WORDPRESS TRENDS TO LOOK OUT FOR IN 2017

Trust me the WordPress Trends for 2017 are alive and already kicking. If you think that the framework delivers bland pages, you are in for a big surprise. Some characteristics are already evident that would continue in the upcoming.

What we are doing here is providing you with a prediction of what the Top WordPress trends for 2017 will be.

1. GENUINE DESIGN:

Competition among the websites is increasing and so is the clamor among them to look unique. It is a natural process so get ready for more customized elements on the web pages. JS, HTML5, and many more platforms will be used to create attractive animations.

In short, tools are already available but their usage might depend on proper planning and effort.

2. SINGLE PAGE APPEARANCE:

We have seen that businesses and WordPress developers are increasingly preferring single page website and the trend would continue the next year.

One page designs are not only simple but convince users to buy the product. The story telling through each page is interesting enough to attract the attention of the visitors.

3. PARALLAX WILL REMAIN POPULAR:

A simple trick to move background at a slower rate than the foreground creates an illusion of 3D. The phenomenon is called Parallax and creates depth on the page.

Data analysis has shown that it increased the website traffic and we see no reason why it will not be able to do the same in 2017. So, brace up for this trend to continue.

4. THEMES WILL BE THE HEART AND SOUL OF WORDPRESS WEBSITE DESIGN:

Gone are the days when you had to search the whole internet for that elusive theme. It delayed the project and subsequently, websites took the time to hit the internet.

The scenario has changed with the arrival of the WordPress theme applications. You can select the required option and customize it according to the requirements. The trend is quite popular and will continue to hold good in 2017.

5. DRAG AND DROP CONTENT WILL BE POPULAR:

Say bye-bye to the sidebar layouts as the drag and drop in widgets are making their presence felt across the internet. They provide a wide range of flexibility to the developers in presenting the content.

You can have full control over the display just by using content creating a plugin. Finally, we are not tied to the regular format of the WordPress website. Developers can exercise more liberty with layouts.

Expect the trend to become more popular in 2017. You can include the widget in the page and position the content accordingly for optimization.

6. MOBILE COMPATIBLE:

Another trend that will dominate the upcoming year is the presence of the mobile compatible website. The majority of people nowadays are using Smartphones and tablets to log on to the internet. Every website is now expected to meet the requirements of the mobile users.

Probably it is the best way to generate revenues. If the web pages cannot be displayed properly on Android or iOS, forget about the goodwill and the customers. According to the recent survey, more than 80% of the people use smart gadgets for the internet.

So, in all probability, the WordPress web pages will be mobile optimized on the coming New Year.

7. IMAGES, IMAGES, AND IMAGES:

The old world adage that pictures are far powerful than words holds true even in the modern world. Majority of online users suffer from extremely short attention span and require something interesting in the form of images or videos.

A bland WordPress website probably would not be of much interest to the online visitors unless it is supplemented by graphic illustrations. People will be attracted by the minimalist website with mobile friendly pictures.

You can take inspiration from so many images across the internet. Tweaking and customizing will help to drive the web traffic and generate business leads. In the year 2017, get ready for more WordPress websites that may show little text content but will have plenty of visually appealing illustrations.

8. WORDPRESS AND ECOMMERCE:

WordPress websites are increasingly being used for ecommerce purposes and would be continued to do so in the near future. It is one of the most exciting trends hitting the online world. WooCommerce application has made the task supremely easy for the developers.

Conventional coding is giving way to the content management system that is not only user-friendly but also optimized to create business for the owners.

ALL THE BEST