If you’ve been using a Genesis theme for a while, you might be wondering whether it’s time for something new. As design trends evolve and WordPress gets more powerful, it’s no surprise that many site owners are making the switch to Kadence.
We’ve been working with Kadence for quite some time now, and it’s become our go-to framework for building beautiful, flexible websites. It’s refreshingly modern, incredibly versatile, and a total game-changer when it comes to customizing your site. If you’re considering an upgrade, here’s why Kadence might be exactly what you’re looking for.
What Makes Kadence Different from Genesis?
Genesis was once the gold standard in the WordPress world — stable, clean, and developer-friendly. But as the web has changed, so have the needs of bloggers and business owners. Genesis relies heavily on widget areas, PHP templates, and a more hands-on approach that often requires some tech know-how.
Kadence, on the other hand, is built with today’s WordPress user in mind. It uses the Block Editor, which means drag-and-drop editing, live previews, and endless customization options. All without touching a single line of code!
Not sure what a theme framework is or what Kadence does? Here’s an overview of Kadence and how it works!
Why Site Owners are Making the Switch to Kadence
1. Visual Page Building
Say goodbye to rigid templates and hello to total creative freedom. 🪄 Kadence lets you design every page visually using the WordPress Block Editor. Drag and drop, move things around, tweak layouts, and quickly build pages that reflect your style + work for your goals!
2. Easy to Customize
Between the Kadence Theme and Kadence Blocks, you have complete control over your website’s design. You can easily:
- Choose your own fonts and colors
- Customize the layout of the header, navigation, and footer
- Adjust font sizes, line height, margins, padding, spacing, and so on
- Freely rearrange sections on any page, and move sections between pages
- Create your own custom sections using Kadence Blocks
- Adjust mobile, tablet, and desktop settings
- And so much more!
All of this happens right inside Kadence, no coding or extra tools required.
3. Modern Features Already Built-In
With Kadence, you don’t have to hunt for plugins or cobble together workarounds. Features like sticky headers, scroll-to-top buttons, animation effects, author boxes, related posts, and a large library social icons come built right into the theme.
4. Lightning-Fast Performance
Kadence is lightweight and optimized for speed, which means your site will load quickly and rank better in search engines. If your Genesis site has started to feel slow or outdated, Kadence is a breath of fresh air!
5. Kadence is Free
One of the best parts about Kadence? Both the Kadence Theme and Kadence Blocks plugin are completely free to use. That means you can start building and customizing your site right away using the flexible, free tools built into Kadence.
6. Designed for Mobile
Your website should look just as beautiful on a phone as it does on a desktop. Kadence includes mobile-specific design controls so you can adjust fonts, spacing, and layout to ensure a smooth, polished experience on every device. 📱
7. Ready for Your Online Shop
Running a shop or thinking about starting one? Kadence integrates seamlessly with WooCommerce, giving you tons of options to style your product pages, cart, and checkout experience, right from the Customizer.
8. Simple, Beginner-Friendly Setup
Setting up a new site can be overwhelming, but Kadence takes all the guesswork out of the process. With the built-in one-click demo import, you can start with a professionally designed layout and then customize it with your own content and unique style.
What You’ll Love About 17th Avenue Kadence Child Themes
Kadence is powerful on its own, but combined with a 17th Avenue theme? That’s where the magic truly begins. ✨
At 17th Avenue, we specialize in creating feminine, modern WordPress themes that are as functional as they are stylish. Our themes blend aesthetic with purpose, and are thoughtfully crafted to elevate your content, boost conversions, and drive sales. Whether you’re a blogger, influencer, business owner, coach, or shop, you’ll find a theme that you love and aligns with your goals.
If you’re wondering whether a 17th Avenue theme is right for you, this guide is a great place to start!
Ready to Get Started with Kadence?
If you’re dreaming of a website that’s easier to update, more customizable, and just plain more fun to use, Kadence might be exactly what you need.
Explore our helpful resources below:
- How to Switch from Genesis to Kadence
- New to WordPress? Start Here
- What is Kadence? A Beginners Guide
- How to Choose Your First Theme
