Which theme is the best one to use to mold into your own theme?

[michelefree]

I can never seem to follow the recipe, and always end up changing themes. Do any of you have a favorite theme that you supports the creation of your own theme in the easiest manner?

I would like to be able to make a few themes for my own use that cover regular businesses, high-tech businesses, real estate, commercial real estates and finance.

Any ideas?

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[Clement]

The prose theme is very flexible in that it gives you full control of your fonts, text sizes and colors.

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http://www.limwriter.com

[emasai]

I use the Sample Child Theme by Sridhar which has some essential additions and can be customized completely.

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[frobn]

I like the idea but why not take it further. Here are some of my thoughts.

To lessen complexity use the sample theme as it contains only the basic code. I would want a lot of options and I don't want to be manually adding and deleting a lot of code for each design concept. I'd start with lists of design elements that I like and categorize them into 1. headers and navigation, 2. js. 3. css and 4 front page. There would have to be a naming scheme for each category for intuitive inclusion. Write the code for each element on the lists and place the coded elements into respective folders. Elements for each design would be called in with include in functions.php and front-page.php. If I were really ambitions I would create a php file of menus for all the items to check each item to be used and automatically include them in the appropriate file. In effect it would be a super set of child themes. Admittedly, this is a rough draft and the conceptualization needs some work. My problem is I don't have the discipline to maintain focus for the amount of time necessary for such a project. If a group of developers joined forces then once the conceptualization is teased out the coding could be split up and accomplished quickly.

Just my 2c.

[Summer]

I kinda thought that's what Cobalt Apps did with Dynamik Website Builder and their Genesis Extender plugin...

Dynamik Website Builder

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[frobn]

Perhaps it is.

I have a question. Once you build a site with Dynamik and export it, will the export work alone as a Genesis child theme or is it dependent on Dyamick?

[Summer]

Earlier versions didn't have a way to export, but the current versions will create a standalone child theme.

I think it's explained how to do that on the Features list there, as well....

yep, just scroll down that main page: http://cobaltapps.com/downloads/dynamik-website-builder/#ca-product-section-5

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[Brad Dalton]

Executive Pro includes:

1. Custom post types
2. Custom taxonomies with grid style archive page
3. A CPT portfolio grid
4. Custom fronts
5. Slider widget area
6. Widgetized front page
7. Call to action widget area
8. Responsive Menu
9. Dashicons
10. Inline widget areas

Genesis Sample doesn't have any of this except custom fonts so it depends on your skill level and how much time you want to put in.

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Tutorials for StudioPress Themes.

[AliceE]

I bought all the child themes, but as usual any site set up needs modifications and additions. What works for me is to find the best fit of features and reasonably close cosmetics and start out with that. I then modify the cosmetics and pull features out of other child themes as needed to give me what I'm after.

[michelefree]

I'd be willing to be on the team. We could call ourselves...? Something with a cape? 🙂

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