WordPress is the number one platform for bloggers and has been for a long time.
However lately it has also been invading the traditional website segment and it is now quite common to see websites of different kinds being served by WordPress. I think it makes good sense actually because WordPress is free, simple, powerful and then there are tons of web designers with deep knowledge on how to code templates.
WordPress may not be as strong a CMS as Drupal and Joomla when it comes to building large and complex multi user websites, but for smaller and simpler websites its user friendliness and excellent out of the box look and feel rules and gives the competitors a tough fight. The main advantage however is the extendability and huge supply of high quality themes making it possible to roll out a top professional site in a snap.
I personally like simple WordPress themes a lot as they are a really good starting point for creating a unique look and feel. The mobile trend however makes it critical for most business owners with a website to consider if it is time to go for a responsive WordPress theme. The availability is impressive and befits from letting mobile users in could turn out to be better than expected.
I have found a collection of great website build on WordPress to inspire you and prove that WordPress is taking new ground, even for business and corporate websites where people use business WordPress themes. If you know about a great website I should add here then please leave a comment.
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The University of Mary Washington
LEAD Enter next level
eperium
Hola Beew
Ramon Vazquez
addwork
bcreative
Pogo Pictures
icon toucan
voycontigo
regrouped
Kenny Saunders
Manche Maree
Dalton Hurd
Sweets in the City Chicago
Sheena Oosten
Night Owl Interactive
rudalov
Collaborative Coaching
Albinal
Combine Studio
Cuco Creative
Shady McGradys
neobizdev
Contagia
Real Webdesigns
Viva la Coldplay
Beavory
Amy Herndon Photography
haardtline
marionela
Identity With Held
Henry Moyo
Sarah Defriend
hotelove
aymeswilson
Now Then Magazine
wesst
Looking for more information? If you need one of the Cute Tumblr Themes there is a lot of good ones to choose from. If you use Joomla 1.6 you also need a good Joomla 1.6 Template – we have gathered a list of great themes for you.
Lars started tripwire magazine back in January 2009. He is really passionate about web design, web development and loves to look into new technologies, techniques, tools etc. and to write articles for his readers.
Thank you for featuring us! Really glad you like our work!
Hope you have a great weekend
The CuCo team!
Cool design . amazing collection but Can you update your list for new designs.
Thank you for considering Beew´s website on the list, we also developed websites for companies and star ups. Here is something else we recently developed: http://holabeew.com/agencias (we are going to translate everything to english soon).
Your welcome 🙂
Best regards,
Sofie
Nice collection of Sites displaying how great WordPress is to work with.
I do WordPress training as well as most other trainings online. Would love to have you consider adding my site to your list.
Thanks for all the information you provide!
Brenda
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Very chuffed to see my site featured – Thanks very much! 🙂 Sarah
Your welcome Sarah!
Thanks Tirupati!
Impressive List! You obviously put considerable time into this! Thanks for sharing.
These to me are great, inspirational and really really useful…thanks a lot for sharing these….
Very cool websites here, Lars. I use wordpress for my website, which also includes a blog, and am so happy I can make changes, add pages and posts, etc., etc., without having to go to a webmaster. I love WP! It does help to learn a little code, however.
Matt, I think you are not the only one feeling like this… Thanks for sharing your view!
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Lars you guys should have a graphic so who ever you feature could back link to your site
My website realwebdesigns has been nominated for a web design award if you like my site please vote by clicking this link http://www.cssdesignawards.com/css-web-design-award-nominees.php.
Ones there you can click on our image it’s situated around the middle of the page now all you have to do is click on the hand in the middle of the image.
Thanks for voting.
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Great! Thanks for including us!
Thanks for you opinion! Yes they are great..
Hi Lars, just wanted to say thanks for including my site on your showcase! I’m honoured to be included amoung such great designs. Appreciate it a lot 🙂
Your welcome Sheena!
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I’m constantly amazed at the power of WordPress and this is a really useful summary.
Thanks
Your welcome Andy, and yes it is amazing what WordPress is capable of…
We used a custom WordPress theme to create a nonprofit website for http://www.wesst.org — a 501 (c)(3) economic development organization that helps start and grow small businesses. Take a look and see if it’s worthy of this list. (In addition to the top slider that allows us to showcase special workshops or announcements, note the main content slider on the homepage that allows us to feature and link to our most important internal pages.) Thanks in advance for looking. Feedback appreciated!
Nina thanks for sharing this site. I think it is another great example of WP being used to serve a traditional website.
site added…
I’m the designer of http://realwebdesigns.com it means a lot to me to be on your list thanks so much
Great to hear from you Filipe. Nice job on creating a unique design for WP. Keep it up.
Thanks again I will send you links when I’ll finish my latest projects
Sure Filipe do that!
I’d say WordPress is standard now days! My website is WordPress driven too 🙂
Depends on the needs, size and complexity of the site. But you are right there are millions of site running on WordPress…
Thanks for the double showcase guys, really appreciated!
Did you have two in the list Kevin… Good job! Keep it up.
Inspirational! Thank you for sharing.
Is http://www.ezetop.com worth this list? Any suggestions my friends? BTW, loads of spam in comments above…
Thanks for sharing http://www.ezetop.com/. I’m planning to add the suggested sites soon.
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Good stuff, thanks. And Icon Toucan was a great indirect find as well.
Can I addNow Then Magazine to this list please? Even if I do say so myself? 🙂
Great design thanks. I will add it!
I have added your site…
Lars, thanks very much indeed for the addition – You’re a gent!
Just thought I’d be really cheeky and see if I could also get http://live.soyo.me on the list too 🙂
Nice WordPress website, I know one too which is not on the list, but WARNING, adult content… The website is: http://www.avidolz.com/ Hot to see that adult webmasters also use WP !!
Thanks for contributing this Dave… and yes it is for sure adult and therefore I will keep it as a link the comment only.
Great showcase of sites. It’s such an amazingly versatile platform. Being able to produce something as varied as the Manche Maree and Aymes Wilson off the same base shows what an incredible framework it is.
Ben, yes it is and your observations are good. I agree that as a templating framework it is among the best
Thank you kindly for featuring Identity Withheld – my ‘folio/blog! It’s much appreciated 🙂
your welcome Temi
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Thanks a lot for showcasing IconToucan up there! Glad you find the site a differentnt use of the ever mighty WP 🙂
You’re welcome Elliot. Thanks for leaving a comment!