Essentials

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WordPress Theme

Essentials

Welcome to our dedicated section for website owners that use the Essentials Pro is an elegant and modern WordPress theme designed to showcase your business's services or products in the most beautiful way. It comes with a range of features that makes it easy to customize the look and feel of your site, so you can create something unique and professional without any coding knowledge. Essentials Pro also supports eCommerce plugins, allowing you to quickly add a store for customers to purchase directly from your website. With its clean design, user-friendly navigation system and powerful tools, Essentials Pro is a great choice for anyone looking for an efficient yet stylish online presence. theme!

4.97/5Average developer rating
6,433+Projects delivered
86Essentials developers vetted
Updated Jun 2026Profile last reviewed

What is Essentials?

Essentials is a WordPress theme that controls the look, layout and design system of your site. On Topical Developers you can hire vetted Essentials specialists for customisation, bug fixes, speed optimisation, security and ongoing maintenance, with prices typically $80 to $120 per hour and a free no-obligation estimate first.

With the Essentials theme, you can simplify and streamline your website’s design and development. We can help you make the most of it with our comprehensive WordPress services. Our team of experienced developers will: Improve your website’s visual appeal Enhance its performance Help increase discoverability by Google search engine Detect and remove bugs on your site Protect it from malicious online content You’ll also get a free estimate of how much our service will cost before deciding whether to use us or not – no strings attached! Plus, we have over 700 well-trained WordPress developers ready to provide assistance whenever you need it. Get support for your Essentials theme now by filling out our form.Experience quality web design today with Essentials!

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Essentials for every type of site

Essentials for ecommerce

Build conversion-focused WooCommerce stores with Essentials. Speed, checkout flow and product page layout tuned for revenue.

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Essentials for blogs & content sites

Publish faster and rank higher with content-first layouts powered by Essentials: schema, Core Web Vitals and on-page SEO covered.

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Essentials for agencies & freelancers

Use Essentials as the backbone of client sites. White-label-friendly builds, retainer-ready handover packs.

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Essentials Theme customisation

With our Essentials customization service, your website will be tailored to your exact specifications and designed with the perfect blend of style and performance. By customizing key aspects such as colors, fonts, images, typography, layout styles and more we can make sure that your site accurately reflects your brand’s identity.
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But Essentials customization isn’t just about looks – it’s about how your website works for your visitors. We prioritize user experience, creating intuitive navigation paths, optimizing layouts, and integrating essential features based on your specific needs. Whether you want to incorporate advanced elements like sliders, portfolios, or eCommerce capabilities, or you simply need to optimize your site’s structure for better engagement, we have you covered. Our Essentials customization service aims to enhance your website in ways that drive your business forward. We focus on making your site more than just a destination – we turn it into an experience.
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Essentials pros & cons

What we like

  • Flexible page-builder support
  • Performance-focused architecture
  • Large community of developers
  • Mobile and accessibility friendly
  • Regular updates and patches

Where you may need help

  • Advanced layout work needs a developer
  • Some features require a paid licence
  • Theme switching needs testing on staging
  • Custom designs benefit from a child theme

Essentials compatibility

RequirementEssentials
WordPress version6.0+
PHP version7.4+
MultisiteYes
WooCommerceYes
Gutenberg / block editorYes

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Essentials Themes, bugs and general support

Speed optimisation

When you visit a website, you don't wont to wait around for pages to load, right? Neither do your visitors! With our Essentials Theme speed optimisation service, we make sure your website loads quickly. That means more people stoy on your site, and they have a better time while they're there. Plus, fast websites are more likely to show up…

Essentials speed optimisation

Security & malware cleanup

Your website should be secure and Malware free. Without ongoing updates, checks and patches this might not be the case! With our Essentials Theme security enhancement service, we ensure your website is fortified against threats (phising, hacking attempts and malware. That means more people trust your site, and they have peace of mind while they're there. Plus, secure websites are…

Essentials security

Monthly support & maintenance

When you run a website, you don't want to be left behind with outdated features, right? Neither do your visitors! With our Essentials Theme monthly support and maintenance service, we ensure your website stays up-to-date. That means more people enjoy the latest functionalities on your site, and they have a seamless experience while they're there. Plus, regularly updated websites are…

Essentials maintenance

WordPress Essentials developer process

Free project estimate

Tell us what you need done. We look at complexity and urgency, then give you a price. Hourly rates fall between $80 and $120, agreed before you commit a penny.

Talk to an expert, risk-free

Ask questions, get advice, and learn what we can do for your Essentials site. There is no obligation to hire after the call.

Aftermarket guarantee

If the developer does not deliver the work as agreed, you can get a partial or full refund, depending on how much was completed.

WordPress project & developer pricing

ServiceRateGood for
Installing or configuring$80 to $120 per hourQuick setup tasks, plugin installs, configuration
Customisation$80 to $120 per hourTheme tweaks, design adjustments, custom features
Website builds$80 to $120 per hourFull site builds, multi-page projects
Development or design$80 to $120 per hourCustom plugins, custom themes, bespoke work
Migration$80 to $120 per hourHost migration, platform migration, data transfer
Consultation call$69 flatOne-hour video call with a vetted developer

Every project gets a free estimate. The price is fixed before you deposit any money, with no obligation to proceed.

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Essentials information & FAQ

Navigating the digital landscape with a WordPress theme like Essentials can be both exciting and overwhelming. Essentials offers a plethora of features designed to elevate your website’s aesthetics and functionality. Whether you’re a website owner looking for support or a seasoned developer who needs an extra pair of hand feel free to fill in the form at the bottom of this page for Essentials Support

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We partner with Codeable to provide a trusted resource for hiring top quality premium (paid) WordPress support.

Here’s what you should know about Codeable:

  1. Always free to post your problem or project and chat with experts about how they might be able to help you.
  2. Pricing is $80 to $120 USD per hour and estimates are based on approx. # of hours, complexity, and urgency.
  3. If you receive an estimate it’s always no-obligation to hire and proceed, but that means the expert who estimated is sure they can help you if you decide to hire.

We partner with Codeable to provide a trusted resource for hiring top quality premium (paid) WordPress support.

Here’s what you should know about Codeable:

  1. Always free to post your problem or project and chat with experts about how they might be able to help you.
  2. Pricing is $80 to $120 USD per hour and estimates are based on approx. # of hours, complexity, and urgency.
  3. If you receive an estimate it’s always no-obligation to hire and proceed, but that means the expert who estimated is sure they can help you if you decide to hire.

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