We’ve seen excellent website builders and we’ve seen astounding themes, but a mix of both takes the concept of website building to a whole new level. This is what Themify Ultra is all about. It’s a declaration that you don’t have to customize everything on your website through a builder. At the same time, you shouldn’t be limited by a theme when you have a vision. With Themify Ultra, you have the best of both worlds.

Since we at HostArmada are constantly striving to give our customers the best experience when it comes to website building, we’ve taken the time to take a closer look at what Themify’s newest and most advanced theme is all about. What is so special about it, how does it work, what are its features, and is it worth exploring? For those who are impatient to hear our verdict – yes, it’s definitely worth it, and that’s why we partnered with them, but more on that later.

First, let’s talk about Themify and their Ultra Theme.

What is Themify Ultra

Themify Ultra is by far the most powerful and flexible WordPress theme. Due to its unique mix of conventional WP Themes and a drag-and-drop builder, it allows users to create mesmerizing websites with the convenience of a well-known customization panel and the ability to change almost any detail with the Themify builder.

Themify has a celebrity status among WordPress designers, as they’ve been behind some of the most successful themes in the CMS’s history. They are a one-stop-shop for anything WordPress – themes, plugins, and now a builder. With 123,500 customers worldwide, there is hardly any doubt whether their theme is well-regarded. Moreover, they’ve been around for 14 years now, giving them enough time to perfect their art. And perfect they did… mostly. Let’s talk about the only downside, and it’s in the very beginning.

How to start

Starting with Themify Ultra is a bit complicated. That’s actually, hands down, the only downside. It’s neither intuitive nor newbie-friendly. Well, since WP professional designers often prefer Themify, that’s hardly a huge problem, but still, starting has its learning curve. Luckily, the guys at Themify created a thorough video Tutorial on how to start.

First and foremost, you must enter the Members Area from Themify Ultra’s webpage’s menu.

There, you will see a giant blue “Download Updater” Button.

Before you go to your WordPress, scroll down to the Themes section and download the Ultra Theme as well. You will need it in a bit.

Once you’ve downloaded the two zip files, go to your WordPress dashboard and start by installing the Ultra Plugins. Go to Plugins -> Add New Plugin -> Upload Plugin and choose or drag the zip file into the box. Make sure to pull the correct zip file, as there will be two of them at that point.

Next, go to Appearance -> Themes -> Add New Theme -> Upload New Theme and drag or choose the correct zip file. Once the theme is installed, all you need to do is activate it. This will redirect you to the Themify Ultra Dashboard (which you can also find in the sidebar).

Working with Ultra

Once you install the Plugin and Theme, the complications cease, and it’s all smooth sailing ahead. Creating your first website is actually a breeze. All you have to do is go to the Themify Ultra Dashboard -> Skins & Demos and choose a demo that will suit your business needs.

Click on Import, and you will see all the additional plugins you will need for the demo to work. You can install them all right then and there by simply clicking on “Install.”

Below, you will have to choose what to retain from your content. If you want an entirely new website with everything ready, just mark all the boxes, and you will have a completely ready product. However, it’s wise to change all the images afterward, as they are stock images, and that’s not ideal for your SEO and marketing efforts.

That’s it. You have a ready, fully functioning website. Now, all you have to do is swoop in the customization panel and the various pages and change the content.

As you can see, you can’t use the website out of the box. You need to touch the content a bit. Thankfully, with Themify Ultra’s extraordinary features, that’s hardly a problem.

Features

Themify Ultra’s features definitely separate this WP goldmine from the rest. They are not just handy but also extremely easy to use. Moreover, they complement each other perfectly so that you can create one genuine masterpiece.

So, let’s have a look at some of the most important features:

Pre-made websites

Naturally, this one is for the newbies. Sure, they may have it a bit hard until they get the installation, but from then on, they hardly have to lift a finger. With a tone of pre-made website designs spanning across multiple industries and niches, you can be up and running within an hour of starting your online business adventure. Whether you are a medical practitioner or an аuthor, you can just take a ready website and make it your own through the content. It’s easy, and it’s fast. So, if you’re not after something special but rather just want your spot on the Internet, you are ready to go.

Still, you must customize your content to make the website unique and SEO-friendly. Thankfully, Themify has you covered.

Ultra Customization Panel

The Customization Panel is much more than what you’d see in a regular theme.

The Advanced options available for the premium package are literally countless; you can change the entire website bit by bit, making it perfect in your vision. It’s not only about the logos and menus. You can change every color, every font, anything.

Furthermore, you can use the Themify Ultra dashboard to customize your page further. There, you can add Header and Footer Code, integrate Google Analytics, add a 404 page, and explore various other options that will enhance your website’s performance.

You can also prepare a default layout for your pages. Now, that’s when things get interesting.

60+ Layout Library

Creating your first landing page can be a bit stressful. It needs to be perfect. It needs to capture attention and ensure your customers will finish the journey. Well, once again, Themify has your back.

With over 60 layouts covering almost any need, you can create spectacular landing (or any other) pages that will instantly increase your conversion rate. Just go to Pages -> Add New Page and click on the faint but still visible Import Layout.

Then, of course, you will have to make it your own, but that’s always a prerequisite.

Section Scrolling

Another pretty cool feature is the ability to create a unique customer experience via the scrolling. The idea behind Section scrolling actually comes from another Themify Theme – FullPane. This allows users to create unique pages that feel more like a presentation. The scroll swiftly moves from one section to the next, as it can also scroll horizontally. This enhances the focus of the customer and is a goldmine for sales pages and product pages.

To activate this neat feature, just go to a page -> scroll down to the Themify Custom Panel -> select the last page Layout option (Section scrolling), and customize the scrolling process through the new section you will get below.

Mega Menu

Another outstanding feature is the Mega Menu. It’s perfect for all sorts of industries and niche businesses, as it allows you to post multi-column dropdown menus, new widgets, and even recent posts. It’s perfect for e-commerce websites or those with a lot of products they want to show.

The Mega Menus are a bit harder to work with, so it’s best to watch the tutorial on that here.

The Mega Menu can be customized in various ways. It can also be split into different columns and show tags, custom links, categories, and even widgets along with pages. Naturally, if you plan on opening a big online store with many products, these options will give you unparalleled navigational power, enhancing the user experience to a whole new level.

Visuals

While talking about the features, we can’t forget about the visuals. The theme’s color scheme alone is outstanding. But that’s hardly the best part. Color animations, background sidebars, background videos, and image filters that you can apply globally or individually—all of these features allow you to build one genuinely mesmerizing website that will capture attention and drive sales.

WooCommerce ready

Speaking of sales, one of the best features of Ultra is that it’s entirely WooCommerce-ready. The integration is seamless, and it allows you to create an on-brand shopping experience. This will certainly put you skyrocket above all your immediate competitors.

When your online store shares the same theme, colors, and style as your website, your customers will feel more secure and, naturally, will be more willing to spend their money with you. Moreover, your credibility and authority will grow, along with your sales.

Themify Builder

Now, the builder is not the best one out there. But it never was supposed to be. It’s an addition to the Themify Ultra experience, allowing advanced and not-so-advanced users who have a specific vision to add a unique twist to their customer journeys. Even so, the builder is more than good enough. Its color coding scheme allows you to work seamlessly on precisely what you intend.

Naturally, the builder allows you to manipulate the visual and content side of your pages live. It will enable you to change the entire page by adding or deleting some blocks. Moreover, you will be able to introduce new layouts and segments. Essentially, the builder isn’t any different than most page builders, although it certainly lacks some of the more advanced features.

Regardless, Themify page builder is an excellent addition to the Ultra theme, especially regarding responsiveness and customizing the user experience on different devices.

Finally, with the pro version, Themify offers 12 bonus builder add-ons, valued at over 100 dollars if purchased individually. Of course, one can easily create a website without them as well, but having the option to create timelines, counters, countdowns, progress bars, pricing tables, sliders, or simply adding maps or better images will immensely enhance your website’s user experience.

Who is it for?

So, knowing the features and how the theme works, we can see that a broad range of users can benefit from Themify Ultra. It is particularly well-suited for freelancers, designers, and small business owners who need a flexible, customizable theme without extensive coding skills.

For beginners, Ultra offers a seamless way to start their business within a few hours. Just several clicks and the website’s layout is ready to go. Most of the time will be spent filling out the content.

For developers, Themify Ultra provides robust customization options, including control over headers, footers, and design elements, as well as the ability to create unique websites through the builder.

It is also a solid choice for those aiming to optimize their website for mobile devices and SEO, thanks to its responsive design and clean code.

Is the pro version worth it?

In a word – Yes. Definitely. The vast library of templates alone makes the $69 annual license fee (as of writing this post) entirely worth it. But that’s just the beginning. With the paid version, you will also gain access to the Advanced Customization Options, the Drag-and-Drop Builder, Pre-Built Layouts, the WooCommerce integration plugin, along with HubSpot and WPforms. And, of course, let’s not forget the builder ad-ons, which opened an entirely new designer world. So, yes, spending $69 to enhance your user experience is definitely worth it.

What about the speed?

Last but not least, let’s discuss the highlight of the show. Themify Ultra is among the fastest themes you can install on WordPress. It consistently shows outstanding results when tested using website speed testers like GTmetrix.

That’s why we love Theme Ultra. It perfectly fits our hosting highlights. We at HostAramda pride ourselves on lightning-fast website delivery speeds, top-notch security, and unwavering reliability.

So, do yourself and your customers a favor, check out our plans, and choose the one that best suits your needs. Then, straight to Themify Ultra to get the fastest, most flexible, and unique WP theme on the market.