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DOUBLE TIME ITShelly 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 they require a parent/child theme relationship

Starter Theme vs. FrameworkA child theme is a theme that inherits the functionality and styling of another theme, called the parent theme. Child themes are the recommended way of modifying an existing theme. -WordPress Codex

Build Me Please.

SavedTime

Fancy

FANCIER

Framework (Parent)Always Install First

Child Theme (A copy with safe editing)

DEEPLYDEEPLY

Framework Call to Muster

Framework Call to Muster

LearningCurve Level

Builder OptionsFramework Call to Muster

iThemes.com

Framework Call to Muster

Framework Call to Muster

Framework Call to Muster

* Large Library of Child Themes* Incredible Educational Resources* 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 for ToolKit- --but, coupons are available for renewal--

Framework Call to Muster

LearningCurve Level

PootlePress.com/Academy

WooThemes.com/canvas

Framework Call to Muster

WooThemes.com/storefront/

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 could be changing due to merge with Automattic- stay tuned.

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-StartedBillErickson.net/code/

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: $59.95 for Framework

and Sample Theme• $499.95 Pro-Plus All Theme Package

($99.95/YR)

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• FighterJet fighterjet.io

NEXT Generation

Frameworks.The Final Frontier.

@SpinbirdSpinbirdGroup.com

Shelly@spinbirdgroup.com