Title: framework
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# framework

 *  [Gaye](https://wordpress.org/support/users/confettidrop/)
 * (@confettidrop)
 * [13 years, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/framework/)
 * Is it best to download a framework first before inserting a template, or do templates
   work on wordpress with a framework? If I need a framework, what do you recommend?

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 *  [chomachomachoma](https://wordpress.org/support/users/chomachomachoma/)
 * (@chomachomachoma)
 * [13 years, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/framework/#post-3136692)
 * What kind of framework? A lot of newer themes will most likely be using a css
   framework. I’ve become a big fan of [Twitter Bootstrap](http://twitter.github.com/bootstrap/)
   most recently.
 *  Thread Starter [Gaye](https://wordpress.org/support/users/confettidrop/)
 * (@confettidrop)
 * [13 years, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/framework/#post-3136727)
 * I was looking at the Genesis and Thesis frameworks. The themes I like the most
   though are on Solostream, and I was told they just work on the WordPress Framework.
   Is that adequate or do I need to download something else to optimize my site 
   and SEO? Thanks.
 *  [PremiumWP](https://wordpress.org/support/users/premiumwp/)
 * (@premiumwp)
 * [13 years, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/framework/#post-3136830)
 * A theme framework is basically a flexible foundation theme which can be used 
   as is, built upon, or child themes added onto for different styles. (Genesis 
   and Thesis). A normal WordPress theme (i.e. Solostream and the majority of other
   themes) are stand alone themes and just work as is. You just install the theme
   in WordPress and use.
 * Each option has their pros and cons, but it really comes down to which designs
   you like the best and which works best for your needs.
 * There are SEO plugins and many other plugins you can use to optimize or add functionality
   to your site.
 *  Thread Starter [Gaye](https://wordpress.org/support/users/confettidrop/)
 * (@confettidrop)
 * [13 years, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/framework/#post-3136837)
 * Thanks for the information. It’s a little confusing and there are so many themes
   to chose from – a little overwhelming. I appreciate your help.
 *  Thread Starter [Gaye](https://wordpress.org/support/users/confettidrop/)
 * (@confettidrop)
 * [13 years, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/framework/#post-3136838)
 * Thanks for the information. It’s a little confusing and there are so many themes
   to chose from – a little overwhelming. I appreciate your help.

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