Why You Create Child Themes Child themes are customized versions of an original (“parent”) theme. If you make changes to the parent theme directly, you risk losing those changes whenever the theme is updated. The key benefit of a child theme is that you retain all of your customizations when the parent theme is updated. I usually create the child theme myself, but there are plugins that will do it for you. Furthermore, if you're using a framework like Genesis, you use child themes in addition … [Read more...] about Why and How You Create WordPress Child Themes
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How to Choose a WordPress Theme
Finding Your Way Through the Labyrinth In April, I shared some of my insights and experiences with choosing themes at the WordPress Southwest Florida MeetUp. Below are the slides and key topics from my presentation. There has been an explosion in the number of themes being developed in the past few years. The sheer volume of offerings can make theme selection an overwhelming challenge. Thus, making an informed choice is the first step towards a wise choice. The Early … [Read more...] about How to Choose a WordPress Theme