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Sallie Goetsch provides an overview of the pros, cons, and particularly ease of use of three WordPress themes/frameworks designed to let you create a site "without knowing code"--which is definitely not the same as "without knowing anything." Make from Theme Foundry is simplest (and free); Headway is the most drag-and-drop, since you draw elements on a grid. Ultimatum has the biggest learning curve, though it seems as though you could create nearly anything with it once you were familiar with the way it worked. Pieter Hartsook's demonstration of Divi from Elegant Themes (not included with these slides) eclipsed all of them due to the number of pre-defined templates and low price of that theme. From the June 20th, 2014 East Bay WordPress Meetup
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July 20, 2014
EastBayWP.com
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INTRODUCTIONS
1. Name
2. Company (if appropriate)
3. WordPress background
4. What you’re hoping to learn
GENERAL Q & A
Ask a question provide a tip about WordPress
Drag-and-Drop Themes Take Two
What can you do “without knowing code”?
MAKE: FREE & SIMPLE
https://thethemefoundry.com/wordpress-themes/make/
Builder Page Template
Make “Blank” Section
Similar to standard post/page content area.
Make “Text” Section
Select the number of columns you want. Plus version allows widgets here.
Make “Banner” Section
Options for autoplay, transition speed, navigation arrows, transition effects.
Make “Gallery” Section
Includes background image option.
Make: Conclusions
• Easy to build a site with
• Versatile even in the free version
• Make Plus ($99) includes e-commerce, Typekit, on-page widgets, post listings, page duplication, style kits, etc.
• Meant for building websites, not themes
You Need This Document
Ultimatum General Settings
Ultimatum Sidebar Settings
This is where you create your sidebars/widget areas. Just type in the names; you will decide on the locations later.
Ultimatum Extras Settings
Ultimatum Title Tag Settings
Ultimatum API Settings
Ultimatum Toolset
Ultimatum Plugins
Ultimatum: Creating a Layout
Ultimatum: Add Row to Layout
Ultimatum: Parts of a Layout
Add rows and drag elements into position in the rows.
Ultimatum: Default Loop Row
Ultimatum: Default Layouts
Create header and footer as partial layouts, then insert into rows in full layout.
Default Layout: Front View
Look, Ma! No styling!
Ultimatum CSS Editor
Why is it that I find going through a billion selectors slower than writing CSS in an IDE? Oh, yeah: because it is.
Ultimatum: Conclusion • Starter $65; Pro $125 (Pro lets you export
templates)
• Staggeringly complex. Would drive a newbie to insanity quickly. MUST READ DOCS.
• If you can hack the learning curve, you could eventually build any design.
• Includes custom post types, sliders, etc. You would never be able to change themes, but could handle any content.
Headway Documentation
Headway: Before You Start
Installing Headway
Headway Options
Headway: Tour of Visual Editor
Headway Grid Wizard
Headway: Grid Wrapper Settings
Headway: Select Block Type
Headway Styling
Headway: Quick Site Results
Headway: Conclusions
• Personal $59, Business $99, Developer $199 (50% discount for renewal)
• First theme I’ve used where you actually draw your layout.
• Arranging blocks vertically can be finicky.
• Fairly easy to get a basic site layout going.
• Allows template export.
Finally…
Make
I have used it and would use it again for a quick low-budget job or personal site. Might or might not be interested in Plus.
Ultimatum
Lots of potential, but not sure I want to take on that learning curve.
Headway
If I can just figure out how to keep blocks in vertical order, this could be a lot of fun. Wireframe and design in one.
Where to Find Me
Sallie Goetsch
(510) 969-9947
Twitter: @salliegoetsch
