eCommerce Magento theme – How to choose the right theme for your online store

by | Mar 12, 2018 | Blog | 0 comments

eCommerce Magento theme involves different ways to go about it. Magento is an open source program which comes with a theme and a blank theme file which can be worked on. This helps online stores to add unique features to their store. For example, you can create blocks of space for featured products. The difficult question however is how do I go about choosing the theme. Well if you follow the steps below, you are definitely on the way.

eCommerce Magento theme:

First analyze what you are trying to achieve. Picking a theme isn’t a simple process. Since a theme isn’t just a theme, but a branding marketing strategy. Ask yourself the following questions:

  • What do my products say?
  • How do I want to display them?
  • What colors do I want?
  • Do I want to rebrand myself online?
  • And finally, do I want a free theme, paid one or have someone create a custom made theme.
eCommerce Magento theme

In 2018, Voice searches using Google Assistance and Alexa will be popular. Choose themes that help advance such technologies.

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The next thing of course is to write down what are the features you need. Different themes have different features. There are many online sites that sell themes. Theme forest, Template Monster and even Magento Marketplace should be checked out. Always try the live demo to see how the theme would look on a store. And also check the requirements. Sometimes certain themes don’t work for certain stores or extensions.

Once you have the theme in mind, draw a simple flowchart. Then search online for a theme that has all the features you need. Remember that no matter what theme you choose, it should be customizable. And also compatible with all browsers.

Well there you have it. eCommerce Magento theme comes in all shapes and sizes. Installing the theme however does require an expert hand. Call Web 2 Market. We manage your store while you sell.

 

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