WordCamp Atlanta 2016 Frameworks for Freelancers- How to speed up your freelance business.

1. Frameworks
For Freelancers
DOUBLE TIME IT
Shelly Peacock @Spinbird

2. Hey New Client-
Pick out a
NEW THEME!

3. Hey New Client-
I will
CUSTOMIZE IT!!

6. Welcome to

7. Welcome to
THEMEFLEET 2016

8. Welcome to
THEMEFLEET 2016

9. And then there is:

10. themeforest

11. EHR MAGHERD

13. And -3 months
later-
Theme Update
!!!%$&*...%%$!!

15. Destination:Framework

16. Starter Theme vs. Framework

17. Starter Theme vs. Framework
A Starter theme is a SHELL, that you build
parts for- then own it FOREVERMORE.
(Own=SUPPORT)

18. 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 require
a parent/child theme relationship

19. Build Me Please.

20. Saved
Time

22. Fancy
Fancier

23. Framework
(Parent)
Always Install
First

24. Child Theme (A copy
with safe editing)

25. DEEPLY
DEEPLY

26. Framework Call to Muster

27. Framework Call to Muster

28. Learning
Curve
Level

29. iThemes.com
Framework Call to Muster

30. Framework Call to Muster
* Large Library of Child Themes
* Incredible Educational Resources
* Annual lump sum payment - A/I
* Good size forum community
* ECommerce compatible
* Can have different layouts per page
Pros:

31. Framework Call to Muster
* Big learning curve--could be
more intuitive
* Harder to customize
* Community is pretty much all
forum
Cons:

32. Framework Call to Muster
More KAAAAHHNN!s:
* Not all child themes are
responsive
* Pretty expensive- $700/ year
--but, coupons are available for renewal--

33. Framework Call to Muster

34. Learning
Curve
Level

35. PootlePress.com/Academy
WooThemes.com/canvas
Framework Call to Muster

36. Pros:
* Short learning curve
* More customize than code
* WooCommerce compatible
* Responsive
* Dedicated section for custom code
* Zero Code knowledge required
Framework Call to Muster

37. Cons:
* Heavy framework
* Too many options
* EXPENSIVE: $399 annually--only
for the themes… but changing due
to merge with Automattic
Framework Call to Muster

38. Framework Call to Muster

39. Learning
Curve
Level

40. Design Samples:
Quiroz.co/
thedesignspace.co/
hernewtribe.com/
Resources:
elegantthemes.com/blog/category/resources/
elegantmarketplace.com/
ElegantThemes.com/Divi
Framework Call to Muster

41. 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

42. Cons:
* Learning Curve--mainly from
all the options
* Harder to “deep” customize
Framework Call to Muster

43. Framework Call to Muster

44. Learning
Curve
Level

45. Learning
Curve
Level

46. Get Genesis:
StudioPress.com
Get Help:
Carriedils.com
Sridharkatakum.com
StudioPress.com/Get-Started
Framework Call to Muster

47. Pros:
* Beautiful Code
* More Plugins than any other
* Widget based
* HTML5, Accessibility
* Responsive
Framework Call to Muster

48. More Pros:
(What? You wanted more KHAAAAHHHNN!!!s?)
* Schema baked into code
* Hook Based
* Cutting edge designs
* Price: $374.96 LIFETIME, or $59.95 for 1
Framework Call to Muster

49. 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

50. (well, more anyway)
● Foundation foundation.zurb.com
● Headway headwaythemes.com
● MAKE themefoundry.com
● Gantry gantry.org
NEXT Generation

52. Frameworks.
The Final Frontier.
@Spinbird
SpinbirdGroup.com
Shelly@spinbirdgroup.com