š I built my first custom WordPress theme from scratch ā under 20KB.
I wanted to move beyond bloated themes and page builders, so I built Simple Modern ā a lightweight WordPress theme focused on clean code, performance, and flexibility. ā”
Built from scratch:
ā Custom header & footer
ā Single, archive & search templates
ā Hero section with dynamic content
ā Widgets, custom logo & menus
ā Author, 404 & comments templates
ā Fully tested WordPress installation
ā Final size: under 20KB
The biggest win wasn't just performance.
It helped me understand WordPress core, template hierarchy, hooks, and theme development at a much deeper level.
šØ Next: WooCommerce support + more layouts.
Less bloat. Better code. Faster WordPress.
What would you prioritize most in a WordPress site: speed, design, or flexibility? š
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