WPBeginner, the WordPress resource site founded by Syed Balkhi, has a new look.
Syed completely redesigned the site using Genesis Theme Framework.
It’s a lot more than a new design though, as he totally reworked the site, with documentation and usability in mind.
The redesign includes – tighter look, new guides section, comments section and top floating bar (like TheNextWeb & TheVerge).
Check out this side by side comparison of the homepage — old on the left, new on the right:
The new design is very sharp and clean. Syed also used subtle effects in the background that makes the site look well-organized.
The site is powered by one of the best WordPress Theme Frameworks, Genesis.
In addition to the new site structure, he also added two new sections – “Freebies” and “Videos”. He’s also working on the responsive design that will be available soon for the smartphones.
What do you think of their redesign? Please let us know in the comments below.
Looks good, well laid out. However, I still think typography choice is not up-to-the-mark in wpbeginner.com But overall Genesis has the magic touch I guess. I also want to get going on with Genesis someday soon.
New look is good but its not responsive
Nice post, and I think you are good reader too. You blog design is also very simple and very elegant. I tried to use few of your design on my blog : blogvkp
New look is great, expecting responsive design very soon !
His new site looks great and much easier to navigate. Genesis is a great framework which i also use at the moment and offer some of the best themes on the planet.
If you’re a newbie, you can’t go past StudioPress themes built on the Genesis framework or Kolakube skins on Thesis who provide excellent support.
he has gotten rid of the livefyre commenting system…all in all it looks good and is easy on the eyes
Thanks for the write up
Your welcome, Syed and thanks for stopping by.