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Top 5 Design Best Practices for WordPress Developers

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WordPress developers all have their own unique ways to go about designing and developing their websites, but what are the design trends you should follow? When you find clients interested in your expertise as a WordPress developer, you would be held accountable to higher standards. The design of any web development project is the most important aspect, and if you don’t get that right, you won’t be able to present a suitable experience.

If you want to impress your clients with your designs, here are the top 5 design best practices that you should follow as a WordPress developer:

1.      Follow the current trends

As a WordPress developer, you must stay in touch with the current design trends so that you can deliver the right type of designs and satisfy all clients. You don’t want to be out of touch with the latest design trends in the market; otherwise, no one will want to work with you.

2.      Adopt responsive design

You should commit to developing responsive designs for WordPress websites because it ensures that the design will adjust to every user’s platform, device orientation, and screen size. The world has gone mobile, and now all websites are expected to be compatible with different devices and mobiles.

3.      Make content accessible

If you don’t want the bounce rate on your website to be on the higher end, you must focus on making content more accessible in the design. Make sure that you are attracting people and getting them to stay on the website by ensuring you have a good layout and lots of search options.

4.      White space is your friend

One of the most important design practices you must follow as a WordPress developer is using lots of white space. It is not only aesthetically pleasing, but it also gives your design a minimalistic look and feel, which is soothing and gets people to stick around.

Master WordPress Typography: Select the Best Fonts for Your Site

When it comes to design, the fonts you use are very important, because if you don’t use the right font, it will throw off the entire design. Make sure that you use fonts that complement your design, so that you don’t ruin your WordPress website.

We at Astound Media are here to help you navigate these design trendsExplore our services to find the one that best suits your company’s needs, and let us help you redefine the status quo & CAPTIVATE your audience.

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Jorge Leger
Jorge Leger
Jorge Leger is the founder and digital strategist behind Astound Media, a New York–based agency helping organizations grow through smart, scalable web design and marketing. With over a decade of experience in WordPress development, SEO, and marketing automation, Jorge partners with mission-driven teams to deliver high-performing websites and campaigns that drive real results. He brings a sharp eye for strategy and a deep understanding of what it takes to stand out online—especially for small businesses and nonprofit organizations.

When he’s not leading projects or optimizing digital funnels, you’ll find him exploring ways to make technology more accessible and impactful for growing teams.