Download Our Free Introductory Guide to the Genesis Design Framework for WordPress
Posted on 12. Jan, 2012 by Kelton Reid in Blog, Small Business Internet Marketing, Small Business Marketing, Tutorials

We’ve been thinking a lot about new WordPress users lately.
As elegant and simple as it is, WordPress can be a little daunting if you’re just beginning to work with it. The beauty of it though, is that it doesn’t have to be.
So, we’ve been taking some time to think through the big questions people have when they’re just starting out.
What came of it was an indispensible, easy to understand guide for the Genesis Framework for WordPress, compiled and written by Copyblogger Media’s Brian Gardner and our relentless team over at StudioPress.
Whether you’re just getting out of the gate with your Genesis + WordPress website, or you’re already publishing regularly, this easy-to-read distillation of how the Genesis Framework works for you is an invaluable guide for every smart online publisher.
In fact, you should go ahead and grab it even if you don’t own Genesis — it’s a fantastic primer for WordPress too.
The guide is for bloggers, copywriters, consultants, and content marketers who rely on the efficiency, security and scalability of Genesis + WordPress to make their place on the web.
Genesis Design Framework for WordPress (PDF) 3.3 MB
With the free guide, you’ll be well on your way to utilizing (and enhancing) the rock-solid security and remarkable SEO capabilities of the Genesis Framework.
With the vast array of out of the box, turn-key designs & options, unlimited support & updates, and as many website domains as you can build on, the new revolution in publishing is getting a lot easier for everyone.
As Darren Rowse puts it “Genesis lets me sleep easy.”
This free guide helps you navigate all the basics:
- An introduction to Frameworks and Child Themes: page 4
- Turn on Auto-Updates for one-click streamlined stability and peace of mind: page 38
- SEO Settings to ensure your content is reaching your audience: page 19
- Install procedures for both beginners and advanced users: page 6
- Understanding how to enable Widgets for extended functionality and efficiency: page 24
- Theme and Navigation settings to style the look and feel of your site: page 11
It’s all in there. Download it, print it, or drop it on your mobile device to keep it handy whenever you need it.
Genesis Design Framework for WordPress (PDF) 3.3 MB
Note: This is a “living” document, so as Genesis evolves, so will the guide. Check back from time to time for an updated version.
About the Author: Kelton Reid is an independent screenwriter and novelist, as well as a copywriter for Copyblogger Media. Get more from him on Google+.




