I’ve been building WordPress themes for years, and with each one, I learn something new about what users actually need. Kanoa is my 6th theme — and it’s everything I’ve learned distilled into one clean, minimal package.
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Why I Built Kanoa
Most WordPress themes try to be everything for everyone. The result? Bloated code, endless options, and hours spent just figuring out how things work.
Kanoa is different. It’s built for one purpose: helping real people launch beautiful personal websites without the headache.
Photographers, designers, architects, freelancers, academics — if you need a portfolio or personal site that looks professional and loads fast, Kanoa is for you.
What’s Inside
Kanoa is a full FSE (Full Site Editing) theme, which means you can customize everything using the native WordPress Site Editor. No page builders, no lock-in.
Here’s what you get:
7 homepage designs — each crafted for different professions and styles. Pick one, import it with a click, and make it yours.
59 patterns — pre-designed sections for about pages, portfolios, services, testimonials, contact forms, and more. Mix and match to build exactly what you need.
20 color styles — switch your entire site’s look with one click. From dark and bold to light and minimal.
Built for Speed and Simplicity
No jQuery. No heavy frameworks. Just clean, lightweight code that loads fast and works everywhere.
Every pattern is tested for responsive design. Your site will look great on desktop, tablet, and mobile — without any extra work.
One-Click Updates
Forget downloading zip files and uploading via FTP. Kanoa updates automatically through your WordPress dashboard, just like themes from the official repository.
Who Is Kanoa For?
Kanoa works best for:
— Photographers showcasing their portfolio — Designers presenting their work — Architects displaying projects — Freelancers building a personal brand — Academics sharing research and publications — Anyone who wants a clean, professional personal site
If you’re building a corporate site with 50 pages and complex functionality — Kanoa probably isn’t for you. But if you want something simple, elegant, and fast to set up, you’re in the right place.
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