Sample Websites Built with the SmallBiz Theme | Classic Layout
Written by: Eileen Lonergan
Recently I shared sites built with the All in One Layout using the SmallBiz theme for WordPress from Expand2Web. Today I am going old school and showing two examples using the Classic Layout. Both of these sites are fairly old, but I continue to get calls from potential clients telling me how much they like the looks.
I also used the Classic Layout for the Elizabeth Taber Library website, which actually is probably what Don Campbell envisioned for the theme, a nice photo showing your business, text and a widgetized sidebar. The theme has added a boat load of new features since these sites were built: mobile layouts, Facebook integration, not to mention simple things like adding a custom header or 6 page templates with custom widget areas.
You can see in the site for Lori Watkins, I decided not to use the footer boxes. This option is enabled or disabled with a one click. For Missy McInnis’ site, I used images that I created, but those could easily be text, say with a map to your location, sign up box for your newsletter, social media links, etc.
By using simple graphics and easy navigation these sites have stayed relevant and not needed make-overs which is helpful as both have limited budgets. I really like a clean look, and I think that they exemplify the themes name, Classic.
If you have built a site with the SmallBiz Theme’s Classic Layout let me know, or if you need help on deciding which layout to choose feel free to send me a note.
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June 26th, 2012 at 8:42 pm
They may be oldies, but they are goodies, Eileen! You always come up with such nice designs showing the versatility of the SmallBiz Theme!
June 27th, 2012 at 8:26 am
Thank you Julie, I appreciate the compliment very much!
June 27th, 2012 at 8:29 am
[...] Of course each layout comes with all of the terrific features from the SmallBiz theme. See more WordPress websites designed with the SmallBiz theme or visit my portfolio to see a full gallery of work WordPress websites. Here are samples of the SmallBiz theme Classic Layout. [...]
June 27th, 2012 at 8:33 am
[...] customizations please visit my portfolio. I have additional posts showing sites built with the Classic Layout and The All in One Layout. Pin [...]
June 29th, 2012 at 8:30 am
I always enjoy reading your blog posts, Eileen — you are so good at sharing helpful tips! I recently created a Pinterest board to display the websites Herbst Marketing has built for local business clients; many are built using the Small Biz Theme; more complex sites were built using the Catalyst Theme. You can see my Pinterest board here:
http://pinterest.com/herbstmarketing/wordpress-website-designs/
June 29th, 2012 at 8:44 am
I do follow you on Pinterest and I find a lot of inspiration in your work! I haven’t used the Catalyst Theme yet, but it looks great, I will have to give it a try. It is great to get feedback on which themes to use, you can waste a lot of time on one that doesn’t really suit your needs. Thank you for the comment!