When people think of WordPress, they think of blogging software. However, millions of business class websites that you visit everyday use WordPress as their backbone, and you’ve probably not been able to tell the difference. Many small businesses are opting to have inexpensive websites developed for their company using the free and open sourced software, rather than paying for custom web development. With just a few simple plugins, you can transform any WordPress website into a professional and sleek looking site that has a corporate feel to it.
Typically drag and drop websites that allow users to create their own website by simply adding content look tacky. There are many web hosts who also offer website building services. Typically these services allow for very little customization and the end result is something that is often not suitable for a business environment.
Visual Composer, a plugin for WordPress is a game changer for those seeking to create custom websites, yet still use the drag and drop mentality. Combined with premium themes for Themeforest, Visual Composer allows you to add complex custom elements to your website with the click of a mouse.
You start off by dividing the page into the number of columns you want. You can for instance divide the page by 1/3 + 2/3, thirds, or halves. You can of course pick whatever numbers you want, up to pieces as small as 1/6th. Next, you add the amount of rows you want. From there, you just drag and drop whatever elements you want into whatever grid number you want.
There are many complex elements you can add to the grid. For instance, you can add a Javascript FAQ element, a call to action button, a contact form, a pricing table, and many more. The amount of choices you have depends on which theme you have picked. Popular themes have dozens of different options, each with its own style and color choices.
Paying for expensive web developers for many people is quickly becoming a thing of the past. With web hosting so cheap these days, and websites so easy to make, many people can very easily create business class websites, or even just personal blogs without all the money and hassle.