WordPress is most popular Content Managment System platform in the world and therefore has largest market for selling themes.
Learn, develop and test
Learn how to develop WordPress themes and start earning money as WordPress theme developer.
WordPress has very good documentation on theme development and with basic knowledge of HTML, CSS and PHP you are be able to learn how to develop modern, responsive and secure WordPress theme.
WordPress Themes should be coded using the following standards:
- Use well-structured, error-free PHP and valid HTML. See WordPress Coding Standards.
- Use clean, valid CSS. See CSS Coding Standards.
- Follow design guidelines in Site Design and Layout.
Start selling
After you are finished with development and test you could submit your theme on one of the following store:
1. Themeforest
Themeforest is one of the major marketplaces by Envato. Themeforest boasts over 10,000 themes & templates that have been published on the site by over 2,500 authors.
2. CodeCanyon
CodeCanyon is another marketplace by Envato. If you’re looking to sell WordPress plugins, CodeCanyon is a good candidate for your products.
3. MojoMarketPlace
http://www.mojomarketplace.com/
5. WP Eden
WP Eden allows other to upload and sell WordPress themes and plugins on their growing marketplace.
6. ThemeSnap
ThemeSnap is a marketplace for WordPress and Drupal themes as well as html templates.
7. WP Shop
Launched this July, WP Shop is a new marketplace for theme designers to sell their work.
8. Creative Market
Creative Market allows designers to sell WP themes, templates, and all manner of graphic design goods on their site. Creative Market is different from the other marketplaces in that there is no review process.
9. Codester
Codester is another great place to sell your WordPress themes and plugins.
Invest in your education
After you earn your first money with selling WordPress themes, don't become lazy - as web world constantly changes you need to always educate yourself.
Let us know about your learning experience and success.