Genesis Framework and Wordpress Themes...

by gixxer
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Hey All!

I'm wanting to take my blog's look and feel to the next level and am looking into themes and the Genesis framework. I've done pretty well with SEO and ranking - and my stuff is shared a lot, so SEO isn't a 100% top priority.

My biggest priorities are ease of use and user experience as well as ease of social sharing and interaction for my blog and my writing. I have a big social presence and want to grow that.

So...

What do I want to do theme/framework-wise? Not really sure if I need a "framework" or I'm better off with a new theme and plugins, etc.

What's the difference between a full framework like Genesis and just the out of the box Wordpress code?

Any help, ideas or experience would be great! Thanks a ton!

Adam
#framework #genesis #themes #wordpress
  • Profile picture of the author MobileMonkey
    Hey!

    Personally I like Thesis theme and any theme from elegant themes.
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  • Profile picture of the author gixxer
    Checking them out now. Thanks!

    Adam
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  • Profile picture of the author tknoppe
    The benefit of a framework is that the framework can be upgraded with new features, functions, to maintain compatibility with the latest WP versions - and it does not mess up your customized design in the child-theme.
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  • Profile picture of the author g76
    Headway themes
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  • Profile picture of the author gixxer
    Any thoughts on Genesis, tknoppe?

    Adam
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  • Profile picture of the author tknoppe
    @gixxer - I use Genesis almost exclusively for my own sites and sites for clients. Child themes are very customizable, so work for most projects I do.
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  • Profile picture of the author gixxer
    Thanks again, Traci! :-)
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  • Profile picture of the author mlab
    I have used Thesis and like it a lot. I also started using Pagelines about a year ago and the platform is great. Not as happy with their changing payment policies..but the platform is solid and easy to extend.
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