This is one of the most important things to pay attention to when selecting a WordPress theme!
Any well-developed WordPress theme will include both a Parent Theme (the framework) and a Child Theme (the site design – how your website will actually look!).
However, often times, you will have to purchase the Genesis Framework separately from Child WordPress Themes!
Genesis can be purchased for a one time fee of $59.95 through StudioPress.
The Genesis Framework, a Parent Theme, is by far the most loved of all with us WordPress users! It’s well-coded, well-supported, and features excellent built-in SEO!
In the selections up, I listed which Child WordPress themes do and do not include Genesis in the listed price (as well as noting if it was built on another framework – if the designer disclosed this.
Please, always double check the listing during checkout to confirm all information is still up to date!
Pro Tip: For optimum SEO, speed, and security, among other things, it’s ideal to keep your site’s structure separate from its visual components.
Thank you for such an amazing list! All the themes are drool-worthy.