Adding a full width featured image behind the title NB! This is a rewrite of the tutorial making it even easier to use then the original tutorial.The result should look something like the below.I have looked ... [Read more]
Additional widget areas for Genesis themes
This tutorial contains lots of widget areas that can be used in Genesis child themes. One of the reasons why I use Genesis themes is all the information that is available on how to use it. My affiliate link ... [Read more]
Creating a sticky / fixed footer in a Genesis child theme
Genesis themes have an unique way to add a sticky / fixed footer. If your using a theme that is not a Genesis theme then check out my tutorial: Creating a footer that sticks to the bottom Sticky is actually something ... [Read more]
Customizing the blog post previews and posts page of a Genesis child theme.
Customizations done to the blog posts preview and posts page of a Genesis child theme. These are specific for the Genesis Framework - StudioPress Themes for WordPress (affiliate link).A two part series on using Code ... [Read more]
Customizing Altitude Pro – Genesis child theme
How to customize the one page Genesis child theme Altitude Pro. --- Updated September 2017 for Altitude Pro 1.1.3--- Support the site by using my affiliate link to purchase Genesis Child ... [Read more]
How to make a sticky header in WordPress
How to make a sticky header in WordPress I will show multiple ways of creating a sticky header. A fixed/sticky header that stays in place as one moves down the page. Right click the area on your web site you want to ... [Read more]
Unofficial Genesis Child Themes
Unofficial Genesis Child Themes (Article - will be updated on occasion when I find additional sites that offer Genesis Child themes.)The following is a list of Genesis Child themes not listed at the StudioPress ... [Read more]
Using the Advanced Custom Fields plugin
How to use and display Advanced Custom Fields in a Genesis theme. This is a somewhat technical tutorial on how to use Advanced custom fields. I keep text to a minimum.Creating custom fields for your custom post ... [Read more]
Custom Post Types used in Genesis Child Themes
Code used in Minimum Pro and Executive Pro StudioPress have two Child Themes that contain custom post types: Minimum Pro and Executive Pro. Minimum Pro Demo Minimum Portfolio Post type The first code contains the ... [Read more]
How to use the excerpt
How to use and style the excerpt I want to show good stylized previews of the posts on the home page without using featured images. One way is use excerpts with a Visual Editor (TinyMCE editor) to stylize the ... [Read more]
Plugins for the Genesis Framework
A few Plugins for the Genesis Framework I began this article when I noticed missing screenshots from a few plugins for the Genesis Framework.An oldie Genesis Simple Comments Plugin by Nick the Geek.This is what ... [Read more]
Adding breadcrumbs to a Genesis child theme
How I added breadcrumbs to this site There are a lot of really good resources to find when creating a web site with using a Genesis WordPress theme. The following is the code and sites I followed to create the ... [Read more]
Back to top link
A Back to top link Having a back to top link is useful for longer pages.I did a search and came across this code at https://wordpress.org/support/topic/adding-back-to-top-button-1?replies=14 One can just place the ... [Read more]
Modifying the search box in Genesis
Customizing the search box in a Genesis theme. I did some searching and found a few really nice tutorials on customizing the search box in a Genesis theme. First of all we have the WordPress ... [Read more]
Creating a social media menu
Creating a social media menu The following Social menu article is based on this tutorial by The Web Princess It has been coded for Genesis themes but can also be readjusted for other themes.It uses icons ... [Read more]
Creating a home page layout in a Genesis Theme
Creating a home page layout in a Genesis Theme The result showing the Plugin Articles section. Adding widgets code to the child theme functions file. One can just add one home widget area and ... [Read more]
Customizing the comments section
Some customizations I made for the comments section in my custom Genesis Child theme. These are specific for the Genesis Framework - StudioPress Themes for WordPress (affiliate link). I will post general customizations ... [Read more]
Customizing a Genesis Child theme
rickrduncan.com: rename genesis child theme coolestguidesontheplanet: creating WordPress child theme genesis framework artofblog.com: building a genesis child ... [Read more]
Genesis Child Themes Overview
I looked at the various Genesis Child Themes and was curious about the features of each. The following is an overview. I have listed the latest updates as is mentioned in the Downloads page at the time of this writing ... [Read more]
Genesis Framework Changelog – version history
The Genesis Framework Changelog - version history The Genesis Changelog web site Another Changelog for Genesis A short overview:15 July 2014 Genesis Framework ... [Read more]
Starting out with Genesis Themes
I decided to try out Genesis Themes as I have seen so many positive comments at various web sites. Purchasing the Genesis Framework (affiliate link meaning if you purchase a theme through it I get a percentage) one ... [Read more]
The Themify Parallax theme
The Themify Parallax theme and how I am using it Themify.me Parallax theme. Understanding the structure. Express version: Part 1. Create a section category. For instance Front. Create a front ... [Read more]
WordPress Page Templates
WordPress Page templates A Page template is a way to pre-style a page to create another type of style that is different then your other pages.It is located to the right of the content creation area of a ... [Read more]
The Themify Framework
The awesome Themify Framework! Showing some of the options that I find most valuable in the Themify Framework options. (Themify has released a new version of their framework that looks totally different then what is ... [Read more]
Making WordPress easier to use
I work on occasion as an instructor so I look at things with a beginner mindset. As I look at WordPress I can see multiple areas that can be improved to make it easier to use WordPress.Below are features I hope will ... [Read more]
Themify Page builder
The Themify Page Builder http://themify.me/ http://themify.me/docs/builderOne way to create your post and pages is by using the Themify Page Builder that are bundled with their themes.Below a post or page the ... [Read more]
The Modular WordPress theme from Mysite myway
The Modular theme from Mysite myway Here is a 15 minute initial look at the Modular theme from Mysite Myway. I am also showing various framework options and a look at the shortcode options.I am just barely ... [Read more]
Installing sample content for Suco
Installing sample content for Suco theme by Themify.me http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiK4jVuSwoY The first step in this video - Install of Wordpress through MAMP which I ... [Read more]