Studiopress Genesis Theme Framework Guide

The studiopress.com released a new wordpress theme, no, it’s a theme framework. I know a lot people do not know what is a theme framework,they are a relatively new thing in the WordPress world and a lot of people either don’t know what one is or how they work.Although there are two popular premium theme framework:the diytheme-thesis theme and headway theme, both of them are easy to use and good seoed,and now the studiopress genesis theme is a new competitor, because the studiopress is famous as you know, and more people may use genesis theme, also there are a lot child theme the gensis will provide.If you are new to theme framework, there is a need to introduce it to you.

What is a Theme Framework?

In short, a theme framework is a robust WordPress theme that can be utilized out of the box as is, but also easily extended with child themes and hooks. Not only do they provide a number of enhancements above a typical WordPress theme, but they also serve as a platform to build upon for additional functionality. This post will focus exclusively on the Genesis theme framework and how it is structured.

What is a Child Theme

A child theme is an extension of a theme framework which is comprised of typical theme elements – with Genesis, it includes a screenshot, theme files, a stylesheet, a functions file and an images folder. These elements are grouped together in what’s known as a child theme folder and can be activated like any other WordPress theme. To help explain the relationship of a child theme and the parent Genesis theme framework, I’ll go into detail with each one.

Theme Files

The Genesis theme framework, which in essence is the parent theme, is where all of the theme files are kept. This would include the typical theme files such as 404.php, comments.php, footer.php, header.php, index.php, page.php, single.php and so on. Child themes can also include these files – and the hierarchy works in a way that if any of those files exist in the child theme folder, they will override the parent theme. In other words, if you customize a footer.php file and place it into your child theme folder, that will be used in lieu of the one in the Genesis parent theme. Currently the only theme files that may be found in some of the Genesis child themes are a custom home.php file, which will control the way a site’s homepage will appear. If one is not a part of a child theme, then the theme will use the index.php file, in the Genesis-parent theme, for the homepage.

A Functions File

Most WordPress themes have a functions.php file – which is typically a file where you can control certain behaviors of how WordPress is run or how the theme outputs various things. For instance, a functions file can register sidebar widgets and how they are styled, as well as a number of other “function” related things. With Genesis, the functions.php is simple – it calls the entire theme framework to run and that is the only code found there. The great thing about the way Genesis is built, is that the child theme’s functions file is where a number of things occur – additional sidebar widgets can be registered, and from a development side, custom functions are defined as well as filtered and hooked. (more on that in upcoming posts.)

An Images Folder

This one is pretty self-explanatory – as with any WordPress theme, there is an images folder which is used to hold any images that a theme requires. Use this to hold background images, icons, navbar gradients, and what not.

A Screenshot

All WordPress themes have a screenshoot image included – typically this is called “screenshot.png”, is 600 x 450 in dimension and is a visual display of the theme, which can be seen on the Appearance > Themes page inside your WordPress dashboard. Since child themes have their own folders and are activated like any other theme, they require a screenshot like a standard theme.

A Stylesheet

Many theme frameworks are built in a way that imports the parent theme stylesheet, then allows for customizations to be made by way of the child theme stylesheet. While there is nothing wrong with the way that works, we’ve chosen to simplify things and just give the child theme it’s own stylesheet. In other words, if a child theme is being used, the style.css file in the child theme folder has complete control over the way the child theme looks. You don’t have to compare and sift through multiple stylesheets to look for and change style elements.

In Conclusion

The easiest way for me to explain the relationship between a parent theme and child theme, at least in Genesis’ case is to relate it to a cell phone. The Genesis parent theme is the cell phone, and the child theme is the case you hold it in. You’ll always use the same phone, but if you want to change the way it looks on the outside, you put a cover on it to make it look different. The same holds true with a child theme – as that is what “decorates” the way your theme looks.

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*Inquiry form per classified

In each classified, the classified publisher details are highlighted right at the top with seller’s contact info. Not only that, if the site visitor clicks Send Inquiry button, a simple, clean form will appear. Submitting the form emails the content to the ad publisher.

*Strategically built layout design

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*User Dashboard

Auto expiring classifieds – edit, renew

*Instant image upload

While posting a classified, they can upload as many images as possible. They will need to simply browse and select the image(s) they want in the post and images will start uploading automatically. Not only that, it will also auto resize and create dynamic thumbnails with zoom functionality.

*Category based pricing

You can keep unique price for every category on your site or, you can keep different prices for different categories. Not only that, you may keep some (or all) categories as free as well.

*Default status of a classified

Wish to check each classified before it gets published on your site? No problem. You have an ability to keep default status of the user submitted classifieds as draft (or published). if you keep the status as draft, It will go live only after you approve and publish.

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When posting a classified, users will enter their address and google map will be automatically generated and will be displayed on the published classified ad.

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Site users can forward the classified using email this post. They can also print print the classified with a single click.

*Sell ads within minutes

The theme is easy to setup. Install the site as per our installation guide. Setup your paypal email ID, specify the price for the categories and start selling classifieds ads on your site.

*Bulk Upload

Have a classified site running somewhere else? Or, you wish to bulk upload classifieds on your site? No problem. We do provide a sample .csv file. simply upload your csv file and our theme will import all your classifieds in just few moments.

*Manage email and messages

Different messages are displayed on the site and few emails are sent to emails at events such as successful ad publishing and so on. Admin can edit all those messages and templates from within the wp-admin area.

*Paypal payment gateway (more to come)

You can charge money using free and popular payment gateway – PayPal. Simply mention your email ID in the general settings and you are ready to go. Not only that, in near future, we will introduce more payment gateways as well.

*Supports multiple currency

Paypal support around 18 different currency and we support that as well. Simply mention the currency you wish to charge for.

*Have free or Paid listing (or both ) on your site

You have an ability to allow users to publish an for free in particular (or all) categories and you can keep some of the categories paid. This is a very nice way to boost traffic on your site. You can allow free listings, paid only listing or, both kind of classified listing on your site.

*Featured listings

As you can see on the classifieds theme homepage and listing page, you may charge a bit extra for listing classifieds as featured. A good way to make some extra money.

*Ad Monetization

Ads are strategically place across the theme. You may place your own advertise code. You may also disable them if you don’t want the ad banners to appear on the site.

*Three Homepage Structures to choose from

The theme comes with three different structures so you can select the one that works best for you.

*Blog and pages

The classified theme can also accommodate a separate blog page so you can have a news section in your classified site. Also it does support standard wordpress pages functionality so you can create pages if you need.

*Good for any business – easy of use

The simple, clean design and structure of the theme is built in such a way that the theme can be used to build classified theme for any business. The theme will work just fine for every niche.

*Classifieds Dashboard

Right on your wp-admin dashboard, recently published classifieds are displayed so you can check your latest income right away.
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2010 Business CMS Premium WordPress theme: Delegate

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• Multiple Payment Gateways – PayPal, Autorize.net, Google Checkout, WorldPay, bank transfer and Cash on Delivery as payment gateway options
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