The Metro Pro theme is a Genesis Framework Theme built in a magazine style layout with a huge focus on background images. This is a great looking News theme that is easily customizable. As you can see in the demo version the background image stays stationary while you scroll up and down, which is a lovely effect. You can definitely use this theme for any niche but make sure you upload a background image that blends in well to the theme itself.
Metro Pros homepage has a magazine type layout with a few custom widgets needed to be set up manually. There are detailed instructions to help you do this. Unfortunately, there is no sticky menu bar attached, but if you check the StudioPress forum, there are tips on how to add it in.
This theme does include a landing page and footer widgets. Do check out the demo to see what all this theme has to offer, and visual how it could work for you!
The theme features are as follows:
Metro Pro Features
- 5 color styles
- custom header
- HTML5 markup
- theme options
- eCommerce Ready
- 6 layout options
- custom menus
- landing page template
- custom background
- featured images
- mobile responsive
- layout options
Recommended Plugin
- Genesis eNews Extended
- WooCommerce
- Genesis Connect for WooCommerce
The featured images are impactful and large, so make sure you are choosing images that are professional. Here is an example of a standard blog post and the image size.
Under each blog post you can display your autoresponder box plus much more. Check out this preview below to see what I mean.
A view of the shop details page:
Don’t forget to check out our plugins page for more awesome add-ons to really make your blog stand out.
Very Important!
This theme includes the Genesis Framework if you do not have it already installed. Theme cost is $99.95. Returning customers get discounts. Log-in to your account and view the theme details page.
If you are a developer, you know you can customize these themes on your own for your clients and add more money to your packaged deals. The Pro Plus StudioPress package is the best deal for you.
Need More Convincing?
There are thousands of plugins online to install on your blog but installing all of them is not a feasible thing to do. One thing is for sure is that you need to have a good web host or your blogging career won’t be very successful. Being on the Genesis Framework means there are custom plugins created especially for our community. Have a look at our mega list of Genesis Framework Plugins page to see which ones catch your interest.
If you are new to this whole blogging thing or looking for a little more knowledge? Take a look at our blog post on How To Start A WordPress Blog on the Genesis Framework.
Theme Setup
It’s easy to get this theme up and rolling without hiring any outside help. This tutorial is broken down into step by step segments for even novice bloggers.
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Reminder
Don’t know how to install a Genesis Framework theme? See our guide on How To Install A Genesis Framework Theme for a step by step guide. You do get a “Theme Settings” page in your admin dashboard with the Genesis Framework installed. The amount of settings depends on the theme installed.
A preview:
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