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Empyr
Empyr is a WordPress theme built for digital agencies, creative professionals and freelancers. It gives you a modern, professional design for presenting portfolio work, promoting services and telling your agency's story, with layouts you can adjust without writing code.
- Version
- 1.0.0
- Released
- Nov 6, 2024
- Developer
- XpressBuddy
- Type
- WordPress theme
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 on its own
What’s new in Empyr 1.0.0
Version 1.0.0 · Nov 6, 2024
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What it does
Agencies and freelancers need a site that presents client work clearly and explains what they offer. This theme handles that with portfolio layouts in grid, masonry and carousel styles, plus pages for services and company background. A drag and drop builder lets you rearrange sections and adjust layouts visually, so you can shape pages around your brand without touching code.
Getting started is simpler with pre-built demo content that you import and then edit with your own projects, text and images. Typography and color settings let you match your brand's fonts and palette, and the responsive design adapts pages to desktops, tablets and phones. Built-in contact forms let prospects reach you directly, and the theme works with plugins such as WooCommerce and WPML when you need a shop or multilingual pages.
Best for
- Digital agencies presenting services and client work
- Freelance designers and creatives building an online portfolio
- Creative studios wanting a modern, professional website
Features
Multiple portfolio layouts
Present your projects in grid, masonry or carousel styles, choosing the format that fits the type of work you want visitors to see.
Drag and drop builder
Adjust layouts and page sections visually, arranging content to reflect your brand identity without writing any code.
Importable demo content
Start from ready-made templates that you can import and then customize with your own projects, copy and images.
Typography and color controls
Set the fonts and color schemes across your site so the design lines up with your agency's existing branding.
Responsive design
Pages adapt to different screen sizes, so your portfolio and service pages display properly on desktops and smartphones alike.
Integrated contact forms
Let potential clients get in touch directly through your website using the contact forms included with the theme.
WooCommerce and WPML compatibility
Works with WooCommerce for selling products and WPML for translated content, so you can add a store or multiple languages.
Questions about Empyr
Can I display my portfolio in different styles?
Yes. Empyr includes multiple portfolio layouts, including grid, masonry and carousel. You can pick the presentation that suits your projects, such as a masonry layout for mixed image sizes or a carousel for featured work.
Do I need coding skills to customize the theme?
No. The theme includes a drag and drop builder for adjusting layouts and sections, along with settings for typography and color schemes. You can tailor pages to your brand visually instead of editing code.
Is there demo content to help me get started?
Yes. Pre-built demo content comes with the theme, giving you ready-made templates to import. From there you replace the sample text and images with your own work and adjust the layouts as needed.
Can I sell products or run a multilingual site with it?
The theme is compatible with WooCommerce, so you can add a store, and with WPML, so you can publish content in more than one language. It also works with other popular plugins to extend your site.
Is Empyr free?
The code of Empyr 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 Empyr is this?
Version 1.0.0, released Nov 6, 2024. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Empyr?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Empyr automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
