WordCamp Atlanta 2016 Frameworks for Freelancers

FrameworksFor FreelancersDOUBLE TIME IT

Shelly Peacock @Spinbird

Hey New Client-

Pick out aNEW THEME!

Hey New Client-

I willCUSTOMIZE IT!!

Welcome to

Welcome toTHEMEFLEET 2016

Welcome toTHEMEFLEET 2016

And then there is:

themeforest

EHR MAGHERD

And -3 months later-

Theme Update

!!!%$&*...%%$!!

Destination:Framework

Starter Theme vs. Framework

Starter Theme vs. Framework

A Starter theme is a SHELL, that you build parts for- then own it FOREVERMORE. (Own=SUPPORT)

Starter Theme vs. Framework

A Starter theme is a SHELL, that you build parts for- then own it FOREVERMORE. {Own=SUPPORT}

Theme frameworks have core and then extend more core functionalities AND require a parent/child theme relationship

Build Me Please.

Saved

Time

Fancy

Fancier

Framework (Parent)Always Install First

Child Theme (A copy with safe editing)

DEEPLY

DEEPLY

Framework Call to Muster

Framework Call to Muster

LearningCurve Level

iThemes.com

Framework Call to Muster

Framework Call to Muster

* Large Library of Child Themes* Incredible Educational Resources* Annual lump sum payment - A/I* Good size forum community* ECommerce compatible* Can have different layouts per page

Pros:

Framework Call to Muster

* Big learning curve--could be more intuitive

* Harder to customize

* Community is pretty much all forum

Cons:

Framework Call to MusterMore KAAAAHHNN!s:

* Not all child themes are responsive

* Pretty expensive- $700/ year --but, coupons are available for renewal--

Framework Call to Muster

LearningCurve Level

PootlePress.com/Academy

WooThemes.com/canvas

Framework Call to Muster

Pros:

* Short learning curve* More customize than code* WooCommerce compatible* Responsive* Dedicated section for custom code* Zero Code knowledge required

Framework Call to Muster

Cons:

* Heavy framework* Too many options* EXPENSIVE: $399 annually--only for the themes… but changing due to merge with Automattic

Framework Call to Muster

Framework Call to Muster

LearningCurve Level

Design Samples:Quiroz.co/thedesignspace.co/hernewtribe.com/

Resources:elegantthemes.com/blog/category/resources/ elegantmarketplace.com/ ElegantThemes.com/Divi

Framework Call to Muster

Pros:

* HUGE Community* Lots of options* EMP Child Theme maker* Responsive* PRICE: $249 for all themes * Premium support and Divi Plugins

Framework Call to Muster

Cons:

* Learning Curve--mainly from all the options

* Harder to “deep” customize

Framework Call to Muster

Framework Call to Muster

LearningCurve Level

LearningCurve Level

Get Genesis:StudioPress.com

Get Help:Carriedils.comSridharkatakum.comStudioPress.com/Get-Started

Framework Call to Muster

Pros:

* Beautiful Code

* More Plugins than any other

* Widget based

* HTML5, Accessibility

* Responsive

Framework Call to Muster

More Pros: (What? You wanted more KHAAAAHHHNN!!!s?)

* Schema baked into code

* Hook Based

* Cutting edge designs

* Price: $374.96 LIFETIME, or $59.95 for 1

Framework Call to Muster

Cons:

* Can be a steep learning curve (learn how hooks work first)

* You might need code help at first--but push on through

* Um, can’t think of any more

Framework Call to Muster

(well, more anyway)

● Foundation foundation.zurb.com● Headway headwaythemes.com● MAKE themefoundry.com● Gantry gantry.org

NEXT Generation

Frameworks.The Final Frontier.

@Spinbird

SpinbirdGroup.comShelly@spinbirdgroup.com