The Case For Minimal WordPress Setups: A Contrarian View On Theme Frameworks

When it comes to custom WordPress development, theme frameworks like Sage and Genesis have become a go-to solution, particularly for many agencies that rely on frameworks as an efficient starting point for client projects. They promise modern standards, streamlined workflows, and maintainable codebases. At face value, these frameworks seem to be the answer to building high-end, bespoke WordPress websites. However, my years of inheriting these builds as a freelance developer tell a different stor