"If you want to buy an overseas WordPress theme, choose ThemeForest!"
I saw such a claim, so I've been using ThemeForest for 10 years and I'm going to talk about why I don't recommend the WordPress theme I bought with ThemeForest for my website or blog management.
What is ThemeForest?
ThemeForest is a large website that deals with a lot of themes and templates for WordPress and other websites.
There are over 11,000 themes on sale, many of which are in a price range that is easy to purchase for individuals and small businesses.
In Japan, it is a paid WordPress theme that costs 17,000 yen. With Themeforest, you can get a higher quality theme for less than 10,000 yen.
You can buy not only WordPress but also themes for other systems like Joomla and Drupal, as well as music and PHP files.
Is ThemeForest safe?
It's safe.Even if it's cheap, it's not an illegal site.
ThemeForest is used by a huge number of users around the world, with over 11,000 WordPress themes for sale and hundreds of thousands of products overall.
There are also popular WordPress themes that have sold over 980,000 pieces.
The price of the theme is very cheap, ranging from $2 to $60. That's why many users around the world use this site.
Can ThemeForest be used by Japan?
YesEven Japan people can purchase it without any problems.
The entire site is in English. However, by browsing while using browser page translation and other methods, you can search for the ideal WordPress theme without much stress.
In addition to credit cards, payment methods are also available.PayPal is also available.Therefore, it is safe for those who are afraid to use credit cards on overseas sites.
I have been using it myself since 2014, and I have never had any problems with safety.
Why not recommend ThemeForest?
Well, so far, we have told you what kind of site ThemeForest is.
First of all, to make sure you don't get me wrong, ThemeForest also sells excellent WordPress themes and plugins. I have also bought great themes many times and still use them.
However, if you don't keep the following in mind, you will make a big mistake.
Because I stopped developing and updating and saw hell
First of all, I don't recommend buying a WordPress theme on ThemeForest, because there are many sellers who submit developments and updates along the way.
Imagine.
You paid 7,900 yen to buy a WordPress theme.
"It's cheaper than Japan's paid theme!
You will be happy to do so.
Then, for one year, you will create and run a website with that WordPress theme.However, one day the development and updating of the theme suddenly stops.
You can use it for a while. However, with each passing month, bugs and problems gradually arise. And in the end, the site will not be visible and malware will enter.
As a result, you'll have to fix your entire site and buy a different WordPress theme.
ThemeForest has a lot of WordPress themes that look great and have attractive features. However, there is also a risk that the theme will suddenly end development and update.
This will come as a surprise to anyone who has used some of the most famous WordPress themes in Japan. But often with ThemeForest.
What to do: Try to buy popular WordPress themes within ThemeForest as much as possible. If you buy a WordPress theme that is not well-known because it is cheap, you will get a big burn.
No money-back guarantee
AlsoThere is no money-back guarantee.
If you are not satisfied with the WordPress theme you purchased, or if something goes wrong, you will not get a refund.
"No, I won't use it for refunds."
You will think so before buying.
However, there are WordPress theme sellers who don't update at all and leave fatal bugs unattended.
There are a lot of incredibly irresponsible people in the world.
A WordPress theme created by such a person will tear your website to shreds.
If you don't want to ruin the site or blog you've carefully created and nurtured,You should choose your WordPress theme carefully.
At the very least, don't buy a WordPress theme that isn't ranked among the most popular staples on ThemeForest, even if it's attractive or cheap.
The lie that "paid WordPress themes are recommended"
Any WordPress theme is fine as long as it's easy to read.It doesn't matter if it's free or paid, domestic or foreign.
You don't have to stick to ThemeForest.
I assure you, a former full-time affiliate who has now started a marketing agency and provides content marketing support both domestically and internationally.
Anything is fine.
Just buying a paid WordPress theme won't make you millions of dollars a month, and your visits won't explode.
I run a site with a free theme, but it sells normally. You can also earn money with free themes. On the other hand, we also operate sites with 0 access to paid themes.
We understand why you want to get a WordPress theme that doesn't compete with other competitors on ThemeForest. I understand. So did I.
But from the perspective of users who read your blog or site, it doesn't matter.Whether it's easy to read or not, that's all.
Recommended Overseas WordPress Themes
In this article, we told you not to buy ThemeForest's cheap and unwell-known WordPress themes.
I don't think there is a risk of buying a theme that has been in the popularity rankings for a long time. Conversely, if you buy any other WordPress theme, you may be a big failure.
Here are two WordPress themes that I have actually used and recommend. I think I'm tired of domestic products, so I only have two overseas WordPress themes.
Astra
Astrais an international WordPress theme used by over 1.65 million websites. It is also used by some marketers in Japan.
The reason for choosing it is simple
- Ultra-fast
- Highly customizable
These are the two. With just one Astra, you can create a website with a variety of designs. You won't have to buy another WordPress theme.
From supplement e-commerce sites to law firms, local restaurants, and bloggers who collect millions of PVs, this one can handle any application.
Since you can play with the design, you can reduce the risk of others to the maximum. This is one of my recommendations for overseas themes.
GeneratePress
It was created by Tom Usborne, who has been creating sites since he was 11 years old.GeneratePress。
He develops and supports GeneratePress all the time except for his time with his family. It's a WordPress theme that is made with ridiculously hot passion and madness.
GeneratePress features
- Anyway, light and fast
- No need to install a heavy page builder
Frankly, Astra is also a light WordPress theme, but GeneratePress is more lightweight.
I have written detailed explanatory articles in the past, so please take a look if you like.
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