Or wait\u2026 maybe you haven\u2019t decided just yet. You\u2019re still thinking about going with a WordPress website and using one of the platform\u2019s themes<\/em> instead of building a site with a builder like Showit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Okay, we\u2019ll entertain that option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now it\u2019s a question of figuring out which way to go. After all, whether you choose one of the best WordPress themes or you choose a Showit + WordPress combo, you want to find something that gives you ease of use, great performance, and high-ranking SEO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Spoiler<\/strong>: you don\u2019t have to choose Showit OR WordPress. You can use them both together!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before we get into WordPress themes and how they compare, let\u2019s go over how Showit integrates with WordPress to give you the best of both worlds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you build a website with Showit, you use its web-building tool to control all aspects of the design. <\/p>\n\n\n\n By that we mean things like colors, fonts, and graphics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n WordPress, on the other hand, manages all of the blog content. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You'll write blog posts with WordPress, but you'll visually design them with all the tools available to you in Showit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n That means you don\u2019t have to worry about coding, HTML, or trying to rig WordPress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is a great option for creative professionals like photographers and designers who want a visually-heavy site but without a lot of stress. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Similarly, if you\u2019re a blogger who simply wants your blog to look great, Showit and WordPress are the perfect pair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When we talk about a WordPress theme<\/em>, we\u2019re referring to a collection of templates and stylesheets that give your WordPress site its distinct visual appearance and layout. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A theme controls how your content is displayed, including things like your colors, fonts, page structure, and widget locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A theme lets you change the look and feel of your website without altering the core functionality or content management system of WordPress itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While there are thousands of WordPress themes available to choose from (yeah, really), you also have the option of customizing them to fit your specific needs and preferences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are our top five picks for our favorite WordPress themes for designers and creatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Elementor combines the minimalist WordPress theme Hello with Elementor Pro,<\/a> the premium version of the page builder plugin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This combination gives you a drag-and-drop builder with extensive design flexibility, plus a large library of pre-made templates and widgets. It\u2019s great because it\u2019s beginner-friendly and lets you achieve high customization without any coding. <\/p>\n\n\n\n On the downside, it can slow your site speed if you don\u2019t optimize it. And while many beginners find it user-friendly, you might still need time to learn some of the more advanced features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Divi theme<\/a> is an all-in-one visual builder with advanced design capabilities that makes it easy for you to try A\/B testing, along with other marketing tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s great for agencies and has a pricing option that lets you buy it for life, but this does set you up for potential lock-in with the Divi framework. <\/p>\n\n\n\n That can be a problem because your site will be heavily dependent on Divi\u2019s shortcodes and layout structure, making it difficult to switch to a different page builder later on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Simplice<\/a> is a portfolio-focused WordPress theme for designers that offers custom layout-building capabilities without pre-made templates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This makes it great for anyone who wants high creative control and a sleek, modern design. However, it\u2019s not exactly beginner friendly and could call for a more complex setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Astra<\/a> is a lightweight, fast-loading WordPress theme that\u2019s compatible with Elementor and Beaver Builder. On the plus side, it\u2019s highly customizable and optimized for performance, but some features require you to sign up for the pro version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The last on our list of the best WordPress themes for designers is GeneratePress<\/a>, which is focused on performance and speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It has a minimalist design, is SEO friendly, and can be easily customized. However, it does have some limited design flexibility without additional CSS. If you want advanced customization options, you\u2019ll probably have to upgrade to the premium version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before you choose a WordPress theme, stop and consider this: Using WordPress in conjunction with Showit actually combines the best of both platforms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You get the power of WordPress when it comes to content publishing, and<\/em> the creative control that Showit offers \u2014 specifically, the drag-and-drop capability that lets you create your site to look exactly how you want it to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So when you look at the benefits of our five picks for themes \u2014 Elementor, Divi, Simplice, Astra, and GeneratePress \u2014 Showit gives you pretty much everything you could want. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It has true ease of use with no restriction, so you have much more design freedom than you would have with most WordPress themes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now the question is: Which website builder should you use?<\/p>\n\n\n\n We can\u2019t make any one-size-fits-all recommendation when it comes to the choice between WordPress themes and using WordPress in conjunction with Showit (though you probably know our opinion!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n That said, we do have some thoughts to consider in specific situations. Here\u2019s what we say is the best option for\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n Why Choose Showit?<\/strong> Showit<\/a> is the ideal choice for design freedom because you have 100% control without any coding required, and<\/em> you still enjoy that seamless WordPress integration for powerful blogging and SEO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s great when you\u2019re setting up a portfolio for your service-based business, such as photography or graphic design. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Showit is geared toward visual-focused industries, such as designers or photographers, because of the way it simplifies setting up a portfolio and managing so many images. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It even gives you the benefit of creating separate mobile and desktop versions, so you show off your content in the best way possible for whatever device your visitors (aka potential customers) are using to look at it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Things to Consider: <\/strong>Keep in mind that Showit has a monthly subscription cost, instead of a one-time purchase, and you\u2019ll have limited e-commerce capabilities (so it\u2019s not great if you\u2019re running a huge store). It\u2019s more focused on design than technical customization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Why Choose Elementor? <\/strong>If you want that WordPress flexibility and ease (maybe you\u2019re just a little<\/em> overwhelmed by everything you can do with Showit), then your next best option is to use the Elementor website builder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You'll find it works well with nearly any WordPress theme, and you can expand it with plugins and widgets for more functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Things to Consider:<\/strong> You may slow down your site speed if too many elements are added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You'll also find that some features require you to pay for Elementor Pro. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s worth keeping in mind that Elementor is about simplifying what you can do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So you\u2019re not going to have as much design freedom as you would have with Showit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Why Choose Divi? <\/strong>Marketing agencies should take a look at what Divi has to offer as a WordPress template. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Along with extensive design customization capabilities, Divi has built-in conversion optimization and marketing tools. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Unlike Elementor\u2019s subscription model, it has a lifetime pricing option, so you don\u2019t have to worry about ongoing payments. Plus, it makes it easy to manage many websites for all your individual clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Things to Consider: <\/strong>In some ways, Divi can feel \u201cheavy\u201d and slow if not optimized properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So be careful about how much you add to each page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s less intuitive than Showit or Elementor if you\u2019re a beginner; you should expect a bit of a learning curve based on the sheer number of features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Why Choose Simplice? <\/strong>When you\u2019re creating a website to show off your portfolio, Simplice is an obvious answer. This theme is built specifically for designers with portfolios! It gives you fully customizable layouts, and its minimalistic design aesthetic puts the focus on your work. Plus, it\u2019s a one-time purchase with no recurring fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Things to Consider: <\/strong>Simplice isn\u2019t great for non-designers because it requires some technical skill to master. <\/p>\n\n\n\n There\u2019s also limited support compared with a larger page builder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you aren\u2019t focusing your site on a portfolio, it might not be a great fit for showing off what you have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Why Choose Astra or GeneratePress? <\/strong>If your biggest priority is performance, your best bet may be Astra or GeneratePress. Both are extremely lightweight and fast, so your website will work quickly and smoothly. They work well with page builders, yet also function without them if you prefer to go without. Astra and GeneratePress are highly customizable with a minimalist base design, so they make a good fit for a wide variety of uses, like bloggers, businesses, and developers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Things to Consider: <\/strong>Although Astra and GeneratePress are built for performance, some of the customization takes a little extra effort (maybe even coding).<\/p>\n\n\n\n They also lack built-in page-building features. You\u2019ll likely need to look at an upgrade to take advantage of some of their premium features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n WordPress themes give you great options, particularly if you don\u2019t think you\u2019re ready for all the capabilities that using Showit in conjunction with WordPress would offer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n There\u2019s no perfect answer to the question of whether you should choose Showit vs. WordPress themes, or even if there\u2019s a clear best website builder for creatives. Instead, you need to consider your needs, technical ability, and long-term site goals. With all of that in mind, you can choose the right platform for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re curious about giving Showit a try (and who wouldn\u2019t be?), you have a 14-day free trial with no strings attached. Consider getting started<\/a> and seeing what you can do with full creative control!<\/p>\n\n\n\n 9 Minute 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Top 5 WordPress Themes for Designers & Creatives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1. Elementor (Hello Theme + Elementor Pro)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
2. Divi by Elegant Themes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
3. Simplice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
4. Astra<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
5. GeneratePress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Showit + WordPress: The Best of Both Worlds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Which Website Builder Should You<\/em> Choose?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Best for Design Freedom \u2192 Showit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nBest for WordPress Flexibility & Ease \u2192 Elementor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Best for Advanced Marketing & Agencies \u2192 Divi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Best for Portfolio Sites \u2192 Simplice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Best for Performance-Focused Users \u2192 Astra or GeneratePress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The Final Verdict on Showit vs. WordPress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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