Needed an easy to use WordPress theme for local business

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I want to put together some WordPress sites for some local businesses. What would be the best WordPress theme and plugins I should use?

I have seen some recently that are a sales page type theme that looks pretty cool but I need one that has sidebars that I also can use.

I have struggled with WordPress in the past. I would like a theme and plugins that I don't have to fight with.

I sure could use some suggestions.

So what do you guys recommend?

Thanks

Keith
#business #easy #local #needed #theme #wordpress
  • Profile picture of the author Jen Eick
    Keith,

    Mine is largely trial-and-error, so this may or may not be helpful.
    I'm building a site for local marketing of service businesses in my area. (PM me if you'd like the link to view, as I can't post links yet:rolleyes

    The front page is straight HTML. However, I use WP, and I've used a combination of things to achieve the look of my individual pages (under each service category).

    For those pages, Optimize Press WP plugin is invaluable. This is a premium plug-in...but worth the price IMO. I also used Dynowidg and Fast, Secure Contact Form (both FREE) to achieve the lead capture sidebar.

    I also view this as "version 1" and will be tweaking to make the sites look even better as I progress. But in the meantime, that's what I started with! :p

    Hope this helps.
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  • Profile picture of the author shantanu
    Good Website for starting a local business website given below

    Business Leaders Website

    Expand Your Business
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    • Profile picture of the author Jen Eick
      This is for John, who PM'd me about my site design.
      Being a "newbie", I not only can't post links, but also can't respond to PM's either :p

      However, if you go to my profile, the link to my website is on there. If you click on "My Greater Kansas City" or go to that address directly (.com at the end) you can view it!

      John, I hope you come across this post, & hope this helps!! Sorry I couldn't respond directly!!
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  • Profile picture of the author alicemazzi
    You can try elegant themes. They have free and paid themes.
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