With the introduction of FSE and the evolution of WordPress towards Block Editor, the business model of theme development and sales has reached a major turning point. As one of the theme developers in the business of selling WordPress themes, I would like to talk about how I am currently transforming my business, including the regional characteristics of the market.
Topic outline :
- Self-introduction
- Theme business before FSE
- What did the Block Theme change?
- Factors making monetisation more difficult
- CSS customization on Block Theme extinguishes demands for PRO themes
- Impact of WordPress version upgrades
- The foresight of WP theme business
- My definition of Value Added Patterns
- Mandatory localisation in making attractive patterns
- No future for the theme business after all?