Pitch Theme WordPress Developer & Expert for Hire

About Pitch WP Theme

Pitch is a WordPress theme by Select-Themes built for agencies, creative studios, and portfolio-focused businesses. It ships with a clean grid layout, multiple homepage demos, and a visual drag-and-drop builder that makes page construction straightforward without writing code.

The theme is built on a solid custom framework with support for WooCommerce, WPML, and major page builders. Typography options are extensive, with Google Fonts integration baked in. Demo content imports in one click, which cuts setup time significantly.

Select-Themes has kept Pitch updated across major WordPress releases, so compatibility with current versions of PHP and WordPress core is not a concern. Performance out of the box is reasonable, though real-world speed depends heavily on how much you layer on top of the base theme.

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Pitch is flexible, but getting the most out of it takes someone who knows the theme well. A vetted Pitch specialist via Codeable can handle anything from layout customisation and WooCommerce integration to performance tuning and bug fixes. Projects are posted directly on Codeable, you get a free estimate within 24 hours, and there is no obligation to proceed. Every developer on the platform is individually vetted, so you are not picking from an open marketplace.

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Pros

One-click demo import makes initial setup fast
Strong portfolio and project grid layouts built into the theme
Full WooCommerce compatibility with dedicated styling
WPML-ready for multilingual site builds
Active development from Select-Themes with consistent WordPress version support

Cons

Options panel can feel cluttered once you get into deeper customisation
Some demo layouts rely on older shortcode systems rather than Gutenberg blocks
Page builder dependency can make template files harder to manage long term
Default mobile menu styling needs CSS work for complex navigation structures
Theme updates occasionally require manual adjustments to customised child theme files

Who is Pitch for?

Creative Agency Website

Pitch suits agency sites that need to present case studies, team profiles, and service pages clearly. The grid-based project layout handles visual content well, and multiple header styles let you match the brand without heavy customisation. A Pitch expert can extend the portfolio post type with custom fields to support detailed case study structures.

Freelance Portfolio

Freelancers in design, photography, or development can use Pitch to build a clean portfolio without starting from scratch. The theme handles image-heavy content efficiently and the typography controls are good enough to establish a personal brand. A Pitch developer can tailor the single project template to match a specific presentation style.

Product Launch Site

For a focused product launch page, Pitch provides full-width section layouts, countdown widget support, and CTA block options. Combined with WooCommerce, it can handle early access signups or direct sales. A Pitch specialist can wire up custom landing page templates that bypass the standard blog structure entirely.

Digital Studio Showcase

Digital studios need a site that communicates quality fast. Pitch handles this with minimal layouts, clean grid spacing, and strong visual hierarchy out of the box. If you need custom animated transitions, filtered portfolio views, or a client login area, a Pitch developer can build those additions cleanly on top of the theme.

Small Business Services Site

Service businesses with a handful of offerings and a contact form can get up quickly with Pitch. The theme handles multi-section homepages, testimonial blocks, and pricing tables. A Pitch expert can connect the site to booking systems, CRM tools, or custom enquiry workflows that go beyond what the default contact form provides.

Customizing Pitch

Pitch gives you a live customizer panel with controls for colors, fonts, header layouts, and footer structure. Most visual changes are handled without touching code, but the theme also exposes custom CSS fields for tighter control.

If you need something beyond what the options panel offers, a Pitch expert can step in and extend the theme properly. That means custom post types, modified template files, child theme development, or integrating third-party plugins without breaking existing styles.

Select-Themes includes shortcodes and widget areas throughout the layout, but a Pitch developer can replace or extend these with cleaner block-based or custom solutions that suit your exact content structure. Child theme work is the right approach here to keep updates clean.

Recommended plugins for Pitch

Pitch works well with WooCommerce for product listings and supports most major form plugins like Gravity Forms and Contact Form 7. You can extend it with caching plugins, image optimisation tools, and CDN integrations to bring page load times down. For a structured approach to speed, see our WordPress performance service.

On the SEO side, Pitch outputs clean HTML and works without conflicts alongside Yoast SEO and Rank Math. Schema markup and metadata management still need a plugin layer. If you want a full SEO setup done properly, our WordPress SEO optimisation service covers that end to end.

Not sure which plugins to use? This WordPress plugins directory covers the most popular options with reviews and setup guides.

Pitch common issues

Pitch theme portfolio grid not displaying correctly

Portfolio grid display issues in Pitch are usually caused by a JavaScript conflict with another plugin, or a missing image size that has not been regenerated. Go to Settings and run a thumbnail regeneration first. If the layout still breaks, disable plugins one by one to find the conflict. Check the browser console for JS errors. If the issue persists across a clean test, a WordPress bug fix will track it down properly.

Pitch theme slider not loading on homepage

If the Pitch homepage slider is blank or failing to load, the most common cause is a missing or misconfigured slider plugin. Pitch typically relies on Revolution Slider or a bundled slider plugin. Make sure it is installed and activated. Check that slides have published status and that the slider ID matches what is entered in the theme options. Clear your cache after making changes.

Pitch theme WooCommerce styles broken after update

WooCommerce styling breaks in Pitch after updates usually come down to CSS specificity conflicts introduced in a new WooCommerce release. Open your browser inspector and check which styles are being overridden. You will likely need to update a child theme stylesheet to target the new WooCommerce HTML structure. Avoid editing the parent theme files directly. A Pitch developer can handle this without introducing regressions.

Pitch theme mobile menu not working

A non-functional mobile menu in Pitch is most often caused by a jQuery conflict or a theme script being blocked by a caching or minification plugin. Try disabling JS minification in your cache plugin first. If the menu works after that, re-enable scripts one by one and exclude the conflicting file. Check that your WordPress jQuery version is not being replaced by a CDN version that loads before the theme scripts.

Pitch theme logo not showing in header

If your logo is not appearing in the Pitch header, check the theme customizer under Header Settings and confirm the logo image is still uploaded and selected. This often happens after a media library migration or a site URL change. If the image URL is broken, re-upload the file and re-select it. Also check that the retina logo field is not set to a file that no longer exists in the media library.

Pitch theme custom fonts not applying

Custom fonts failing to apply in Pitch usually means the Google Fonts API call is being blocked, or a caching layer is serving a version of the stylesheet before your changes saved. Clear all caches, then verify the font selection in the theme options panel. If you are using a custom font file rather than Google Fonts, confirm the font is properly enqueued in the child theme functions.php with the correct format declarations.

Pitch theme white screen after WordPress update

A white screen after a WordPress core update typically points to a PHP compatibility issue or a fatal error in the theme or a plugin. Enable WP_DEBUG in wp-config.php to see the actual error message. If it traces back to the Pitch theme files, check the Select-Themes changelog for a compatible update. If no update is available yet, a WordPress bug fixing service can patch the affected function while you wait for an official release.

Pitch theme contact form not sending emails

Contact form emails not sending from a Pitch site is almost always a server mail configuration problem, not a theme issue. WordPress uses the PHP mail function by default, which many hosts block. Install an SMTP plugin like WP Mail SMTP and connect it to a transactional email service such as SendGrid or Mailgun. Test the connection using the plugin’s built-in test tool. Check your spam folder before assuming delivery has failed.

Pitch theme page builder content missing after update

If page builder content disappears after an update in Pitch, the most common cause is a plugin version mismatch between the bundled page builder and the version WordPress expects. Go to Appearance, then find the bundled plugins panel and update the page builder plugin through there rather than through the main plugins screen. If content is stored in shortcode format and the plugin is deactivated, the raw shortcodes will show. A WordPress bug fix can recover and migrate this content.

Pitch theme slow loading on mobile

Slow mobile performance on a Pitch site is usually caused by large uncompressed images, render-blocking scripts, or a page builder adding unnecessary DOM weight. Start by running the site through PageSpeed Insights to identify the specific issues. Use a lazy loading plugin for images, defer non-critical scripts, and consider a CDN for static assets. If the theme itself is loading too many assets by default, a Pitch developer can conditionally dequeue what is not needed.

Pitch FAQ

Is Pitch theme compatible with the latest version of WordPress?

Select-Themes keeps Pitch updated to stay compatible with current WordPress releases. Check the theme changelog on ThemeForest for version history. If you are running an older version of Pitch, update it before assuming a compatibility problem. For any issues that appear after a WordPress core update, a developer can identify whether the problem sits in the theme or a plugin.

Does Pitch theme work with Elementor or WPBakery?

Pitch is designed primarily around its own bundled page builder and Visual Composer. Using Elementor alongside it can cause conflicts. Most Pitch developers recommend sticking with the builder the theme was built for, or doing a proper migration to Elementor with template rebuilding rather than running both at the same time.

Can I use Pitch theme with WooCommerce?

Yes, Pitch includes WooCommerce support with dedicated styling for product pages, cart, and checkout. Some layout adjustments may be needed depending on your product type. A Pitch specialist can extend the WooCommerce templates to match your site design without modifying core files.

How do I install demo content in Pitch theme?

Pitch includes a one-click demo importer through the theme setup panel. Go to Appearance, then the theme’s import section, select a demo, and import. Make sure required plugins are installed first or the import may fail silently. Large demo imports can time out on shared hosting, in which case a developer can run the import via WP-CLI.

Is Pitch theme WPML compatible?

Pitch is listed as WPML compatible on the WPML site. This means the theme strings can be translated and the layout works with language switcher plugins. Actual multilingual setup still requires WPML configuration and possibly translation work. A Pitch expert with multilingual experience can set this up without breaking existing content.

How do I create a child theme for Pitch?

Create a child theme folder in wp-content/themes with a style.css file that declares the Template header pointing to the Pitch parent theme directory name. Add a functions.php file that enqueues the parent stylesheet. Activate the child theme from the WordPress dashboard. All custom CSS and template overrides go into the child theme from that point.

Does Pitch theme support custom post types?

Pitch includes a portfolio custom post type out of the box. Adding other custom post types requires either a plugin like Custom Post Type UI or code in a child theme functions.php file. A Pitch developer can register custom post types and build matching archive and single templates that use the Pitch layout structure consistently.

How much does it cost to hire a Pitch theme developer?

Rates for a Pitch theme developer vary by scope and complexity. Small fixes or customisations typically run from a few hundred dollars. Larger builds or full custom development cost more. Through Codeable, you post your project, receive a free estimate from vetted developers, and decide whether to proceed. There is no cost to get the estimate.

Can Pitch theme be used for an ecommerce store?

Pitch can handle ecommerce through WooCommerce. It suits smaller product catalogues or portfolio-style product pages better than large catalogue stores. For stores with complex filtering, large SKU counts, or custom checkout flows, a Pitch developer can extend or replace the default WooCommerce templates to handle the volume properly.

How do I speed up my Pitch theme website?

Start with image compression, a caching plugin, and deferred script loading. Pitch sites slow down most often from large slider images and unoptimised page builder output. A CDN helps with global delivery. Disabling features you are not using through the theme options also reduces page weight. For a full performance audit and fix, see our WordPress performance service.

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Whether you need a full custom build on Pitch or targeted fixes to an existing site, a specialist Pitch developer can get it done without guesswork. Work is scoped clearly before anything starts, and you only pay when you are ready to move forward. Get a free estimate and describe your project. You will hear back within 24 hours with a clear plan and a price.