WordPress is believed to be the best blogging software and almost 20% of the websites in the world are powered by this piece of software. WordPress come with few free default theme; twenty fifteen, twenty fourteen, twenty thirteen. These themes are totally free and good to use. There are thousands of free themes also available in theme repository of wordpress.
However, there are premium themes available for wordpress. Premium themes have certain advantages over free themes. They have the following pros generally:-
- Built in SEO Option. Optimized for search engines.
- Code Built with Speed in consideration. Website becomes fast loading.
- A variety of Theme Options. Pu anything to anywhere.
- Customization is relatively easy. No programming skill is required.
- A Professional Look and Feel.
There are many premium themes in the market. But not all of them have the above characteristics. Few are pathetic and worse than a standard free theme.
The best among all premium themes is undoubtedly Genesis Theme Framework. There are many genesis child themes which are absolutely rocking. The child themes alongwith framework are available at Studiopress.com.
You may be little bit confused and wander how WordPress, Genesis Theme framework and child theme are different. Let me explain, Compare your Blog with a Car. WordPress is the Engine. Genesis is the Body. Child Theme is the Body Colour. Similarly your blog appearance depends upon Child theme only.
If you have purchased Genesis Theme Framework you get one child theme for free. But there are limited number of free genesis child themes. We will showcase here the best, simple, minimalistic free genesis child theme.
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1. Sample Child Theme
This is the default free theme that come with Genesis theme framework. It can be used as your foundation theme for custom theme development. It has 6 page layouts, custom background, custom header, custom menus, footer widgets, threaded comments etc.

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2. Twenty Seven Pro Theme
This theme is developed by Brian Gardner who is the founder of Genesis Theme Framework. This theme has two Menus; Left Menu and Right Menu, One Sidebar, Before Header and Before Footer Widget area. There is also a sticky message.

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3. The Mobile First Theme
This theme is also developed by Brian Gardner. It is a foundation theme based on which beautiful themes may be created. It has 3 page layouts, custom background, custom header, custom menus, sticky message, footer widgets, threaded comments etc.

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4. The Endless Theme
This theme is also created by Brian Gardner. This theme supports single layout, custom header, backstretch image, background image, header menu, threaded comments etc. This theme do not have any widgets.

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5. The Minimalist Theme
It is also a creation of Brian Gardner. This theme supports single layout, custom header, background image, header image, primary and secondary menu, threaded comments etc. This theme also do not have any widgets.

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6. Mobile First Adaptation Theme
This theme is provided by artofgenesis.com. It has 3 page layouts, custom background, custom header, custom menus, footer widgets, threaded comments etc.

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7. Center Child Theme
Center is a simple blog child theme for Genesis. It is a single layout, 2 color schemes (light and dark) theme. It supports 2 footer widget areas, one header widget area, and one widget area below primary navigation menu. The grey background is very elegant.

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8. Jemma Child Theme
Jemma is a simple blog child theme for Genesis. It is 6 layout, 6 color schemes, responsive theme. It supports 3 footer widget areas, one header widget area.

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That’s all folks. If we ever come across any other useful theme, we shall update the list.