Site Themes: Adding Character to Your Layout
You can really make your site pop with our beautiful and customizable themes! Themes allow you to professionally showcase your brand by changing up how your content is displayed on your site
In this guide, we will explore:
Introduction to site themes
A site Theme is simply the layout of your site. A theme will determine how your different stories are showcased on your main page (the site). There are currently four ready-made layouts available, each with its own characteristics. Check them out!
Bea theme
Bea is an updated spin on our classic themes, Bea showcases your content in a beautiful blocked grid pattern and it's perfect for showcasing your brand's story in high-quality images
Bea theme would be a great option for:
- Art showcases
- Creative blogs
- Press kits
- Portfolios
- Image galleries
You can check out these examples for more inspiration!
Greta theme
Greta theme features cards displayed in organized rows that can be customized to showcase your content in a way that is consistent with your branding. The cards are more uniform than Staggered, providing a crisp look that beautifully balances images and text. Check out an example of this fantastic theme here.
Or take a look at how Brussels Airlines and Samsung Belgium are using the Grid theme!
Greta theme is great for:
- Pressrooms
- Media galleries
- Multimedia blogs
- Article showcases
You can check out these examples for more inspiration!
Marcel theme
Marcel is a dark theme designed to make written content look stunning. It's ideal for wordy blogs, changelogs, and documentation
Marcel theme works perfectly for:
- Wordy Blogs
- Changelogs
- Documentation
You can check out this example for more inspiration!
Lena Theme
Lena is a multipurpose site theme with a unique and modern design. This theme allows you to display all your categories on the header, for easy navigation.
Lena theme works perfectly for:
- Press rooms
- Help centers
- Internal news releases
- Media kits
You can check out these examples for more inspiration!
How to customize themes
These theme layouts are great, but let's play around and make them your own. You can add colors, fonts, logos, customize your card style, and more!
To get to your Theme options, go to your site by clicking Sites up on the top banner) and then the site name. This brings you to your Settings.
Under DESIGN, click Themes
Go to your chosen Theme and click Edit theme
Content Options
First, you have the option to show subtitles and show the date of publication right on the site.
Accent color
Most brands will have a color palette determined by your company's design specifications. Prezly sites can artfully reflect by choosing the accent color that most identifies with your brand/look via hex codes.
Header color
Most brands will have a color palette as determined by your company's design specifications
Typography
Changing your font is a great step in allowing your sites to reflect your unique branding. Use your favorite font to jazz up your site's aesthetic.
