Testing
I’m currently trying out Canard on my test blog site. My test site is private but I have a number of blog posts and portfolio posts on it so that I can test out the best wordpress themes for blogs before I take the plunge to set them up on my live sites. (Of course I can only test free wordpress themes on my test site.)
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They say:
It lets you highlight specific articles on the homepage and balances readability with a powerful use of photography – all in a layout that works on any device.
I say:
Canard seems like a nice straightforward theme for magazine type blogs.
Home Page
This wordpress theme home page shows up to five featured posts in a grid with other posts listed underneath.
Post Types
There are three types of posts: image, gallery and link.
Layout
LIKE the layout of the titles and menus!
Menus
LIKE the four, yes FOUR menus (primary, secondary, social and footer)
Widgets
LIKE the two widget areas in the sidebar and footer
Header
LOVE the site icon centralised display BUT I couldn’t get my tag line to show up. The Header image displays below the site title.
Colour Palettes
LOVE the colour palettes.
Portfolio
I successfully set up a portfolio page.
Conclusion
Canard is an attractive free wordpress theme and it’s well worth trying!
Meaning of Canard
Apparently, ‘Canard’ is:
- An unfounded rumour or story
- A small wing-like projection attached to an aircraft forward of the main wing to provide extra stability and control, sometimes replacing the tail.
- French for duck
So, take your pick!
© Michelle Le Grand
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