WordPress Aurora Meetup Group Themes 101: Introduction to WordPress Frameworks and using the Genesis Framework.

1. Introduction to
WordPress Frameworks
Mike Hale
WordPress Aurora Meetup Group - May 21, 2013

2. What is a WordPress Framework?
○ Parent theme with centralized code
and functionality (Core)
○ Foundation for development of Child
Themes (UI/UX)

3. Why Use a WordPress Framework?
○ Rapid development of Child themes
○ Built-In Functionality
○ Drag & Drop, Sliders, Widgets, SEO

4. Parent & Child Themes
○ Child Themes inherit the functionality of
the parent theme.
○ Allows you to add to or modify the
functionality of parent theme

5. Advantages of WordPress Frameworks
○ Community
○ Quality of Code
○ Upgrades
○ Security

6. Disadvantages of WordPress Frameworks
○ Learning Curve
○ Unneeded code (bloat)
○ Cost

7. The Genesis WordPress Framework

8. Genesis Framework Hooks & Filters
Hooks:
A hook code written into a theme that allows you to
attach content to the theme itself.
Filters:
Filters are functions that change other functions.

10. Other WordPress Frameworks

11. Which Framework is right for me?
○ Is there a layout/style of a theme that I want?
○ How hard is it to customize?
○ Am I willing/able to write code?
○ What features do I need?
○ How helpful is the community?
○ Is it robust, secure and updated frequently?
(Short Answer: Genesis Framework)

12. More Info
http://www.carriedils.com/intro-wordpress-frameworks/
http://www.studiopress.com/get-started
http://codex.wordpress.org/Child_Themes
http://designsbynickthegeek.com/tutorials/genesis-explained-the-framework
http://genesistutorials.com/visual-hook-guide/