Simply Noted – 3rd Party Genesis Framework Theme

The Simply Noted theme is a 3rd party Genesis Framework Theme created for all types of bloggers who like the simplest things in life, just blogging about anything that comes to mind. This is a free theme that is truly amazing for a minimal theme. Simply Noted is a one layout theme with no sidebar. However, this theme comes with a sticky menu, featured images, and footer widgets.

This is mainly for promoting your social media follow links and showcasing blog categories. You can also display an autoresponder box under each blog post to help build up your list. If you are not building one, why is that>

Here are the Simply Noted Theme Features:

Simply Noted Theme Features

• After Post Widget
• Gravtar Author
• Upload retina header
• HTML5 Markup + Mobile Responsive
• Category Template

Recommended Plugins

• Jetpack Share
• Simple Social Icons
• Genesis eNews Extended
• Gravity Forms

Here is a picture of the blog page. You have beautiful share buttons displayed, the category is listed to the left along with total comments on the right side. You have an author resource box and of course, the autoresponder box.

Under the author resource box, is a widget to display your Autoresponder code to help collect emails. Nothing fancy in the demo version but you could use the Bloom plugin to add a customized form.

Very Important!

Please keep in mind that you will need to have the Genesis Framework already installed on your blog. The cost of the framework is $59.95. This will get you a lifetime membership and free updates for the framework, which is an awesome deal.

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 perfect for professional bloggers and developers. Check out the details below.

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.

Additional SEO Optimized Child Themes

To find more beautifully designed Themes that run off a different framework, have a look at Tesla Themes. Their themes come with a clean design, powerful features, and free premium support which is most important. Schema Integration included with all themes. Visit Tesla themes to learn more. There “Standard Package” is the best value.

• Recommended SEO Guide: How To Set Up The Yoast Premium SEO Plugin
• Recommended SEO Guide: The WP Meta SEO Plugin: An Alternative SEO Plugin

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 number of settings depends on the theme installed.

A preview:

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