PROS
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> Optimized for SEO
>Accessibility ready
> Easy to use and customize
>Lightweight
CONS
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> Starter sites are available only on the premium version
> No Header And Footer Builder
> No New Innovative Features
General Outlook
The Generate press theme is a free multipurpose theme that comes with built-in SEO optimization and works with all major page builder plugins. It is a light weighted theme that loads fast and with plenty of customization options.
In this review let's Have a look at their performance and the features provided by them and How far are they really good?
Table of Content
1. GeneratePress Theme
Installation Process
The free versions of the theme are downloaded from the official just login into your WordPress dashboard and go to Appearance > Themes. Search for GeneratePress, press Install. After installation, you'll need to activate it press Activate and follow the below-mentioned steps for the theme set up.
Theme Setup
Now you are requested to download the plugins go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin. Choose GP Premium plugin and press Install press activate. Now it's time to activate the modules Appearance > GeneratePress activate the one according to your wish.
When it comes to plugins the theme works with major page builder plugins to create any type of unique and well-looking layout you want.
Using The theme’s dashboard you can quickly activate the premium modules anytime without adding unnecessary features.
Premium Version
Downloading the premium version needs a license then downloading the GeneratePress Premium plugin from your account. You need to download the free version to activate your site downloaded the plugin file from your account go to the WordPress dashboard and click activate follow the mentioned steps for theme setup.
Customization Options
When it comes to customization the theme provides you plenty of features to make your website looks unique. It gives access to customize all the important colours, fonts use in your website and upload your logo by using easy sliders and drop-down menus. It is recommended to add page builder plugins to add more styling options to your website.
The free version of the theme is packed with a limited number of choices to choose from avoid confusion with features but it is more than enough for a normal website. But the premium version comes with more exciting customization features than you think .
Starter Sites
As far as starter site goes the theme provides you with a number of premade starter sites that you can use with or without a page builder plugin. But the free version of the theme won't offer these templates you need to go with the premium version.
If you go paid version of the theme you get access to the entire site library which has more than 50 starter sites and 50+ templates to choose from comes with the standard WordPress editor to change the style according to your wish.
If you choose the Beaver page Builder plugin it comes with 6 starter sites and the Elementor page builder plugin which gives you 14 sites to choose from.
The sites span different niches so you’re bound to find one that works for your brand or business. That said, each option includes a different set of demo sites. In other words, if you see a site you like that’s available with the standard editor, you won’t find it in the Elementor or Beaver Builder version.
Performance Features
The theme is very flexible that you can use for any type of website. It is lightweight and compatible packed with a limited number of essential features to load fast.
The main advantage to paid users is that they can enable premium modules so that they give access to add only the features you need not unnecessary things. If you find any feature needed in future you could enable that.It is the theme that is optimized for SEO and coded with the latest WCAG guidelines
Page Builder Integration
As far as page builder plugins go either Beaver Builder or Elementor plugins comes with premade starter sites to speed up the design or development of your website
Other plugins such as Brizy, Divi can also be used just install and use it with GeneratePress theme develop your site on scratch
If, on the other hand, you prefer Brizy, Divi or another page builder plugin, you can install it and use it with the GeneratePress theme to build your site from scratch.
The theme allows you to control only the general layout on a per-page basis, so kindly check for safety if you use a page builder plugin that is not an Elementor or Beaver Builder.
Premium Modules
The paid users get access to more features than the free version users they will get more options to choose from such as they get more colour options as well as more typography options. Not only features but also they could download some of the unique page layouts, hero blocks, and more.
At last, the premium module comes with best the best feature that’s already optimized to load fast your online web store.
The Generate press theme has already crossed millions of downloads and thousands of 5-star reviews. It is a lightweight theme that loads fast.
It will be a great treasure if you are looking for modern and unique looking websites but you need to upgrade to the pro version packed with a decent number of starter sites well optimized for performance also comes with SEO ranking which helps you store to reach many customers.
The theme is easy to customize comes with plenty of customization options. It integrates with major WordPress plugins allows you to use more and more features..
You can contact the Help desk team anytime for any type of clarification you needed. They provide you with detailed documentation of the theme that you can refer to. It covers everything from theme installation to importing and customizing starter sites according to your needs.
The free version users can search the forums and read the replies and could get clarified or you can post about your issue on the WordPress.org support section of this theme.
When it comes to pre-sale questions that are about the premium version of the theme, you can fill out their contact form to get a reply.
The paid version of the theme is available on yearly and lifetime plans. The yearly plan comes at $59. The lifetime plan costs $249.Both the plans are packed with all premium modules & features and WooCommerce integration, more menu options provide access to the entire Site Library which allows you to import a starter site with a single click and can use the theme on up to 500 websites.
