Hayes WordPress Theme

A premium WordPress theme for bloggers

$69

The modern magazine, Hayes features four dynamic feed layouts: Classic, Classic Large, Featured, and a multi-column grid. Mix and match the layouts across up to three Home Page post feeds, add in widget areas, and create a feature-rich blog perfect for all types of content.

Renews annually. Cancel anytime.

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We offer a no risk, 14-day money back guarantee. If you purchase from EmPress and don’t absolutely love it, simply submit a support ticket within 14 days of your purchase for a full refund. Yes, for real.

Explore Hayes Theme Demos

Hayes features up to three post feeds, optional sidebars, and widget area content blocks in between post feeds. Mix and match feed layouts to create your perfect blog!

Hayes Demo 1

Featured Post

Hayes Demo 2

Classic Blog Home Page

Hayes Demo 3

Single Column Featured Post

Hayes Demo 4

Magazine-Style Without Sidebar

Hayes Demo 5

Widget-First Layout

Hayes Demo 6

Services Site With Blog

Renews annually. Cancel anytime.

Get Support

We’re here for you. Our extensive documentation will guide you through everything you need to know, step-by-step. Plus, we’re here to answer your questions with friendly, super thorough email support.

Explore Hayes Theme Features

Large Featured Post

Hayes’s hallmark feature is an eye-catching Featured Post at the top of the Home Page. Customize to show your latest post, the latest from a category or tag, or a post you pick. Or, hide it altogether!

Unique to the Hayes Theme, include featured links in your Featured Post section. Use them to point new visitors to your shop page, Instagram, or other important content.

Customizable Blog Feed

Create endless layouts for your content focus. Hayes comes with three customizable blog feed sections and four blog post layouts to mix and match to your needs and style.

Change Your Fonts & Colors

Enhance your blog brand with easily customizable color and font options. Hayes includes panels of color and Google font controls directly within the theme Customizer.

One Year Support & Updates

Your purchase includes one year of product updates and unlimited email support. Your license will auto-renew at a 20% discount for continued support and updates. Cancel anytime. Learn more.

Money Back Guarantee

We offer a no risk, 14-day money back guarantee. If you purchase from EmPress and don’t absolutely love it, simply submit a support ticket within 14 days of your purchase for a full refund. Yes, for real.

Renews annually. Cancel anytime.

I love how easy and simple the designs are, yet look and feel beyond professional – as if I’ve paid someone thousands.

The theme was seamless to install and customize. And the Help Desk and free Code Hacks were super helpful in allowing me to update it as I needed. 

— Jessica C. —

Product Details & Specifications

  • Fully mobile responsive theme files
  • Built on our proprietary framework
  • Does not require Genesis or Kadence
  • Optimized to work with Gutenberg block editor
  • Themes compatible with any modern web browser
  • Use your own logo artwork
  • Site favicon enabled
  • Customizable Menus, with nested dropdown capability
  • Includes optional scrolling/sticky navigation bar
  • Compatible with LTK and ShopStyle widgets
  • Free Pinterest hover button artwork (add with this plugin)
  • Related Posts feature available on all blog posts
  • SEO optimized
  • Optimized for Retina displays
  • One year of support and updates (learn more)

What’s Included

Theme Requirements

Product Support

Annual License

Renews annually. Cancel anytime.

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