Templates
What are Templates?
Templates in WordPress Hosting are pre-configured website starting points that include themes, plugins, and content. They allow you to quickly create new websites without manually installing the same plugins and themes each time. WordPress Hosting includes seven pre-built industry-specific templates.
Templates streamline the website creation process by automatically installing your preferred themes, plugins, and page structures, saving time and ensuring consistency across multiple sites.
Why are Templates important?
- Save Time: Skip repetitive setup work by reusing templates for multiple sites
- Consistency: Ensure all your sites start with the same base configuration
- Efficiency: Front-load plugin and theme installation work once, reuse many times
- Customization: Create templates tailored to your specific business needs
What's included
- Custom Website Templates: Learn what custom templates are and how they can streamline your website creation process
- Custom Template Workflow: Step-by-step guide to creating and managing custom templates through the Templates tab
- Hide Pre-Built Templates: Control which templates are visible by hiding the default pre-built templates
Pre-Built Templates
WordPress Hosting includes seven industry-specific templates that come pre-installed with WooCommerce and Divi Builder:
| Template | Best For |
|---|---|
| Retail | Bookstores, Clothing Shops, Pet Stores |
| Services | Hairdressers, Movers, Life Coaches |
| Education | Preschools, Cooking Classes, Clubs |
| B2B | Agencies, Startups, SaaS |
| Home Services | Renovators, Painters, Cleaners |
| Art/Photography | Crafters, Artists, Photographers |
| Health/Fitness | Gyms, Yoga Studios, Dance Instructors |
All pre-built templates include:
- Pre-installed Divi Builder for visual editing
- Pre-installed WooCommerce for eCommerce functionality
- Industry-specific page layouts and content
Custom Templates
You can create custom templates that include:
- Your choice of WordPress themes
- Pre-configured plugins
- Custom page content and layouts
- Site settings and configurations
Custom templates are perfect when you repeatedly use the same setup, allowing you to save time by reusing your preferred configuration.
How Templates Work
When you create a new WordPress Hosting site, you can choose from:
- Pre-built templates: Seven industry-specific options included by default
- Custom templates: Templates you've created and saved (up to 12)
Once selected, the template automatically installs all configured themes, plugins, and content, giving you a ready-to-customize website starting point.
How to Get Started
- Explore Pre-Built Templates: When creating a new site, browse the seven included templates to find one that matches your industry
- Create Custom Templates: Use the Templates tab in WordPress Hosting to create your own reusable templates
- Manage Template Visibility: Control which templates are visible using the hide templates setting
- Customize Your Templates: Add themes, plugins, and content to your templates to match your workflow needs
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How many custom templates can I create?
Partners can create and manage up to 12 custom templates. These templates are available to anyone creating a new site in your organization.
Can I hide the pre-built templates from my clients?
Yes. You can hide the default pre-built templates by going to Product Info > Admin Tools > Product Settings and toggling off Show Included Templates. See Hide Pre-Built Templates for detailed instructions.
What's included in a custom template?
Custom templates can include WordPress themes, plugins, and page content. When you create a template, you save the current state of a site (themes, plugins, pages) which can then be used as a starting point for new sites.
Who can create custom templates?
Admin users have access to the Templates tab for creating and managing templates. Templates you create will be visible when creating new sites.
Can I edit a template after creating it?
Yes. You can edit your custom templates through the Templates tab in WordPress Hosting. This allows you to update themes, plugins, or content that will be included when the template is used.
Do templates include content or just structure?
Templates can include both structure (themes and plugins) and content (pages, posts, and other site content). When you create a template, you're saving the complete state of a site at that moment.
What's the difference between pre-built and custom templates?
Pre-built templates are seven industry-specific templates included with WordPress Hosting by default. Custom templates are templates you create yourself, allowing you to save your preferred themes, plugins, and content for reuse across multiple sites.
How do I access the e-commerce template sheet for Website Support?
The e-commerce template sheet can be found under Marketplace > Discover product > Website Support > Related Products & Add-ons > E-commerce > Screenshot & files. Click on the Template sheet to download.