Genesis Framework and StudioPress Themes Now Available for WP Engine Customers .
Genesis Framework and StudioPress Themes Now Available for WP Engine Customers
Genesis Framework and StudioPress Themes Now Available for WP Engine Customers .
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It’s official! Beginning today, access to the Genesis Framework and 35 premium, WordPress StudioPress Themes are included in your plan for free when you sign up for a WP Engine account .
Both the themes and theme framework, which WP Engine began adding to its platform after acquiring StudioPress in June , are also available to existing customers, who can access them through their User Portal . If you’re on one of our Personal, Professional or Business plans, you can convert to one of to one of our new Startup, Growth or Scale plans for immediate access.
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