[“If you’re going to design a WordPress site, there are a few ways you can start. Many designers start with an HTML template that they then add WordPress code to.<\/p>\n\nOthers start with the basic WordPress code and design around that.\n\nBut others begin with a starter theme or framework, which is arguably the most efficient way to create a WP theme.\n\nSo you know you need a framework if you want to be more efficient in designing WP themes, but there are dozens of starter themes and frameworks out there. Where do you begin?\n\nThe answer to that is with the list below. Check out the free and premium frameworks and starter themes below. Try a few of them out and then decide which one(s) work best for your projects.\n\n
PageLines Platform Pro<\/h1>\n\nPrice: $95 — $175″,“Details<\/a><\/strong>\n\nPageLines Platform Pro is a drag-and-drop framework for creating custom WordPress themes. One of the best features that Platform Pro includes is a thing called \“Sections\”. These are pre-designed HTML, JavaScript or other coded modules that you can place anywhere on your site. They’re like widgets, but can be enabled or disabled on any page (without loading code on pages where they aren’t used) and they automatically register hooks for customization.\n\n
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Main Features<\/h2>\n\n
\nIncludes a number of design modes to get you started, including magazine and blog layouts, full-width layouts, and more.<\/li>\nA layout builder with drag-and-drop functionality.<\/li>\nWorks with BuddyPress and bbPress<\/li>\nUses HTML5 and works with WordPress 3.0, including custom post types and menus, and custom taxonomies.<\/li>\nIncludes support for Google Fonts API and Cufon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\nPlatform Pro is a great option for designers who want to quickly customize designs for their clients. Support for child themes makes it easy to create completely custom designs while maintaining the ease-of-use Platform Pro focuses on.\n\n \n\nSWFPress<\/h1>\n\nPrice: Free — $150+”,”
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