucial to the final look and performance of your site. It is best to bet on **mobile themes** that are fast loading and have an intuitive layout. Popular themes such as Astra, Divi or Elementor offer extensive customisation options and are very user-friendly.

Don't forget that a well-chosen theme will influence a website's **SEO**, which is crucial for its search engine rankings.

• Astra: A light and fast theme, ideal for SEO.
• Divi: Highly customisable, perfect for creative sites.
• Elementor: Drag and drop page builder plug-in, very **intuitive**.

Features and add-ons in WordPress

When offering **WordPress websites**, it is worth investing in **plug-ins** to enhance functionality and security. Below you will find some of the most important ones:

• Yoast SEO: Facilitates the optimisation of your site for search engines.
• WooCommerce: The ideal ecommerce tool to transform your website into a fully-fledged online shop.
• WP Rocket: A caching plug-in that significantly speeds up page loading.
• Elementor: A page builder plug-in with drag and drop functionality, very intuitive.

WordPress website optimisation

Optimising a website is essential for its **speed** and **functionality**. The better optimised the website, the higher the search engine rankings and the better the functionality for users.

• Image optimisation: Use tools such as Smush to reduce the size of images without losing quality.
• Cache: Implementing plug-ins such as WP Rocket to speed up page load times.
• CSS and JS minification: Reducing the size of CSS and JS files, which reduces loading times.
• Content Delivery Network: Using CDNs such as Cloudflare to make content available more quickly globally.

WordPress website security

Protecting your site from threats is a key aspect of its management. I implement a variety of methods to protect your site from possible attacks and viruses. Below you will find some essential steps:

• Regular backups: Using plug-ins such as UpdraftPlus for regular backups.
• Firewall: Implementation of plug-ins such as Sucuri Security, which will provide an additional layer of protection.
• Secured login: Two-stage verification and administrative accessibility restrictions.
• Updates: Regularly update WordPress and all plugins to ensure you are using the latest security features.

I also encourage you to take a look at Full sleeve: Key WordPress backup strategies, where you will find additional information on protecting your site.