The Savon WordPress theme is a beautifully crafted solution designed specifically for handmade soap makers, organic product retailers, skincare brands, and wellness businesses. This versatile theme combines aesthetic appeal with powerful eCommerce functionality to help artisans and small businesses showcase their products effectively.
Key Features for Handmade & Organic Businesses
Savon offers specialized features that make it ideal for natural product sellers:
- Organic aesthetic design with soft colors and natural textures
- Product showcase layouts optimized for handmade goods
- Ingredient highlighting sections for transparency
- Storytelling elements to share your craft process
- Responsive design that looks great on all devices
Powerful Plugin Integrations
Slider Revolution for Stunning Visuals
The included Slider Revolution plugin transforms your product displays with:
- Parallax scrolling effects for depth
- Video background capabilities
- Advanced animation options
- Mobile-optimized performance
Unyson for Easy Setup
The Unyson framework provides:
- One-click demo content import
- Drag-and-drop page building
- Custom shortcodes for special elements
- Theme options panel for quick styling
Essential Ecommerce Functionality
WooCommerce Integration
Savon’s deep WooCommerce compatibility includes:
- Custom product page layouts for handmade goods
- Inventory management for small batch production
- Subscription options for recurring product sales
- Multiple payment gateway support
YITH Wishlist Support
The theme supports the YITH WooCommerce Wishlist plugin, allowing customers to:
- Save favorite products for later purchase
- Create custom gift lists
- Share wishlists with friends and family
Customer Engagement Tools
Contact Form 7 Integration
The theme works seamlessly with Contact Form 7 to provide:
- Customizable inquiry forms
- Wholesale request templates
- Workshop registration systems
- Spam protection features
Theme Maintenance & Updates
Savon receives regular updates to ensure compatibility and security:
Recent Version Improvements
- Version 2.0 (2025.02.01): Full WordPress compatibility, bug fixes
- Version 1.9 (2025.01.16): WordPress compatibility updates
- Version 1.8 (2024.10.21): Deprecated errors resolved
Ongoing Support
The development team actively maintains the theme with:
- Regular security patches
- Performance optimizations
- New feature additions
- Documentation updates
Implementation Tips for Handmade Businesses
To get the most from Savon for your artisan business:
- Use high-quality product photography that shows texture and detail
- Create detailed product descriptions highlighting your process
- Set up seasonal collections using the theme’s category features
- Enable customer reviews to build trust in your handmade products
- Use the blog features to share your maker story and techniques
Technical Requirements
For optimal performance, ensure your hosting meets:
- PHP 8.2 or higher
- MySQL 5.6+ or MariaDB 10.1+
- WordPress 6.3 or newer
- HTTPS encryption for secure transactions
Important Note: Demo images shown are for demonstration purposes only and require separate licensing if used. We can provide recommendations for sourcing appropriate stock photography for your handmade business website.
