I spent $45 on this theme, but it doesn't do what I want at all! If I want to use a slider, I either have to customize the home page myself or pay outrageous fees to a developer to do it for me. I'm not happy with this theme! Ok, so I made that quote up, but it's the combination of comments I've … [Read more...] about Premium WordPress Themes: The Antithesis of Custom Themes
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Add a Custom Class to the Site Title in Genesis
Today we're going to talk about how to add a custom site title in Genesis, you know the site title that shows up in your site's header when you're not using a logo. Note: Careful where you click. There are more affiliate links in this post than flowers sold on Valentine's day. Before we dive in, I … [Read more...] about Add a Custom Class to the Site Title in Genesis
Aftermarket Add-Ons and the Price You Pay
Last November I ran my first half marathon: 13.1 glorious grueling miles around Dallas' White Rock Lake. My prize for finishing? A shiny, hefty medal commemorating my accomplishment. And, of course, the finisher's t-shirt (thankfully minus the slogan "I ran around the lake and all I got was this … [Read more...] about Aftermarket Add-Ons and the Price You Pay
Show Off Colors in Your Theme Demo by Using the Body Class and a Querystring
Ever seen a WordPress theme demo with color options? Of course you have. You may not care about how that's done, in which case don't bother with the rest of this post and go enjoy these pictures instead. Still here? Color options on a theme demo allow a potential user to see how the design will … [Read more...] about Show Off Colors in Your Theme Demo by Using the Body Class and a Querystring
The Tools of My Trade I’m Happy to Pay For
In the food industry, there's a certain percentage of product you want to throw out at the end of the day. Sounds weird, doesn't it? Let's think about a donut shop. If you have zero donuts at closing time, that means you sold out. Your first reaction might be "that's a good thing!" But what it … [Read more...] about The Tools of My Trade I’m Happy to Pay For
WooCommerce & Genesis: An !Important Style Tip For You
Update: This solution is now a plugin! You can download Genesis Style Trump from the WordPress repository. Here's the deal: You make a beautiful, beautiful website. You style your theme *just so* and take care to make every button, form field, and line of text a cohesive visual experience for the … [Read more...] about WooCommerce & Genesis: An !Important Style Tip For You