Whether you're a novice or an advanced developer, Genesis provides the foundation that takes WordPress to places you never thought it could go. Because Genesis is much more than a mere WordPress theme; it's an underlying framework of immaculate code that offers three important benefits: SEO, security, and a huge selection of design options. Learn how to get up and running with Genesis in these tutorials from Carrie Dils. She'll show you how to configure the basic settings, from selecting a layout to enabling comments; create menus and add them to your site; choose a homepage; and work with popular widgets. She also offers a few tips for when you're ready to take WordPress further with search engine optimization (SEO) and templates.

• Introduction
• 1. Understanding Genesis
• 2. Configuring Basic Theme Settings
• 3. Using Menus in Genesis
• 4. Understanding Different Types of Homepage Setups
• 5. Working with Widgets and Widget Areas
• 6. Taking Genesis Further
• Conclusion