{"id":20038,"date":"2020-02-13T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-13T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/?p=20038"},"modified":"2020-11-23T14:59:43","modified_gmt":"2020-11-23T20:59:43","slug":"best-wordpress-themes-blogging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/best-wordpress-themes-blogging\/","title":{"rendered":"Best WordPress Themes for Blogging"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want your WordPress blog to succeed you\u2019re going to need a great theme. Although your content and messaging may be top notch, t<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">he look and feel of your site have a greater influence on your readers than you may think. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your site is distracting, crowded, or uses a low-quality font your users won\u2019t stick around to actually read what you\u2019ve written. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is where your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/best-free-wordpress-themes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WordPress theme<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> comes in.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a WordPress theme to spruce up your blog, take a look at some of our favorites in this compilation of the top WordPress themes for blogging!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"hgrp\"><h4>You might like&#8230;<\/h4><ul><li><span class=\"prod-icon\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/domains\" data-element-location=\"body.post_content.related_prod_block\" data-element-type=\"button\" data-element-label=\"register_domain\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/domain-registration-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/domain-registration-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/domain-registration-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/domain-registration.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/domains\" class=\"hgrp-link\" data-element-location=\"body.post_content.related_prod_block\" data-element-type=\"link\" data-element-label=\"register_domain\">Register Domain<\/a><\/li><li><span class=\"prod-icon\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/domain-transfer\" data-element-location=\"body.post_content.related_prod_block\" data-element-type=\"button\" data-element-label=\"transfer_domain\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/transfer-domain-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/transfer-domain-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/transfer-domain-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/transfer-domain.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/domain-transfer\" class=\"hgrp-link\" data-element-location=\"body.post_content.related_prod_block\" data-element-type=\"link\" data-element-label=\"transfer_domain\">Transfer Domain<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10-best-wordpress-themes-for-blogging\">10 Best WordPress Themes for Blogging<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your WordPress theme should flawlessly highlight your words in a way that makes readers want to spend hours on your site. Luckily, you don\u2019t have to spend time <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">looking for the&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/choose-best-wordpress-theme-new-blog\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best WordPress theme<\/span><\/a>&nbsp;for your new blog<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below you\u2019ll find 12 of the best WordPress themes for blogging. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-smart-passive-income-pro-theme\">1. <a href=\"https:\/\/my.studiopress.com\/themes\/smart-passive-income\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Smart Passive Income Pro Theme<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"537\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/smart-passive-income-theme-1024x537.png\" alt=\"smart passive income theme\" class=\"wp-image-20078\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/smart-passive-income-theme-1024x537.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/smart-passive-income-theme-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/smart-passive-income-theme-768x403.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/smart-passive-income-theme.png 1237w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve been blogging for any time at all, then you\u2019re probably familiar with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpassiveincome.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pat Flynn of Smart Passive Income<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, this <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blog<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> theme is modeled after his website.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s designed to provide an easy reading experience while offering you plenty of ways to monetize your website. The homepage is equipped with three different preset layouts <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and templates<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, along with eight different a<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reas <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for widgets<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re a blogger who\u2019s looking to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/3-ways-to-make-money-with-a-blog\/\">monetize your content<\/a> or sell products and services then this theme is a great choice. Plus, it\u2019s built on top of the trusted Genesis framework and is fully responsive for all desktops and mobile devices.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-typology\"><a href=\"https:\/\/themeforest.net\/item\/typology-text-based-minimal-wordpress-blog-theme\/19547842\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2. Typology<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"501\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/typology-theme-1024x501.png\" alt=\"typology theme\" class=\"wp-image-20079\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/typology-theme-1024x501.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/typology-theme-300x147.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/typology-theme-768x376.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/typology-theme.png 1228w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typology is an incredible minimalist design theme for bloggers. It features rich and eye-catching colors, contrasted with white space and clear typography. The obvious focus of this theme is stunning typography.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It also offers some cool features like showing the time it\u2019ll take to read each post, along with stunning quotes, and various typeset theme options.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll also find five different homepage customization options, which include the ability to add background images, highlight your most recent blog posts in slider format, or include the popular parallax scrolling effect.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-divi\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elegantthemes.com\/gallery\/divi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">3. Divi<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"657\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/divi-theme-1-1024x657.png\" alt=\"divi theme\" class=\"wp-image-20080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/divi-theme-1-1024x657.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/divi-theme-1-300x193.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/divi-theme-1-768x493.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/divi-theme-1.png 1030w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Divi from Elegant Themes is one of those rare WordPress blog themes that can basically do anything. It\u2019s equipped with nearly endless possibilities. The built-in drag-and-drop editor makes it easy to create your own layouts, pages, and templates. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s equipped with over 46 different content models that you can plugin into different pages or even blog posts. For example, you\u2019ll be able to add things like a portfolio element, pricing table, email forms, audio players, and a lot more. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus, it has a cool duplicator feature that enables you to set up an element and push that out across every page on your site. Talk about a time-saving feature!&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want ultimate freedom when building out your site, then Divi might be the blog theme for you. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-magnus-photoblog-theme\"><a href=\"http:\/\/thefivethemes.com\/themes\/magnus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">4. Magnus Photoblog Theme<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"578\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/magnus-theme-1024x578.png\" alt=\"magnus theme\" class=\"wp-image-20081\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/magnus-theme-1024x578.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/magnus-theme-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/magnus-theme-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/magnus-theme.png 1267w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re a blogger who relies on photography to help get your message across then Magnus is the perfect theme for you. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The theme is heavily image-focused, which means you better have some high-quality photography to back up your words. The home page acts as a portfolio page for your images and headlines. Plus, it\u2019s equipped with a cool hover effect to make your site seem cutting-edge.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you click through to one of your blog posts the image will be highlighted at the top of the page, full-screen, with your text appearing underneath in a stunning and readable font. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking for a blog theme that places a focus on your images, as well as text, then Magnus is worth a test drive. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-hemingway\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/themes\/hemingway\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">5. Hemingway<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"961\" height=\"586\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/hemingway-theme.png\" alt=\"hemingway theme\" class=\"wp-image-20082\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/hemingway-theme.png 961w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/hemingway-theme-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/hemingway-theme-768x468.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 961px) 100vw, 961px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don\u2019t want to spend any money on your theme just yet, then Hemingway can be a great choice. This free theme for WordPress blogs is simple and offers plenty of whitespace. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since it\u2019s a free theme you won\u2019t find a ton of customization options or features, but it will be incredibly easy to get your blog online.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s equipped with a 2-column layout, a large custom header image, and even the fancy parallax scrolling feature. When creating blog posts using this theme you\u2019ll also be able to choose between 4 different blog post formats.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For bloggers on a budget, this simple design is one of the best free responsive WordPress themes to check out. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-authority\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mythemeshop.com\/themes\/authority\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">6. Authority<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"593\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/authority-theme-1024x593.png\" alt=\"authority theme\" class=\"wp-image-20083\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/authority-theme-1024x593.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/authority-theme-300x174.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/authority-theme-768x445.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/authority-theme.png 1070w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Authority is a theme that\u2019s modeled after <a href=\"https:\/\/www.matthewwoodward.co.uk\">Matthew Woodward\u2019s six-figure blog<\/a>. It\u2019s a clean theme that highlights your blogroll on the homepage, along with a sidebar where you can showcase an opt-in box, welcome message, most popular posts, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re a blogger who\u2019s looking to monetize their site, then this theme will make it easy. It\u2019s built to help make creating affiliate content and review content easier. Plus, it\u2019s Google AdSense ready, so you don\u2019t have to deal with adding any custom code to your site.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This WordPress theme for blogging is feature packed and perfect for site owners who want to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/turn-blog-into-online-brand\/\">turn their blogs into an online brand<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-hero-theme\"><a href=\"https:\/\/themetrust.com\/wordpress-themes\/hero\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">7. Hero Theme<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/hero-theme-1024x682.png\" alt=\"hero theme\" class=\"wp-image-20084\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/hero-theme-1024x682.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/hero-theme-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/hero-theme-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/hero-theme.png 1113w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hero is a minimalist and responsive theme that\u2019s focused on design. One thing is for sure, this theme looks good.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The home page has a parallax banner that you use to tell visitors what your blog is about. Beyond that, you\u2019ll be able to highlight your recent projects or blog posts. The blog page is quite simple but provides a clean and easy reading experience.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This WordPress blog theme is simple, but if you want a theme without all the frills, that lets you get down to writing, then check out this theme. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-modern-studio-pro-theme\"><a href=\"https:\/\/my.studiopress.com\/themes\/modern-studio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">8. Modern Studio Pro Theme<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"567\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/modern-studio-theme-1024x567.png\" alt=\"modern studio theme\" class=\"wp-image-20085\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/modern-studio-theme-1024x567.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/modern-studio-theme-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/modern-studio-theme-768x425.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/modern-studio-theme.png 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern Studio Pro is an elegantly designed theme built on top of the Genesis framework. You can opt for a classic blog layout with the sidebar on the right, or have your posts take up the entire screen.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The focus of this theme is soft and readable typography, along with plenty of whitespace. If you\u2019re tired of cluttered websites, then this theme might be perfect for you.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can easily customize this blog theme through the built-in theme customizer, and get your blog up and running very quickly. There aren\u2019t a ton of additional features for this theme, but it truly does shine in its simplicity. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-9-eleven40-pro-theme\">9. <a href=\"https:\/\/my.studiopress.com\/themes\/eleven40\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Eleven40 Pro Theme<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"551\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/eleven40-theme-1024x551.png\" alt=\"eleven40 theme\" class=\"wp-image-20086\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/eleven40-theme-1024x551.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/eleven40-theme-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/eleven40-theme-768x413.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/eleven40-theme.png 1205w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This theme is a StudioPress classic. It\u2019s been around for quite some time, but its fully responsive design has withstood the test of time. The core focus of this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/10-best-free-gutenberg-ready-wordpress-themes\/\">WordPress blog theme<\/a> is on highlighting your words. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can choose between multiple different sidebar arrangements, along with a customizable field that\u2019s directly below the header. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since this theme is so simple it looks good on any screen size and always manages to place the readers focus on your content. If you want a simple, yet flexible theme, the give eleven40 Pro a try.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10-candor-theme\"><a href=\"https:\/\/themeforest.net\/item\/candor-responsive-wordpress-blog-theme\/16227135\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">10. Candor Theme<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"528\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/candor-theme-1024x528.png\" alt=\"candor theme\" class=\"wp-image-20087\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/candor-theme-1024x528.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/candor-theme-300x155.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/candor-theme-768x396.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/candor-theme.png 1324w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candor is designed for bloggers who intend to build a business around their writing. The homepage is clean and elegant, and you have the option of integrating an email sign up box above the fold. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It doesn\u2019t have a ton of different customization options, but it does offer you four different layouts to choose from that will give your site a unique feel.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overall, this responsive design theme is easy to use on both computers and mobile devices and offers your visitors a solid reading experience, while still giving off some creative flair.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-11-vilva-pro\">11. <a href=\"https:\/\/blossomthemes.com\/downloads\/vilva-pro\/\">Vilva&nbsp;Pro <\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"528\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Vilva-Pro.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Vilva-Pro.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Vilva-Pro-300x155.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Vilva-Pro-768x396.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Vilva Pro is a visually stunning theme built for bloggers that relies heavily on photo content blocks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This theme is a great option if you want that &#8220;blog&#8221; look with the ability to hyper-customize your site to reflect your personality. The theme has multiple customization features &#8211; including 48 home page layouts and 19 options for the header.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Out of the box, this theme is mobile responsive and cross browser compatible. 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