Looking for a new theme? There are approximately 1.2 billion WordPress themes so it’s natural to feel overwhelmed! That’s why I recommend the BEST framework on the market for WordPress – Genesis by Studiopress. The framework is $59.95 and then you can choose from an enormous number of child themes direct from them, or through third-party designers.
All my websites are also built with Genesis, and whether I design a custom e-commerce site for you or coach you on how to customize a child theme you’ve purchased, Genesis is my favorite!
A couple of things to know about Genesis….
- You must buy the framework & then a child theme to go with it
- The child themes are totally customizable and won’t risk damage during updates because updates are done on the framework level.
- If you work with someone who has a developer license (like me!), most designers will give you the framework and child theme as part of your package. It just means you can’t access the forums or help documents.
If you like the idea of NOT spending thousands on a website, then you are in the right place. Even though I provide custom design services, my favorite way to work with people is to train them. That means you get your favorite theme and I teach you how to use it.
Some places to go for Genesis child themes?
- StudioPress
- Creative Market
- Zigzapress
- Etsy
- Restored316
- Pretty Darn Cute Design
- Web Savvy Marketing
- Themedy
- Appfinite
- SimplePro
For a full explanation of why I choose Genesis, you can read my review on Fabulous Blogging. Otherwise, check out the themes below!
FOOD
My Favs
http://restored316designs.com/product/savory-theme/
http://restored316designs.com/product/divine-theme/
Direct from StudioPress
- http://my.studiopress.com/themes/daily-dish/
- http://my.studiopress.com/themes/lifestyle/
- http://my.studiopress.com/themes/cafe/
- http://my.studiopress.com/themes/dear/
- http://my.studiopress.com/themes/foodie/
Etsy Foodie Genesis Themes
Interior Design, Fashion
My Favs
http://restored316designs.com/product/style-theme/
http://restored316designs.com/product/lovely-theme/
Direct from StudioPress
- http://my.studiopress.com/themes/simply/
- http://my.studiopress.com/themes/pretty-creative/
- http://my.studiopress.com/themes/pretty-chic/
- http://my.studiopress.com/themes/modern-studio/
Themes from Zigzapress
- http://zigzagpress.com/portfolio/tequila-theme
- http://zigzagpress.com/portfolio/neo-theme
- http://zigzagpress.com/portfolio/drone-theme/
Photographers & Artists
My Favs
http://restored316designs.com/product/adorn-theme/
https://prettydarncute.com/product/swank-wordpress-theme/
Direct from StudioPress
- http://my.studiopress.com/themes/workstation/
- http://my.studiopress.com/themes/minimum/
- http://my.studiopress.com/themes/ambiance/
- http://my.studiopress.com/themes/modern-portfolio/
- http://my.studiopress.com/themes/expose/
Photography themes from Creative Market
- https://creativemarket.com/ohhellodesigns/101889-Amor%C3%A9-A-Genesis-Ecommerce-Theme
- https://creativemarket.com/17thAvenueDesigns/366057-Chanel-Wordpress-Theme
- https://creativemarket.com/17thAvenueDesigns/366059-Uptown-Wordpress-Theme
- https://creativemarket.com/wpstudio/216847-Creative-Genesis-WordPress-Theme
- https://creativemarket.com/wpstudio/155024-SingleBox-Genesis-WordPress-Theme
Authors & Bloggers
My Favs
http://restored316designs.com/product/delightful-pro/
http://prettydarncute.com/product/pretty-happy-colorful-feminine-ecommerce-wordpress-theme/
Direct from StudioPress
- http://my.studiopress.com/themes/parallax/
- http://my.studiopress.com/themes/author/
- http://my.studiopress.com/themes/news/
- http://my.studiopress.com/themes/beautiful/
- http://my.studiopress.com/themes/sixteen-nine/
- http://my.studiopress.com/themes/eleven40/
- http://my.studiopress.com/themes/whitespace/
- http://my.studiopress.com/themes/wintersong/
- http://my.studiopress.com/themes/streamline/
- http://my.studiopress.com/themes/the-411/
- http://my.studiopress.com/themes/focus/
- http://my.studiopress.com/themes/goinggreen/
Themes from Creative Market
- https://creativemarket.com/HandsomePress/366480-XMAS-SALE%21-Wanderlust-A-Travel-Blog
- https://creativemarket.com/JacquiLayne/11513-Gray-And-Yellow-Pre-made-Wordpress-T
- https://creativemarket.com/wpstudio/377922-Journey-Genesis-WordPress-Theme
- https://creativemarket.com/HandsomePress/329312-XMAS-SALE%21-James-WordPress-Theme
- https://creativemarket.com/JacquiLayne/11512-Blogtastic-Theme-Simple-Theme-For
Agencies, Real Estate, Corporate
My Favs
https://www.web-savvy-marketing.com/store/augustus/
http://zigzagpress.com/portfolio/engrave-theme/
Direct from StudioPress
- http://my.studiopress.com/themes/executive/
- http://my.studiopress.com/themes/generate/
- http://my.studiopress.com/themes/agentpress/
- http://my.studiopress.com/themes/centric/
- http://my.studiopress.com/themes/outreach/
Business Themes from Themedy
- http://themedy.com/themes/derby/
- http://themedy.com/themes/quik/
- http://themedy.com/themes/grind/
- http://themedy.com/themes/clip-cart/
Coaches, Consultants, Virtual Assistants, Health Trainers
My Favs
http://restored316designs.com/product/dainty-theme/
http://restored316designs.com/product/bloom-theme/
Direct from StudioPress
- http://my.studiopress.com/themes/altitude/
- http://my.studiopress.com/themes/pretty-creative/
- http://my.studiopress.com/themes/whitespace/
Buy from AppFinite
http://appfinite.com/shop/insync/
Other themes you might like…
Non-Profit
https://www.web-savvy-marketing.com/store/patricia/
Brick & Mortar
https://www.web-savvy-marketing.com/store/lisa-marie/
Education
https://www.web-savvy-marketing.com/2014/06/pta-wordpress-theme/
Travel & Adventure
- http://www.simpleprothemes.com/showcase/chasing-the-donkey/
- http://www.simpleprothemes.com/showcase/rafting-bali/
Wedding
http://ohhellodesigns.com/product/pure-elegance-theme/
Still not sure anything works?
The Dynamik Website Builder is for the Genesis Framework and is a virtual white canvas for you to build from scratch, without knowing code.
The Cobalt Apps team also has an extender plugin that allows you to customize any Genesis child theme and tweak it. This is perfect for people who like the look of a specific theme, but want to get into the nitty gritty details and change things.
What type of website style fits your small business?
Did you get:
Entertainer?
Focus on themes that are colorful, with a grid-like landing page. You’ll want to highlight other types of media besides writing (think videos, quizzes, surveys, etc.)
Pick from the Foodie or Design choices like:
Creative?
It’s all about the visual. Pick themes that have large or full browser width options for photos. Breathtaking is the word for you.
Pick from the photography & artist choices like:
Agent?
Agents need to get their products front and center. You want buy buttons, product shots, and easy navigation.
Pick from the corporate theme choices like:
Producer?
You are a content machine. Your site needs to continually adapt and change so pick something with lots of flexibility.
Pick from the Coaches, Consultants, VA choices like:
Minimalist?
The more space the better. Avoid anything with a grid-like landing page.
Pick from the Author/Blogger choices like:
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