Why I Use the Enfold WordPress Theme for Client Websites

The Enfold WordPress theme is known for its simplicity, appealing to myself and my clients who prioritize quick, styled, and straightforward website setups. It is a reliable and stable theme for a WordPress website. I like it because it offers just enough tools and elements to make a custom website without being overly complicated. Many of my clients are beginners or non-technical when it comes to updating and maintaining a website. I want to empower my clients so they can easily manage their site themselves. That’s why I use this beginner-friendly theme. To make it less stressful for my clients to maintain long-term. Helping you grow your mindshare!

Developer’s Perspective on Enfold

Kriesi developed the Enfold WordPress theme and they intend to continue maintaining and developing the Enfold theme in the future, which is great news.

The theme is actively maintained with regular updates to ensure security, fix bugs, and maintain compatibility with the latest versions of WordPress and PHP.

I have used Enfold for client projects for years because it provides a stable foundation. It’s known for a lean, streamlined build and a user-friendly admin interface, making it ideal for smaller, less complex projects or beginners.

Enfold uses its own page builder, the Avia Layout Builder (ALB), which is intuitive for beginners and non-developers. It allows for drag-and-drop page creation without touching code. We can add columns, rows, images, buttons, slideshows, text boxes, and more very easily by clicking on the element and dragging it to where we want it on the page. The ability to “preview” it before we publish it makes sure it’s the way we want before it goes live.

It offers a wide range of elements, but not so many that it becomes too complex. The minimalist approach generally results in faster load times out of the box and makes it easier to build and maintain.

I feel it’s a short learning curve when it comes to editing pages or making blog posts. In most cases, a 30-minute phone call or Zoom training session is enough for my clients to feel confident updating pages, images, and blog posts on their own. I offer more training for those who want to make regular blog posts and learn more about SEO (search engine optimization).

Future Outlook and Longevity

WordPress itself powers over 40% of the internet and is continuously evolving with new tools and standards. Enfold is part of this robust ecosystem and adapts to core changes.

For an affordable one-time purchase (currently $59, but subject to change) you get a lifetime license for your website, which is a significant value compared to the growing number of subscription-based models.

I connect your theme purchase to your WordPress website making it easy to keep the theme updated.

Is Enfold One of the Best WordPress Themes for Beginners?

Many people search for the best WordPress theme for beginners because they want a website they can maintain without relying on a developer for every small update. The Enfold WordPress theme works well in these situations because it provides a clean, structured editing experience with its Avia Layout Builder. Instead of dealing with complicated settings or dozens of design options, my clients can focus on the essentials of editing content, adding or replacing images, and publishing blog posts. This balance of flexibility and simplicity allows my clients to manage their own websites confidently after launch while still having a professionally designed site.

Here’s a blog I built using the Enfold theme, movetograndjunction.com. And here’s another site for the same client, homessoldformore.com. Same theme, very different look. I built my own site with this theme too. Here’s a website that incorporates MembershipWorks, built with Enfold, erasouth.org.

Overall Reason for Enfold Theme on a WordPress Website

I chose it initially because it offers all the features I need to build the type of websites my clients need. I continue to use it because Kriesi keeps it updated and not overly complex. And when my clients need MembershipWorks for association membership management, it’s easy to add to a website using the Enfold theme.

This is the system I know extremely well, and that’s why my websites work.

If you’re considering a WordPress website and want something reliable and easy to manage long-term, feel free to contact me with questions.

View some of the websites I have built using the Enfold theme for WordPress websites.

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Michelle Aspelin
Mindshare Marketing & Implementation Services, LLC