1 Learn the concept
Customizing your WordPress site involves more than changing your background color and fonts. You adjust the layout, navigation, logo, colors and typography to reflect the brand and make the site easy to use. This lesson covers what you can customize and how to keep the result consistent and fast.
2 See it in action
- Add your logo and brand colors.
- Keep fonts and styles consistent.
- Design clear navigation with a few main menu items.
- Check the design on mobile.
Worked example
Applying brand basics
Logo: upload to the header.
Colors: pick one main color and one accent, with strong contrast against the background.
Fonts: one for headings and one for body text.
Check: view the home page on a phone and a laptop before changing anything else.
3 Study an example
Example scenario
A tutor limits her menu to Home, Subjects, Prices and Contact, sets two brand colors and one font pairing. Her site looks professional and visitors find what they need.
4 Apply it and download
- Choose your brand colors and fonts.
- Plan your main menu.
- Apply them to your site.
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