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Hey guys, I'm a dissatisfied user from the enemy camp and would like to join the Genesis ranks! But I have some questions before conversion...
1. Will switching kill my SEO?
2. Is there a smooth/easyish way to transfer SEO settings?Hoping this works out, done with silly Thesis.
- Pike
http://dslrvideoshooter.comHi,
"Enemy camp", that's cute! It is true that one's preferred WordPress system (or actually any CMS) becomes the object of adoration and absolute loyalty! 🙂 It's like arguing over whose children are better - nobody will agree, and no clear answers. I actually have built sites with Thesis a few times, and I liked it. But that was pre-2.0, and I am a Genesis fan. And any theme developer may make features that will tempt you to become locked in. Just look at Themeforest, although the new specs/requirements are trying to address that.I'm sure Mr. Wonderful (aka Chris) would like you to believe that using Genesis will Totally Destroy your SEO! Conversely, you're asking here, so the answers will be biased in favor of Genesis. IMO you can get decent SEO with any good WordPress theme, but some work may be required (shudder!)
To get more specific - is there a direct Thesis-to-Genesis SEO exporter? Unfortunately, I don't think so. Will your SEO be killed? Gee, I don't think so. And many Genesis people use Yoast instead of the Genesis SEO stuff - it's more hardcore.
I hope you enjoy Genesis if you go for it.
Dave
Dave Chu · Custom WordPress Developer – likes collaborating with Designers
Theme changes are one of the reasons why I like to use Yoast instead of the theme's SEO fields. It's like choosing "best of breed" for your precious data, design, etc. Why lump it all together?
With that in mind, I'm wondering if it may be better for you to migrate your SEO info from Thesis to Yoast (or some SEO plugin of your choice) before migrating your theme. Break up the workload a bit.
–William
http://williambeem.comI think choosing Genesis is a great move and should be preety simple, I don't think your SEO will be effect to much and with a little work you'll have thinkgs but to normal in no time..
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RobGoss WordPress Developer
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http://www.robgoss.com / Follow me Twitter / https://twitter.com/robgossThere is a plugin called SEO Data Transporter that will transfer all your SEO information from Thesis to Genesis. 🙂
Andrea Whitmer, Owner/Developer, Nuts and Bolts Media
I provide development and training services for designers • Find me on Twitter and Google+Congratulations and welcome to the community, Caleb! Feel free to open a new topic if you need help getting started. 🙂
Andrea Whitmer, Owner/Developer, Nuts and Bolts Media
I provide development and training services for designers • Find me on Twitter and Google+Great!
What a sales staff we are! And no affiliate links! 😉Funny - I checked Andrea's good tip about the Transporter, and sure enough, I had favorited that plugin before. 🙂 Probably a reflection of how dull I find SEO, albeit important.
Dave
Dave Chu · Custom WordPress Developer – likes collaborating with Designers
I would find SEO dull if I didn't make most of my revenue through my site. Was just terrified that if I changed things I'd lose traffic.
@calebpike, I was a Thesis 1.5 - 2.1 user and recently switched to Genesis. I'm quite happy.
It has been a few months now. Have you noticed any negative effects on your SEO? I'm looking to switch from Thesis to Genesis also.
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