Build from a ready-made website
aThemes Starter Sites Pro gives business owners, freelancers, online store owners, and creatives access to additional premium starter websites. Instead of beginning with an empty WordPress installation, you can choose a prepared demo, import it, replace the sample content, adjust the design, and move toward publication with a streamlined workflow.
The starter site library includes designs for different website needs, including business, portfolio, and e-commerce projects. Pro expands the available selection with more premium starters beyond the free pre-made websites. The available starter sites are built using Sydney, Botiga, and Airi, so you can select the option that suits your project and use the associated theme.
Import a suitable starting point
Begin by browsing the available website demos and choosing one that matches the type of site you want to create. The import approach gives you a complete visual direction to work from, which can be useful when you need to establish a business presence, portfolio, or online store without designing every page from scratch.
After selecting a demo, import the starter site and make it your own. The plugin supports adding your own text, photos, videos, vector art, and other content through Gutenberg, Elementor, and different website builders. You can replace the demonstration material with information that reflects your organization, services, products, work, or brand.
Customize the imported design
Once the starter site is in place, refine its presentation to match your preferred style. Adjust fonts, color palettes, and other visual details so the imported website feels consistent with your branding. This workflow separates the initial structure from the finishing choices: first choose a foundation, then tailor the content and appearance to your needs.
The result can be adapted for a range of projects, from a small business website or freelance portfolio to an e-commerce-focused site. The plugin is intended to help you move from selection to customization and then publication in a practical sequence, without writing a single line of code.
Practical workflow
- Choose a demo: Select a starter site for Sydney, Botiga, or Airi.
- Import the site: Bring the selected website demo into your WordPress project.
- Add your content: Replace the sample text and media with your own material.
- Customize the style: Adjust fonts, colors, and other design choices to fit your branding.
- Publish: Take the completed site live in a few clicks.
Installation and import notes
Install the Starter Sites plugin, select the website demo you want, and begin the import. The required plugins are installed and activated as part of this step, so no separate plugin preparation is required before choosing a demo.
For the smoothest setup, importing a website demo on a fresh WordPress installation or blank website is recommended because an existing site may have settings and page designs that could be overridden. A page template can also be imported on an existing website. The starter library includes free and premium demos, with more free and Pro starter sites being added over time.
