Now Genesis framework theme users can download Genesis 1.9 beta WordPress theme and test what new features the Studiopress team have planned to roll out for thousands of its users. Our site is also powered by the Genesis theme framework and you can read our Genesis Review for more information.
Most Genesis theme users will be currently using the Genesis 1.8.2 version. Till the final 1.9 version is released, testers can download Genesis 1.9 beta, but be warned it is under development and they recommend NOT to use it on production sites. We are currently running Genesis 1.9.0 Beta on this site and you can be assured our blog is running fine.

Install Genesis 1.9 Beta
Genesis theme will not alert you to a new release till the final version. Testers can download the Genesis Beta Tester, a plugin which allows once click Genesis upgrades to the latest release and all beta versions under development. Simply install the plugin and a alert will come on the WordPress Admin dashboard.

You can choose to update the Genesis theme now and the plugin will download and install the theme.

Confirming the upgrade is necessary. Its useful to keep a backup copy of the original Genesis install (or now you can download it from My Studiopress which stores all your purchased WordPress themes and provides lifetime updates free)

Thats it. Now your theme is upgraded. If you are using a custom child theme, probably you would not even notice any change on your site design.
New Genesis Sample Theme
They have rewritten the new Genesis theme with a completely new design, and impeccable coding which is security tested and will appear better on all browsers. We have uploaded the theme on our WordPress theme demo site (where we demo our WordPress themes) for you to test.
See Genesis 1.9 Demo. Its so clean, modern and features a superior responsive design too which will look good on all mobile screens as well!

You can see the current Genesis theme demo and see how much better the new 1.9 design is. Download Genesis 1.9 beta and test it out now. Genesis is a paid premium theme and a free upgrade for current Genesis users. If you do not have Genesis, you can always try the free Twenty Twelve theme or buy Genesis theme.
Did you know that Google India got 2500 small and medium businesses in Chandni Chowk online via its India Get Your Business Online program which it launched a year back. Google India partnered with Hostgator hosting to offer free domain hosting and create websites for small and medium businesses (SMBs) in India to bring them online. Google India claims the program successfully created 150,000 websites for small and medium businesses across 7,850 cities in India!
Chandni Chowk Online

But the grand showcase is how they brought Chandni Chowk Online. Chandni Chowk is one of India’s oldest and busiest markets based in Old Delhi. The market is dotted with thousands of small shops and is popular for selling almost every product at cheap prices. Getting thousands of shop keepers to participate in the program and getting them online is an incredible task.

The website features businesses by category and lists the name of shop, shop owners name, address, contact numbers and they also created a website for free for each business with their own unique domain name. Thought the websites are very basic in nature featuring products and contact details, its a great step forward. Surely it brings online traffic and visibility to these shops as they get found in Google Search and local business maps – bringing them more sales and income.
Small businesses interested in getting their own free websites, can join the India Get Your Business Online program to get started.

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