{"id":1240,"date":"2021-11-24T13:13:49","date_gmt":"2021-11-24T21:13:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpfellows.com\/?page_id=1240"},"modified":"2021-11-24T13:13:49","modified_gmt":"2021-11-24T21:13:49","slug":"generatepress-theme","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wpfellows.com\/wordpress-themes\/generatepress-theme\/","title":{"rendered":"GeneratePress Theme: The complete audit and review"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The bottom line of this GeneratePress Theme Review<\/h2>\n\n

GeneratePress is easy to install and use. It is super responsive. GeneratePress has endless options to customize for each site I build. I can enhance the theme by adding anything I need. I can add hooks anywhere in the theme. It has a 5-star rating of 1239 out of 1259 reviews.<\/p>\n\n

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What I like about GeneratePress<\/h2>\n\n

<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Easy to install and use. Fast and straightforward template.<\/span><\/p>\n\n

<\/path><\/svg><\/span>A brilliantly lightweight theme. Loads really fast.<\/span><\/p>\n\n

<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Documentation for this is excellent. Instructions are clear and helpful.<\/span><\/p>\n\n

<\/path><\/svg><\/span>The theme is super-flexible and straightforward. It is extensive, with lots of tips and examples on adapting things with code snippets (CSS, PHP) to help you.<\/span><\/p>\n\n

<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Support is speedy and genuinely supportive. They are responsive, patient, and provide clear communication.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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What I don’t like about GeneratePress<\/h2>\n\n

<\/path><\/svg><\/span>It requires CSS code to replace the published date with the last modified date. Which is challenging to do.<\/span><\/p>\n\n

<\/path><\/svg><\/span>This theme is not compatible with the official AMP plugin.<\/span><\/p>\n\n

<\/path><\/svg><\/span>The default design of GeneratePress is super simple and not very flashy. You have to use options to make it the way you want.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

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What is GeneratePress?<\/h2>\n\n

GeneratePress is a WordPress theme framework that allows users to independently build a website the way they like it. The theme is distributed for free, but also commercially.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

With the Dynamic Block Elements, I have the freedom to create whatever I need. The choices are endless: single post templates, 404 pages, custom postcards. I can customize anything.<\/p>\n\n

GeneratePress is a lightweight WordPress theme<\/a>. The new block editor, Gutenberg, gives more control over creating content. GeneratePress works well with all major page builders, including Beaver Builder and Elementor.<\/p>\n\n

GeneratePress emphasizes WordPress\u2019 coding standards. This means it has full compatibility with all well-coded plugins. This ensures it is fully compatible with plugins like WooCommerce.<\/p>\n\n

It is fully responsive and uses valid HTML\/CSS coding. It is translated into over 25 languages by their community of users.<\/p>\n\n

Overall rating<\/strong><\/td><\/td>4.9<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Ease of use<\/td><\/td>4.5<\/td><\/tr>
Reliability<\/td><\/td>5<\/td><\/tr>
SEO performance<\/td><\/td>5<\/td><\/tr>
Loading times<\/td><\/td>5<\/td><\/tr>
Learning curve<\/td><\/td>4.8<\/td><\/tr>
Price<\/td><\/td>5<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n

What are the Features of GeneratePress?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

GeneratePress is one of the most popular themes for WordPress. Especially among the people who professionally work with the content management system every day.<\/p>\n\n

This is because GeneratePress offers very well-designed features. Unlike this theme, the big players like Astra, Divi, or Elementor offer a lot of features that clutter the theme and make the website slower.<\/p>\n\n

This is one reason why especially beginners use these themes and only later with a lot of effort resort to slim themes like GeneratePress.<\/p>\n\n

GeneratePress` particularly noteworthy features<\/h3>\n\n
100% PageSpeed scores<\/strong><\/td>The main reason why we also use the theme for our website. It makes your site suuuuper fast.<\/td><\/tr>
Compatibility with other plugins<\/strong><\/td>No matter what plugin you want to use, you will never experience that the theme is not compatible with a plugin.<\/td><\/tr>
Comes with 60+ pre-built sites<\/strong><\/td>If you want to get started with your website quickly, the 60+ importable website templates will help you to start in no time.<\/td><\/tr>
Works with GenerateBlocks<\/strong><\/td>Generateblocks is by far the most user-friendly and well-designed page builder plugin. From the same author as the theme. So your theme and page builder work hand in hand.<\/td><\/tr>
Perfect support<\/strong><\/td>The support forum is better than great. We posted a total of 5 more complicated requests on the forum and got the solutions from the moderators within 30 minutes.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n

What are the benefits of using GeneratePress?<\/h2>\n\n

Let’s talk a little more about the benefits of GeneratePress. In my eyes, there are quite a few. And I’m telling you this from the point of view of a professional WordPress developer who has been working with the system for 15 years.<\/p>\n\n

Site Library<\/h3>\n\n

A library<\/a> of pre-made professionally designed sites to choose from. Each one allows you to start your site off the way you want. They provide powerful time-saving tools. As you will find, many of the designs can be used in other venues. Each pre-made design can be modified to suit your needs. Using the blocks, hooks, and other features can significantly enhance your site.<\/p>\n\n

The site library has two designs for IT, and two for brands. There are some suitable for corporate-type websites. Designs for magazine-style posts are also available. There are ten pre-made designs, especially for writers and blogs. There are eleven eCommerce designs you can choose for your web store.<\/p>\n\n

Eight multi-purpose designs give you the option to build up to almost any site you want. Realtors, vacation rental companies, architects, commercial and residential developers can all find designs.<\/p>\n\n

Three sites are designed for<\/p>\n\n