The News Pro theme is a Genesis Framework Theme created for any blogger who runs some type of news blog. The homepage design mimics a magazine style and can provide all kinds of information in its customized homepage.
This theme has a few built-in advertising blocks for earning revenue or promoting a service/business that you have. The perfect starter News Theme has all that you need to run a popular blog and is easily customizable. You will get free support on the StudioPress community forum and you can check out our Genesis Framework Tutorials for great tips and guides.
News Pro comes with a primary and secondary navigation bar, a side column and a unique homepage look with several useful widgets. To get the demo version look, you just have to follow the detailed instructions that come with this theme. This was the first theme I had ever used when I entered into the blogging world. I did a ton of modifications though it wasn’t to duplicate the look of the home page. I had a vision what I wanted and worked hard to make it happen. Let’s get to some of the features included.
News Pro Features
- 5 color styles
- featured images
- custom menu
- eCommerce Ready
- 6 layout options
- HTML5 markup
- custom background
- theme options
- mobile responsive
- custom header
- layout options
Required Plugins
- Simple Social Icons
- Genesis eNews Extended
- Genesis Tabs
Here is what the blog page looks like if you use the demo blog setup.
Here is a preview of the footer widgets. Looks like it’s just all categories and a autoresponder box in the demo version. You can still add any widget you want to in there. I’d suggest social links, About page and contact page at least. Again it’s your decision on what you put in this location.
A look at the shop 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 do 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 deal. 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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The News Pro theme is one of the best WordPress themes. It’s a multipurpose theme which you can use in lots of different ways. Not only News Pro, almost all the Genenis child themes are multipurpose themes. They can be used lots of different types of blogs.
Thank you for the comment Brian, this was my first theme I used a long time ago when I joined Studiopress. :)