Learning Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students should be able to:

• Understand what a WordPress theme is.
• Explain the purpose of a theme.
• Identify the main elements controlled by a theme.
• Choose a theme based on a website’s purpose.

Lesson Content

A WordPress theme controls the visual appearance and layout of a website.

Themes can control:

• Colors
• Fonts and typography
• Page layouts
• Header
• Footer
• Navigation
• Blog layouts
• Buttons
• Templates
• Overall website appearance

When choosing a theme, students should consider the website’s purpose, design, performance, responsiveness, and available customization options.

Quick Quiz

1. What is a WordPress theme?
2. What does a theme control?
3. Name three things a theme can change.
4. Why is it important to choose a theme based on the purpose of a website?