Use The Genesis WordPress Theme

January 16, 2011

Use The Genesis WordPress Theme

People (especially REALTORS®) always ask me what Theme I recommend for WordPress. Today Diane Brooks Tweeted the following:

Well, I shot a quick screencast to show you why I like Genesis, in particular the StudioPress Prose Child Theme (affiliate link); it’s what I’m using here at [RicardoBueno.com]. Here’s the video:

I’m a Genesis fan because they put a lot of thought into their product (it’s a top quality product) and their Support rocks!

If you’re serious about WordPress, you’ll want to check them out (all of their themes are great). And if you’re a Real Estate Agent looking for a theme suitable to you, check out their AgentPress Child Theme (my guess is you’ll love it).

Feature Highlights:

SEO out of the box: no need to install any additional plugins. Genesis has a built-in SEO Settings panel and each post/page has SEO options enabled for you to optimize your content.
Point-and-Click Design Controls: using the Prose theme, I can customize font types/size, link colors, post title colors, add a custom head/background without having to hack away at the theme. I just click on the “Design Settings” menu and can change everything from there.
Featured Slider: if you’re a Real Estate Agent, the AgentPress theme has a great featured slider for displaying property listings on your home page.
Support: How many times do you get caught up working on something, and you need a little help and it feels like you don’t know where to go? Well, the StudioPress team has an excellent Support Forum so their always there and willing to help.

When I’m looking for a WordPress theme, I want something that’s ready to go and easy to customize. That’s why I like Genesis (that and c’mon, have you seen the StudioPress Team, they rock!). I recommend them day-in and day-out. So if you’re lookin’ for something reliable to beef up your website, check ’em out.

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Ricardo Bueno

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Ricardo Bueno is the Chief Experience Officer at Good Events Co., where he helps real estate brands produce & create unforgettable events that move the needle. He also serves as a Brand Ambassador for Real Geeks and Cross Country Mortgage, collaborating on marketing, content, and live experiences for high-performing agents and teams.

Previously, he created and led FUBCON, the “Super Bowl” of real estate conferences and one of the most talked-about conferences in the real estate industry.

Whether he’s building brands, producing events, or teaching agents how to convert leads into closings, Ricardo brings the energy, strategy, and execution to help pros stand out in a crowded market.