A website is a requirement for all of today’s businesses. And one of the quickest ways to start building one is with WordPress themes. This is basically a pre-built website that you customise for your business or venture. If you work in the health and wellness sector, the right WordPress theme could be just what you need to gain an advantage in today’s competitive marketplace.
WordPress themes make it possible for curious people to build nice-looking websites.
WordPress is a content management system (CMS) that enables those with some tech skills to build a website using a pre-assembled template or theme. Each theme is a group of files that work together to make a website look and work a particular way.
Your first task is easy — just pick a theme that generally looks and behaves the way you want it to.
You can find thousands upon thousands of WordPress themes on the web if you do a quick search. Some themes have a charge associated with downloading them, while others can be used for free. Costs all depends on the type and amount of plug-ins included for things like collecting information from site visitors, adding a search feature or including a check-out cart if you plan on selling products online.
GoDaddy makes WordPress easy
GoDaddy offers hundreds of ready-built WordPress themes designed for a range of specialties in medicine, health care and wellness. Each theme is fully customizable, with thousands of WordPress plug-ins to choose from.
Managed WordPress takes the technical upkeep off your shoulders.
Managed WordPress also offers page-building tools that require simple point-click-type interactions. They have already taken care of the complex and confusing techie-programming.
Scroll down to see three examples of themes designed specifically for the health and wellness sector.
1. Mills WordPress theme
The Mills WordPress theme is an excellent example of a fresh and streamlined website template that lends itself wonderfully to any type of medical practice. The crisp, contemporary styling evokes strong feelings of competency and trust.
- GoDaddy’s QuickStart Wizard recommends a theme based on your answers to two questions.
- Easy design tools make it easy to replace generic text with your own information.
- Mills displays well on both desktop, laptop and handheld devices.
This theme is suitable for any GP, clinic, lab or pharmacy. Just swap out the photos, choosing from the large royalty-free image gallery that comes with it, or upload your own to suit your business.
2. Bennett WordPress Theme
The Bennett colour palette communicates professional competence with its modern design and calming colour palette. The menu bar helps current and potential patients find the information they need quickly and easily.
Like all GoDaddy WordPress themes, Bennett:
- Comes with photos and text related to your business already filled in. Just adjust to suit your clinic, lab or pharmacy.
- Requires no coding experience to use — just the ability to point, click and type.
- Includes reliable hosting with a 99.9 percent uptime guarantee.
Managed WordPress automatically installs all WordPress updates and security patches for you.
3. Trainer WordPress Theme
Trainer is a theme that taps into the unconscious need we all have to self improve. Its clean lines and easy-to-read font makes this a go-to for wellness practitioners.
Trainer, as well as all GoDaddy WordPress themes, comes with:
- A catalogue of fonts, layouts and colour choices that you can swipe through until you find one to match the decor and ambiance of your physical offices.
- An optional blog so you can keep in touch with clients through regular articles, photos and timely reminders.
- Includes award-winning WordPress help from experts 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Refine this theme using the Preview and Edit buttons, toggling back and forth until it’s just right. Then simply click Publish.
Make an online impact with WordPress themes
Your website has to perform multiple functions. It has to convey the essence of your practice and provide accurate answers to the questions your potential clients might have before they ever meet you. It also has to represent you and be easy to manage.
Your website must convey a sense of trust within the first few seconds a potential client experiences it.
Most health professionals already have strong ideas about what aesthetic they’d like their website to have, as well as how they want their skills and services described. All that’s been missing is the vehicle that can get you to your ideal website.
Look no further than GoDaddy’s Managed WordPress. Get started on your website now by browsing the entire gallery of health and fitness site themes here.
