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Bimba
Bimba by MotoPress is a responsive WordPress theme built for craft stores and handmade product sellers. It works with WooCommerce, the block editor and the Getwid plugin, so you can set up a clean shop and a blog without writing code.
- Version
- 1.0.4
- Released
- Jan 17, 2023
- Developer
- MotoPress
- Type
- WordPress theme
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $4.79 a year on its own
What’s new in Bimba 1.0.4
Version 1.0.4 · Jan 17, 2023
Latest
- ImprovedImproved compatibility with PHP 8.
What it does
Handmade sellers often need a store that puts their products first and stays simple to manage. This theme was designed with that in mind, for makers of children's textiles, designer kids' clothing, fair trade toys, home decor and similar goods. Its light, clean layout keeps attention on product photos and descriptions, and it adjusts to phones, tablets and desktops so shoppers get a consistent experience on any screen.
The store side runs on WooCommerce, where you manage products, inventory, orders and payments, with support for gateways such as PayPal, Stripe and Square. Page building happens in the WordPress block editor, with extra blocks from the Getwid plugin for media-rich layouts. A one-click demo import gives you a starting point, and pre-built About, Contact and blog templates help you tell the story behind your work. It also suits small business sites and personal blogs.
Best for
- Artisans selling handmade goods online
- Shops for kids' clothing, toys or textiles
- Small businesses and personal blogs wanting a clean design
Features
WooCommerce store support
Manage products, inventory, orders and payments in one place, with compatibility for payment gateways such as PayPal, Stripe and Square.
Block editor and Getwid blocks
Build pages with the WordPress block editor and the Getwid plugin's block library, creating media-rich layouts without touching any code.
One-click demo import
Load pre-built demo content and layouts in a single step, then adjust them to fit your own products and brand identity.
Product variations and quick view
Offer custom options for handmade items and let customers preview products in a quick view window before opening the full product page.
Instagram feed display
Show Instagram galleries directly on your site so visitors can see more of your work and follow along on social media.
Translation ready with WPML
The theme is translation ready and compatible with WPML, so you can run your store in multiple languages for shoppers in different regions.
Pre-built pages and blog layout
Ready-to-use About and Contact pages plus custom blog templates help you share your brand story and post regular content.
Navigation extras
Breadcrumbs, a shopping cart dropdown and a custom 404 page help visitors find their way around the store and back to products.
Questions about Bimba
Does Bimba work with WooCommerce?
Yes. The theme is WooCommerce ready, so you can manage products, inventory, orders and payments through WooCommerce. It is compatible with common payment gateways such as PayPal, Stripe and Square, and it supports product variations and a quick view option for shoppers.
Do I need to know how to code to customize the layout?
No coding is needed for page layouts. You build and edit content in the WordPress block editor, and the theme is compatible with the Getwid plugin, which adds a larger set of blocks for media-rich sections and flexible page designs.
Can I start from the demo site instead of building from scratch?
Yes. A one-click demo import brings in pre-built content and layouts, including About, Contact and blog templates. You can then replace the demo products, text and images with your own to match your brand.
Can I run my store in more than one language?
The theme is translation ready and compatible with WPML, which lets you offer your store in multiple languages. This is useful if you sell handmade goods to customers in different countries.
Is Bimba free?
The code of Bimba is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of Bimba is this?
Version 1.0.4, released Jan 17, 2023. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Bimba?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Bimba automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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