If you decide to establish your online presence (or client’s) with WordPress you can sleep easy choosing StudioPress.
StudioPress, founded by Brian Gardner, offers a wide selection of premium WordPress themes based on the excellent Genesis Framework and child themes.
I would like to let you know that Genesis framework is used by one of the biggest blogs. Copyblogger and Problogger are only two examples that you can look on.
Genesis Framework – foundation of smart WP design
StudioPress themes are based off their own unique code called “Genesis Framework”. It has 6 layouts, fixed width and threaded comments along with it being search engine optimized with high end security.
The benefit of using their framework is the structure is kept separate from the design, meaning you could update the child theme weekly and it wouldn’t affect your rankings.
They have basically integrated WordPress and the Genesis them together. So if you need to update WordPress you do it through them. They also developed some free plugins for Genesis framework that can make your life a lot easier.
Theme features
As any other respectable framework Genesis has a lot of great features that are developed to do things a lot easier for you.
Below are Genesis Framework most interesting features:
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Search engine optimized |
Genesis theme comes with a SEO panel that help’s you in doing a better SEO optimization then the most of themes.
If you will have Genesis you will never need another SEO plugin on your site.
Because you will have the possibility to add a title or description to any page or post, you can choose to index or not index it.
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Turn-key designs |
The 41 turn-key designs at the moment of writing give you an array of beautiful frames for your content, with more coming all the time.
Changing the look of your site is a snap — and you don’t need a designer or developer to do it.
You can radically change the look of your site every week if you want to, and you’ll never hurt your search engine rankings.
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Unlimited everything |
You can use the StudioPress WordPress Themes on an unlimited number of sites – no “developer” price to pay.
You get access to unlimited support (for any questions or help), and you get unlimited updates for any and all code changes, future releases, new themes, all of it.
Their team consists of over 20 moderators from all over the world, who provide solutions and help for 53,000+ members.
When StudioPress says unlimited everything, they mean it!
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Security |
StudioPress brought in one of WordPress leading developer Mark Jaquith to make sure each and every StudioPress Theme has the best security possible.
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Automatic updates |
The last thing you want is for a new WordPress core update to completely crash the jumbled mash of code and plugins you’ve rigged together to call a site.
Genesis helps take the guessing game out by using automatic updates so your code is always state of the art and fully optimized for search engines.
Have you seen the StudioPress Marketplace?
StudioPress has recently created a single place to buy approved child themes from “third-party designers”.
StudioPress Marketplace is a simple solution to the ongoing problem of finding a variety of well-built designs powered by the Genesis framework.
Seven designs kick off the Marketplace, with many more coming all the time. Price for single theme without Genesis is $24,95.
Options when it comes to purchase
- Already own Genesis then it costs only $24.95 for the child theme
- Genesis – $59.95
- Individual Licence – $79.95 ( includes Genesis framework )
- Pro Plus Package – $349.95 (get every single theme they have including all future themes)
I personally own the Pro Plus Package, and I love the fact that there are always updates on existing themes.
Not to mention the fact that saving is more then $800 and they are always adding new themes, which through the Pro Plus Package, I can access at no additional cost.
As time passes by, I get more than what I paid for, which, don’t get me wrong, I already am getting more than what I paid for. Nothing is a better investment than this.
StudioPress pros
- Brand name company behind it
- Wide selection of child themes
- Great forum support
- Step-by-step tutorials on how to use various features
StudioPress cons
- Very similar looking themes
- Doesn’t include the Genesis framework in all themes unless you pay more
- No Email support
Bottom line …
If you’re looking for something that will give your site more design/customization options out of the box and to give you the options for more complex features and functionality down the road, then I would strongly recommend StudioPress.
The price and the possibility to install it on multiple blogs make Genesis even greater.
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I can see you use Genesis Framework on your site and I must say I like what I see. I am intrigued by StudioPress thanks to your review.
Keep up the good work!
Hi Tay,
Since I use Genesis Framework for couple of years I’ve decided to write in depth review based on my personal experience with all pros and cons. I can tell you won’t regret joining StudioPress.
Cheers
Awesome review! I didn’t even know about StudioPress until now. They seem to be an amazing service judging by your review. I hope that the 80 dollars will be well worth the money. And if it is, I may upgrade to pro plus package.