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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
