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Opinions Needed----Most Flexible WP Theme?

by acw
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Hi Friends,

I'm struggling with "Selecting" a Word Press theme...and wanted to know "what is the most flexible Word Press theme?

I found the following
  • U-Design (themeforrest)
  • Canvass (woo-themes)
  • Studiopress (genesis)
  • Thesis (DYI)
I'm fairly new to wordpress but have done a few themes from Themeforrest, custom Child Theme, etc. I'm not a beginner BUT have only put up a few sites.

I would like to be able to do a numerous sites without "re-learning the wheel."

Which in your opinion would be Best?

I like the U-Design Theme...but not sure if this is best for my needs. Also, Studio and thesis---seem like a steep learning curve.

What's your Opinion?

thanks !
#flexible #neededmost #opinions #theme
  • Profile picture of the author StarkFrank
    You need 2 or 3 thems, because are 3 or 4 major category of website: business, news magazine, personal website, shop.

    Try Avada! For business or personal website.
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      • Profile picture of the author RobinInTexas
        The WordPress.org hosted and developed themes as is or a child theme based on them are in my opinion the best basis for developing a website for any niche. Installation of a custom header image is simple and will set your site apart from the crowd.


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        and you can't beat the price and the support is better than most paid support options.
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        • Profile picture of the author acw
          Originally Posted by RobinInTexas View Post

          The WordPress.org hosted and developed themes as is or a child theme based on them are in my opinion the best basis for developing a website for any niche. Installation of a custom header image is simple and will set your site apart from the crowd.and you can't beat the price and the support is better than most paid support options.
          thanks Robin,

          Problem with started from scratch is you have to load images, make layout changes, a lot of work. I've worked with child themes before.

          I'm looking for a Theme that i can work with on constant basis...and that is flex-able.
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    • Profile picture of the author acw
      Originally Posted by StarkFrank View Post

      You need 2 or 3 thems, because are 3 or 4 major category of website: business, news magazine, personal website, shop.

      Try Avada! For business or personal website.
      Thanks Frank....looks like Avada is #1.

      Funny...i see that U-design was also a top seller on Themeforrest (30k sales).

      You using Avada ?
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  • Profile picture of the author KingRoyal
    Honestly, for design and flexibility I find this theme to be one of the best.
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  • Profile picture of the author Istvan Horvath
    Actually, you are not looking for a "flexible" theme... you are looking for the 'lazy-man's-easy-theme'

    Flexible means that I can modify the layout, the general feel and look, the features etc. - IF I know WP.

    The other thing that you are looking for is not "a lot of work" and no "steep learning curve" (quote from your posts!)

    Flexible is not the same as easy.
    :rolleyes:
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    • Profile picture of the author acw
      Originally Posted by Istvan Horvath View Post

      Actually, you are not looking for a "flexible" theme... you are looking for the 'lazy-man's-easy-theme'

      Flexible means that I can modify the layout, the general feel and look, the features etc. - IF I know WP.

      The other thing that you are looking for is not "a lot of work" and no "steep learning curve" (quote from your posts!)

      Flexible is not the same as easy.
      :rolleyes:
      Thank you Ivan..

      So what theme do you like that is Flexible (not necessarily easy)?
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    • Profile picture of the author YHmuWong
      Originally Posted by Istvan Horvath View Post

      Actually, you are not looking for a "flexible" theme... you are looking for the 'lazy-man's-easy-theme'

      Flexible means that I can modify the layout, the general feel and look, the features etc. - IF I know WP.

      The other thing that you are looking for is not "a lot of work" and no "steep learning curve" (quote from your posts!)

      Flexible is not the same as easy.
      :rolleyes:

      Can you direct me to the lazy-man's-easy theme?
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      • Profile picture of the author acw
        Originally Posted by fastwyh2008 View Post

        Can you direct me to the lazy-man's-easy theme?
        LOL...he ain't gonna help. He's just a "Gadfly" who like to make grumpy old men comments.
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        • Profile picture of the author GeoffTodd
          I have used and liked Thesis in the past. There was a bit of a learning curve on the old versions, but 2.1 looks a lot easier. I plan on testing out 2.1 this weekend.
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  • Profile picture of the author pewpewpewmonkeys
    I use Canvas from woothemes on multiple websites. I love it. I can't compare it to the others you have listed, though.
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  • Profile picture of the author copilu0
    There are many good themes that you can use... For example Canvas theme from Woothemes is good enough to be used and modified the way you want. Also Twentyten, Twentyeleven, Twentytwelve, Twentythirteen are a good starting point.
    You can also try Suffusion or try to make your own theme that you can modify based on your clients needs.
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  • Profile picture of the author hoangthanh
    i think Themes avada so good for all website, i'm using it. Some simple themes to use for goal in businness ...
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