Our next major project is a theme framework

We are taking ColorLabs’ line of themes one step further. Our next major project will be a theme framework and it is called Backbone.

This project has been on our mind for well almost a year and finally we have started the development process using the design provided by Firman Firdaus (also designed BloggingNews, Modernizm, and SimpleReader). Theme framework was heavily booming in 2010 and it still hasn’t lost its charm throughout 2011. And we believe it will also has a bright future and frameworks will take a more leading role in the development and implementation of websites and blogs

A thing about a theme framework is its ultra clean and simple design. Another thing about a theme framework is the vast array of customization possibilities, layout and features. Backbone will be developed with the new and veteran WordPress users in mind and we will pack this framework with vast array of customization possibilities, layout, features and first rate SEO optimization for ease of use and expandability.

We want Backbone to be a valuable asset to theme developers and WordPress users. That’s why we are giving each detail extra care and attention. In short, we want you to actually able to do whatever you like. It has been in development for quite a while and we’re closing in on a first version, something that we are very excited about!

Some of the features will include:

Shortcodes
Layout setting
Custom CSS
Thumbnail setting
Child theme support
Sidebar manager
Meta post manager
Slider setting
General Typography
Post Content setting
Pagination settings
Up to spec with the latest WordPress Theme Review standards
and much more!

Here are a few screen shots of the backend to wet your lips:

Backbone feature - Custom CSS

Backbone features - Slider Setting Backbone features - Shortcodes

We would love to get your feedback on what you think so far. Stay tuned for updates and in the meantime, spread the word!

About Author

Anita Pravitasari

Anita is the one behind ColorLabs blog and social media accounts. As the Community Manager, she will make sure that everyone feels welcome in ColorLabs community and feels allowed to say anything, whether it is venting frustration or telling us that we are doing a great job. So, yes, she is the eyes and the ears. So hit her with everything you got (but please be gentle).

Bhavesh Patel
Looks very great. will you integrate to your Estate Expert theme ?

http://colorlabsproject.com/blog Anita Pravitasari
Thanks! EstateExpert and all the themes that we have here are independent. They won’t use the Backbone framework. Backbone will have its own child themes.
So going ahead, we will release independent themes along with Backbone child themes.

http://colorlabsproject.com Anita Pravitasari
Thanks! EstateExpert and all the themes that we have here are independent. They won’t use the Backbone framework. Backbone will have its own child themes.
So going ahead, we will release independent themes along with Backbone child themes.

http://otoboku.se manga
Looks good on the themefront.
And yes. A framework that you can build themes upon is great. It makes things so much easier to make different themes.
Both happy and sad about this news. Great that you´re going to make a framework. But how will you react with your older themes? Will they get “upgraded” with the framework as well? Or will they remain as they are now?
http://otoboku.se manga
Looks good on the themefront.
And yes. A framework that you can build themes upon is great. It makes things so much easier to make different themes.
Both happy and sad about this news. Great that you´re going to make a framework. But how will you react with your older themes? Will they get “upgraded” with the framework as well? Or will they remain as they are now?
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Reji Thomas
This more looks like the WooThemes farmework. Has this been forked from there?
Reji Thomas
This more looks like the WooThemes farmework. Has this been forked from there?
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