When you are looking for a way to fund your next big project, a charity cause or an invention idea, Crowdfunding is your best option. This increasingly popular method helps you reach out to a large number of people while making gathering funds easy and convenient.
Today, you can use WordPress, a free and popular content management system, to create a crowdfunding site. There are several new WordPress themes specifically designed for this purpose. Here’s a selection of top five themes to help you launch your own crowdfunding site.
Backer
In addition to its professional, modern and minimalist look, this WordPress theme includes lots of handy features. It’s an excellent choice for all kinds of niches. Whether you are launching a crowdfunding campaign for your startup or your next album, this theme will draw attention to your project.
Backer is installed and managed through IgnitionDeck plugin available in both paid and free versions. Some of its numerous features include unique customization, search functions, project-based sidebars, and grids. Backer also accepts user pledges and offers multilingual support. Use this theme to launch an unlimited number of campaigns!
GoodWork
This theme was designed to deliver an impressive business look, which also makes it ideal for crowdfunding. GoodWork comes with some helpful features such as layout builders, shortcodes, templates, and the ability to adjust theme appearance. You can also redesign your homepage by adding multiple campaigns or content explaining your background and mission.
Other than being mobile friendly, GoodWork also has a multiple languages option. Its IgnitionDeck plugin and WooCommerce is particularly convenient for raising funds by offering products or services.
Fundit
This great crowdfunding theme is designed to help musicians and other artists acquire funding for their projects. Even though it has a one-page design, Fundit is packed full of features. Taking full advantage of its customizable options, you can add your photos and videos without much effort. In addition to being easy to navigate, Fundit is also fully integrated with PayPal. Since you are not required to give a percentage of your sales to another website, this premium WordPress themes will ensure you get to keep all of your raised funds.
Fundify
Fundify theme is mobile ready, customizable, and simple to use. It comes with funding management features such as the ability to set targets for amounts or deadlines or add incentives to encourage more donations. Fundify is a great choice for inventors or small companies trying to launch new products. To raise funds for mass production, you will need to utilize a prototype of your product. You can use this crowdfunding theme to present your prototype to prospective investors.
By combining Fundify’s Crowdfunding plugin and Easy Digital Download or PayPal Standard Payments plugins, you are one step closer to creating an efficient platform for managing donations.
Be Human
If you intend to build a beautiful non-profit website, you should definitely consider Be Human. Other than being very user-friendly, it also works with WooCommerce store platform and the IgnitionDeck crowdfunding plugin.
You can select from nearly two dozen different backgrounds, a broad range of colors, and utilize a variety of shortcodes to add functionality to your content. Also, you can feature your new campaign in the central area to draw immediate attention. Be Human’s layout is responsive and optimized for high-resolution devices.
Final Thoughts
Using any of these theme options will make your crowdfunding site visually appealing to visitors. They all come with some excellent features and plugins. With the right theme in place, you can manage multiple crowdfunding campaigns and maximize the chances of meeting your goals.
Author Bio
Heather Redding is a tech enthusiast and freelance writer based in Aurora, Illinois. She is a coffee-addict who enjoys swimming and reading. Street photography is her newly discovered artistic outlet and she likes to capture life’s little moments with her camera. You can reach Heather via Twitter.
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