Learn a bit about WordPress frameworks and how to harness the power of the StudioPress Genesis framework to develop Wordpress sites quickly.

1. Presented by Chad A. Johnson Dave Bonds Better WordPress sites in less time; harnessing the power of Genesis.

2. Evolution of the Template Traditionally for layout and look Functionality came from WordPress or plugins

3. Frameworks: Themes on Steroids “A Theme framework is a Theme designed to be a flexible foundation for quicker WordPress development, usually serving as a robust Parent Theme for Child Themes. Some Theme frameworks can also make theme development more accessible, removing the need for programming or design knowledge with options pages.” Benefits: Fewer plugins Less coding (hooks) Upgradable theme core Light, quickly developed child themes

4. Why Genesis?

5. SEO Genesis code analyzed for search engine optimization Audited by the lead developer of WordPress, Mark Jaquith Child themes developed on Genesis should inherit that optimization Built in SEO meta options

6. Security Genesis framework treated as software, not a template Code analyzed for security Updated to patch holes

7. Theme Specific Widgets eNews for Feedburner Category navigation menu Page navigation menu User profile Featured Page Featured Post Twitter Widget

8. Page Layout Change sidebar/width layout Default and per page override Fewer page templates

9. Archive Page Changes Excerpt vs. Content Thumbnail inclusion

10. Fewer Plugins Breadcrumb navigation Paginated blog Author box on posts Twitter Updates

11. Support Unsurpassed forum-based support

12. 4 Tips For Success With Genesis

13. Hooks Internal Action Document Head Action Structural Action Loop Action Comment Action

14. Simple Hooks Plugin Hook access from admin Use HTML, Shortcodes, PHP

15. Simple Sidebars Create multiple sidebars Use on a per post, page, or tag/category archive basis Control from admin

16. GenesisBuddy Easy integration of BuddyPress Take advantage of full functionality

17. Questions?