MountCool – Single Page Portfolio Wordpress Theme

A one-page portfolio that doesn't bury your work

People who show their work online tend to fall into two extremes: a fifteen-page site nobody browses, or a PDF with no personality. MountCool takes a middle path: one long page where visitors scroll to see who you are, what you do and how to contact you, with a separate blog for whatever doesn't fit on that page.

The idea behind it is simple: with a portfolio, clients decide fast and rarely come back for a second look. The fewer clicks they need to see your best pieces, the more likely they are to reach the contact form.

What MountCool does on one page and what it leaves out

It is a responsive, retina-ready theme designed for photographers, web design agencies, freelancers, fashion designers, event or product promotion and personal portfolios. Its key features:

• One page with sections and a separate blog: the portfolio stays compact and articles live in their own area.
• Slider Revolution: it is compatible, and lets you present text, images and video with transitions and animations. It is a separate plugin you have to install.
• Contact Form 7: also compatible, it lets you edit the form template or create your own from its editor. It doesn't come inside the theme either.
• WooCommerce: lets you sell products from the same site and receive payments in several currencies, depending on how you configure the plugin. It also works with YITH WooCommerce Wishlist.
• Elementor and WPML: listed as compatible, for building with a page builder or creating the site in several languages.

Worth being clear about: it is a one-page theme, so it isn't meant for a portfolio with dozens of projects that each need their own detailed page. Nor is it a full store: WooCommerce works, but the design revolves around the portfolio, not the catalogue. Also, if you want a specific effect from the demo, check that the theme provides it and not a slider you would have to build yourself.

Frequently asked questions before choosing it

Does it work for a photographer?

Yes, it is one of the uses it is designed for, along with fashion designers and freelancers.

Can I sell my products?

Yes, with WooCommerce installed. Use it for a few products or services that accompany the portfolio, not as the basis of a large store.

Can the site be translated?

It is listed as compatible with WPML.

Do I need to know how to code?

Not for the basics: demo content is imported with one click and forms are edited from a panel. For very specific design changes you will need some CSS.

If your brand is one person, the single page helps

A freelancer or a small studio sells through what they show and how easy they are to contact. A single page forces you to order your message: introduction, work, services and contact, in that order. If you struggle to sum up what you do on one screen, the theme will make that obvious, which is an advantage before you publish.

That said, a very long page with animations and sliders is heavy. Keep image sizes under control and don't load more effects than necessary, especially if your visitors arrive from mobile.

The demo is imported with Unyson, in a single click

To make your site look like the demo, the theme uses the Unyson plugin importer, which loads the sample content at once. Do it on a clean installation.

• Also install Slider Revolution and Contact Form 7 before importing, so sections with a slider or a form don't appear empty.
• If you are going to sell, activate WooCommerce and set up currencies and payments after importing.
• Replace the demo texts and images with your real work before publishing.