The Reactiv theme is a 3rd party Genesis Framework Theme made for news blogs in just about any niche. This is a minimalistic News Theme packed with built-in features. The homepage displays a search box in the navigation bar for easy searching of your blog.
Below this, you have a space for your logo image with social media links aligned to the right-hand side. This homepage features a large responsive slider widget, displaying images you can link to important blog posts and pages.
The footer widget appears on every page, with space for text as well as an option to include thumbnails of your Flickr images. There are a few widgets to set up if you wish to get the newspaper layout that’s shown in the demo version. Customize this theme even further with our free tips in our Genesis Tutorials category.
Let’s get to the Reactiv Theme Features.
Reactiv Features
- Responsive Design
- Portfolio Functionality
- Easy Customizable Slider
- Works across Major Browsers
Themedy Core Features
- Backend Options and Multiple Theme Styles
- Full Documentation and Excellent Forum Support
- Landing Page Template
- Custom Shortcodes
- PSD Included
- Cross Browser Compatible
Here is a sample of Reactiv’s footer widget I mentioned earlier:
Here is a view of the portfolio page that you can utilize for anything you wish to use if for. Do get creative in how to use this page. Perhaps a landing page is a good idea.
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 $129.95. 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.
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 amount of settings depends on the theme installed.
A preview:
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