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]

When it comes to quality theme frameworks, flexibility is what you should be looking for.   When it comes to flexibility, currently the most flexible blog theme framework available is the Flexx theme by iThemes.

As of today’s date, this popular theme boasts over 1, 056 possible combinations, all controlled via the control panel or through the widget panel.    You can set the header, sidebar, footer, and several other elements to look and function the way you want it to!

The Flexx theme also has several pre-built styles, the option of having a rotating header image, and a Menu Builder allowing you to pick and choose what Pages you want in the menu navigation, including subpages.

Here is a few examples of the possible Flexx layouts you can get:

Flexx Theme Framework

Flexx Theme

Flexx Sports Theme

You can view the live demos of these themes here.

Flexx Theme Framework Features:

• 1,056 possible layout combinations – Pick and choose your layout with a mouse click
• Rotating header images – Easily upload your new header images and set the Flash-like transition effects
• Contact Form Page Template – The custom image uploader feature allows you to personalize your site with your own logo
• Plug and Play Graphic Changes – Easily change the look of your site by uploading new background images (setting every different combo with it) and setting the color through a Photoshop-like color picker.
• Menu Builder – Pick and choose what Pages you want in the menu navigation, including subpages.
• Search Engine Optimization – As with all our themes, we’ve built it to get you the best exposure in the search engines, and include a SEO panel to tweak some basic settings.
• Color Options – Flexx has a rockin’ feature that lets you easily upload new background images (setting every different combo with it) and setting the color through a Photoshop-like color picker.

Flexx Theme Framework Price Options:

If you know what style you want, you can get a single-use license for that style for only $79.95.   If you’d rather get access to all the styles and the ability to use the theme on multiple websites, you can also get the Developer’s Pack for only $249.95!

[Learn More About or Purchase the Flexx Theme Framework]

With the premium themes market continuing to grow, many designers are starting to look for the next big thing.   In the opinions of many designers we respect, theme frameworks is where WordPress themes moving towards.

Probably the most popular theme framework currently available is the Thesis theme framework.   If a quick glance at the major websites using the Thesis theme isn’t enough, feedback from the loyal cult following the theme has built will convince you.

Although it is constantly being updated, already the Thesis theme comes with one of the most comprehensive option panels currently available, giving you the ability to easily control and customize almost every aspect of the framework with ease. You can select the font style and sizes, the number of columns (1, 2 or 3 columns), the order of those columns and the exact width of each individual column.   Because all of this is controlled from the Thesis control panel, you’ll never have to manually hack any of the themes code!

Here are a few screen shots of the Thesis theme’s homepage and control panel:

Thesis Theme Framework Homepage

Thesis Theme Framework Control Panel

You can view the live demo of the Thesis theme framework here.

Thesis Theme Framework Features:

• Thesis Options Panel – one of the most comprehensive theme options panel in a premium WordPress theme. Allows you to easily control and customise almost any aspect of the framework with ease. You can customise everything including, font styles, what you want to appear in the navigation menu, page titles, your RSS feed, what meta data shows on your post / page, how your archive page shows up etc.
• Layout Options – Thesis gives you a multitude of column and width options to choose from. You can select the number of columns (1, 2 or 3 columns), the order of those columns and the exact width of each individual column – all without having to dig into the pages of code.
• Features and Teasers – Thesis gives you an option called ‘features and teasers’ that allows you to have a front page that is more of a magazine style showing featured posts and short excerpts of other posts with thumbnails.
• Automatic Thumbnail Generation – Thesis will automatically resize pictures and generate thumbnails for your posts.
• No coding experience required – The Thesis option panels allow you to command your site with ease without requiring detailed knowledge of HTML, PHP or CSS.
• Future Proof Customization System – Allows modifications with a custom style sheet meaning you can modify your theme and protect it against any future upgrades.
• Less Plug-ins Required – some of the capabilities that you would normally use plug-ins for are built into the theme. For example SEO options, Google analytics or other header and footer code, navigation menu options etc can all be managed in the theme options panel.
• Pixel Perfect Typography – Thesis has polished typography with finely-tuned geometrics for maximum legibility. You can select what type, and size, of font you want in all the different sections of the theme.
• Hooks – Thesis has a custom hook architecture that allows you to add to, subtract from or modify the functionality of your Thesis installation. It allows you to isolate all of your custom changes to just two key files. This makes your Thesis installation easy to customize, and easy to upgrade.
• Rich Style Classes – Thesis features built in classes to help you make important content stand out, and add some pizzazz to your site. You can add a drop-cap, alert box, a note box, or even wrap text around adsense ads etc.
• Customisable Multimedia Box – Thesis includes an optional fully customizable multimedia box which can be used for rotating random images, video, advertising or your own custom code.
• Search Engine Optimization – Thesis boasts the strongest SEO of any theme on the market today thanks to its expertly-coded HTML + CSS + PHP framework.
• Support – Access to documentation and a great support forum managed by talented and helpful staff
• Continuous Improvement – Thesis is continually being upgraded and improved and new featured added. When you purchase thesis you get access to lifetime updates.

Thesis Theme Framework Price Options:

The Thesis framework may sound expensive, but it is in fact rather affordable.   Currently you can get a single-use license for $87.00 or the Developer’s Pack for only $164.00.    We usually recommend people go with the Developer’s Pack due to the better value (using on unlimited websites/blogs), but you can always upgrade if you get the single-use license and decide to upgrade later.

[Read More About the Thesis Theme Framework]