Intro To Premium WordPress Themes

Intro To Premium WordPress Themes

Elmer [email protected]

Elmer Boutin | @rehor | www.elmerboutin.com

WordPress is arguably the most popular Content Management System going these days.



There are at least 670 free themes to choose from if you go into your WordPress Appearance settings


That’s A LOT of themes

Chances are you’ll find one which suits your needs – and which won’t cost you any $$$.


Why consider a premium theme?

• Advanced features• Easier control over appearance • SEO• Better support• Customizations kept through updates


Two Leading Contenders

Thesis Theme by DIYThemes

Genesis Theme by CopyBlogger Media


Disclaimer!

Warning!

Possible conflict of interest!


Both Genesis & Thesis have these …

• Advanced features• Easier control over appearance • SEO• Better support• Customizations kept through updates


Advantages of Genesis …

• Less coding if you want custom looks via Child Themes• Easier control over appearance • Many easy-to-use widgets built-in


Advantages of Thesis

• Great if you’re comfortable withhacking a little PHP and CSS

• Costs a bit less*• Austin-based

* Depending on package purchased & how many sites you have


Quick Demo of Thesis Theme

I run Thesis on my own web site -

www.crossingmarketingandit.com


Another comparison by a user of both themes:

Thesis vs Genesis – Comparing Premium WordPress Themes

http://kikolani.com/thesis-vs-genesis-comparing-premium-wordpress-themes.html





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Intro To Premium WordPress Themes