There are a growing number of theme frameworks out there, but I wanted to make sure to cover the original theme framework called WP-Remix.  This theme framework was originally released towards the end of 2007, but has since received several updates to remain a strong competitor to the other frameworks available.

The WP-Remix theme framework features all sorts of modules, including a price comparison (charts) page, testimonials page, a template to display your images in a gallery, and of course a very nice blog template!  In addition to all of these features, there are tons of other perks.  Here is some additional information we’ve collected regarding the WP-Remix theme framework:

WP-Remix Theme Framework

You can view the live demo of the theme framework and all of its options here.

WP-Remix Theme Framework Features:

• WYSIWYG Page editor: Insert and edit page template directly from visual editor.  A complete CMS experience.
• Over 50 Page Templates: Choose from over 50 pre-structured, strategically built page templates that covers almost every layout possibility.
• Flexibility: Create different pages and have same sidebar, header, footer for all pages or you can have them different for each of them!
• Smart Drop Menu: The smart drop menu remembers exactly where you are and where you came from!
• Dynamic Codes: Insert and execute PHP and Java script codes from visual editor following WP Remix code guide.
• Add-on modules: Built in such way, it accommodates add-on modules that you can use to empower WP Remix. such as shopping cart, dynamic gallery, magazine module.
• 7 Color Schemes: Simply select one of your choice from theme admin options
• Theme Admin options: You don’t have to mess with the theme code. Set basic options directly from theme admin options such as Color Scheme, Feedburner ID, Flickr Id.
• Advertisements: The sidebars, blog and magazine module has strategic ad place holders that you can use to sell ad space or promote your own products.
• Grid Based Layouts: The theme and page templates has been built according to 18 column grid that make your designs not only more beautiful and legible, but more usable.
• Popular Plugins Compatible: It is pre-configured and pre-formatted for the famous plugins like Contact-Form[ ], Page Navi, Gravatar, Flickrss, Post Rating, Author Highlight.
• Clean, crisp design and typography
• Contact Form
• SEO ready
• Widget ready
• Printable Pages
• Support Forum
• Pre styled HTML Elements
• Documented Theme Guide PDF
• Free Technical Upgrades
• W3C valid, Cross browser Compatible

WP-Remix Theme Framework Options:

• Single-Use ($75.00)
• Multiple-Use ($275.00)

[Learn More About the WP-Remix Theme Framework]

As more designers continue to release and grow their theme frameworks, the quality of these frameworks continue to grow with them.   One of the recent entries into the theme frameworks market is the WP Unlimited framework by David Peralty.

The WP Unlimited theme has a fairly simple design but a very complex control panel, allowing the user to set up their blog without touching any code.    Once the functionality is in place, then you can easily customize the design to meet your personal needs!

Here is some screen shots of the homepage and the features included with the WP Unlimited theme framework:

WP Unlimited Theme Framework Homepage

WP Unlimited Theme Framework Control Panel

You can view the live demo of the WP Unlimited theme here.

WP Unlimited Framework Features:

• Comprehensive theme control panel to customize all aspects of the theme
• Completely customizable design – limitless options for changing the look, feel and color of your site, easily modify colors, fonts etc
• Customizable Layout – allows you to choose how many sidebars you want, and also the widths of the content and sidebars (choose between 1, 2, and 3 column layouts)
• AdSense Generator – customize the look, feel, and size of your AdSense ads without ever having to copy and paste code into your theme files.
• Built in SEO – easily optimize your site for the search engines with the built in SEO format options
• Header & Background uploader – easily upload your own header and background images from the control panel
• Hooks – add content to any part of the blog outside of the normal blog. Insert text, html, PHP etc to customize your blog further.
• Fully widgetized
• Comprehensive installation and support manual
• Free support

WP Unlimited Framework Price Options:

The WP Unlimited theme framework is currently available for only $59.00 (single-use license) or $150.00 (developer’s pack license), though that could potentially go up as this theme framework continues to gain in popularity.

[Learn More or Purchase the WP Unlimited Theme Framework]

There are a growing number of quality theme frameworks currently available, and new ones are being released each week it seems.   As a result, we often rely upon reviews from users to get an idea of the quality of a theme framework.

One of the frameworks we’ve gotten the best feedback on is the One Theme, which also features the popular One Panel (advanced control panel).  By default, the One Theme offers a variety of styles/looks to choose from and a complex control panel to get your site setup without having to hard code anything.    The One Theme also features several child themes to give the user more customization options!

Here is a screen shot of a few of their theme options as well as a picture of their popular One Panel control panel:

One Theme Framework Homepage

One Panel Control Panel

You can view the live demo of the One Theme variations here.

One Theme Framework Features:

• Thumbnail generator: choose thumbnails from multiple source options and automatically crops and resized thumbnails
• Multiple Homepage Layouts
• Threaded Comments Ready
• Widget Ready
• Switch Languages in Seconds
• Five Color Schemes (One Theme Default)
• Javascript Drop Down Menus
• Custom Search Result Page, Archive, Links, Contact Page & Sitemap Templates
• Child Pages Ready
• Child Categories Ready
• Numbered Comments
• SEO Optimized Code
• Category RSS (One Theme Default)
• Thumbnail Ready
• Gravatar Ready
• Import/Export Theme Settings
• Upload Main Logo and Footer Logo
• Upload Site Background and Header Background
• More Tag Management
• Remove Content Limit
• No Sidebars Page Template
• Google Feedburner, AdSense Ready, and Google Analytics integration
• Advertisement Ready

One Theme Framework Price Options:

The One Theme framework is available with several pricing options:

• Single-Use ($60.00)
• Two Licenses ($110.00)
• Three Licenses ($160.00)
• Five Licenses ($260.00)
• Ten Licenses ($360.00)
• Fifty Licenses ($899.00)

[Learn More or Purchase the One Theme]

If you are looking to use a free theme framework for an upcoming WordPress project, one framework that you’ll want to checkout is the WP Framework.

WP Framework is a blank WordPress theme framework, which aims to cut down on your theme development time. It gives you a solid theme foundation to build your project on top of so you can focus on project-specific features right from the git-go.

[Learn More or Download the WP Framework]

While there are a number of very high quality theme frameworks available to power users, it is important to know all your options when shopping for a framework that meets your needs.   One free theme framework that has been quickly rising in popularity is the Thematic theme by Ian Stewart.

Thematic is a free, open-source, highly extensible, search-engine optimized WordPress Theme Framework featuring 13 widget-ready areas, grid-based layout samples, styling for popular plugins, and a whole community behind it. It’s perfect for beginner bloggers and WordPress development professionals.   Here is a sample taken from the live demo:

Thematic Theme Framework

You can view the live demo of the Thematic framework here.

Thematic Theme Framework Features:

• Perfect to use as-is or as a blank WordPress theme for development
• Fully Search-Engine Optimized
• Extra widget-ready areas—13 in total and more possible in your Child Theme
• Free and commercially supported Child Themes are available for upgrading the theme
• Includes a sample WordPress Child Theme for rapid development
• A wiki-editable guide to Thematic Customization
• Ready for WordPress plugins like Subscribe to Comments, WP-PageNavi, and Comment-license
• Fully compatible with All-In-One SEO and Platinum SEO plugins
• Multiple, easy to implement, bulletproof layout options for 2, or 3 column designs
• Modular CSS with pre-packaged resets and basic typography
• Dynamic post and body classes make it a hyper-canvas for CSS artists
• Editable footer text—remove the theme credit without harming the theme
• Options for multi-author blogs

Thematic Theme Framework Price Options:

Thematic is completely FREE!  You can download the most current version here.

[Learn More or Download the Thematic Theme Framework]