template frameworks
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TEMPLATE FRAMEWORKS
James Friesen Mango Tree Media
What is a template framework?
A framework is a tool which
• provides the structure on which you can build a site theme.
• makes theming faster and easier (layout, menus, core overrides).
• adds powerful features that would otherwise be costly to implement.
• helps with cross-browser support.
Who should use frameworks?
Who should use frameworks?
Anyone who is
• using template clubs like Rocket Theme, Joomlart, Yoothemes.
• creating a custom theme.
• NOT creating a site that MUST be lean and mean.
Template Framework: LAYOUT
Template Framework: LAYOUT
• Manage collapsible module areas and columns on your site
• Cross-browser
• Source-ordering (960 grid)
– Allows content to display first before sidebars
Template Framework: FEATURES
Template Framework: FEATURES
• Drop-Down Menus
– full-featured javascript menus with multiple levels
– modules in menus (T3 Mega Menu)
– configurable in template admin
Template Framework: FEATURES
• Javascript/CSS Compression & Caching
– no need for third party add-on
Template Framework: FEATURES
• Google Fonts
– out-of-the-box support for almost 300 web-safe fonts
Template Framework: FEATURES
• Mobile Layouts
– easily create mobile versions of your site with same Joomla content
– auto-detect mobile devices
– provide special positions for mobile-only content
Template Frameworks
WHICH TO CHOOSE?
• Gantry
• T3
• Morph
• Warp
• Construct
Template Frameworks WHICH TO CHOOSE?
• Gantry
– 960 grid layout (can be good or bad)
– lots of power and goodies
– nice mobile feature
– free GPL download
Template Frameworks WHICH TO CHOOSE?
• T3
– extremely configurable layout
– powerful options
– steep learning curve
– free GPL download
Template Frameworks WHICH TO CHOOSE?
• Morph
– easy-to-use interface
– fast loading
– currently only Joomla 1.5
– free GPL download
Template Frameworks WHICH TO CHOOSE?
• Warp
– fast loading
– user friendly
– HTML5/CSS3 options
– only available with subscription
Template Frameworks WHICH TO CHOOSE?
• Construct
– light weight
– nice mobile version
– easy to adapt existing designs
– only available with subscription
Template Frameworks WHICH TO CHOOSE?
Template Frameworks - WHICH TO CHOOSE?
GANTRY MORPH WARP T3 CONSTRUCT
HTML overrides
JC/CSS compression
Google Fonts only 1
Modules in Menus
Free Download
Joomla 1.7
Mobile Layout iPhone
960 Grid
Flexible Width
Layout Manager
TEMPLATE FRAMEWORKS
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