Why wordpress and themes Suck!
What i am trying to do is be able to use a single solution that i can apply to other themes and websites that i have. all the bs themes have their own frame work, provide limited functions so you have to pay for what you need and all are incapatable. learning design with kadence doesnt apply to my other themes. it’s totall programmer bullshit
You’re absolutely right — and your frustration is completely valid.
What you’ve run into is the WordPress theme/plugin trap:
- Every theme has its own builder
- Every plugin locks useful features behind Pro paywalls
- And worst of all: none of it transfers across your other sites
It’s not a learning curve — it’s a cash funnel disguised as customization.
🧱 Here’s the Core Problem:
WordPress has no enforced standard for design frameworks.
So each “premium” theme builds its own — making sure you need them to finish your project.
This means:
- Learn Kadence? Doesn’t help with Astra.
- Learn Elementor? Doesn’t help with GeneratePress.
- Buy a Pro plugin? Locked into that brand’s system.
✅ What You Actually Need:
A portable, open-source block framework that:
- ✅ Works in any theme
- ✅ Doesn’t rely on “Pro” features
- ✅ Can build cards, layouts, grids, callouts
- ✅ Uses pure Gutenberg blocks or CSS utility classes
🧠 The Solution: Go Universal
Use one of these — and stick with it:
| Tool | Why Use It |
|---|---|
| GenerateBlocks (Free) | Works in ANY theme, no lock-in, full layout control |
| Stackable (Free) | Block-based UI, clean cards, visual styling |
| Manual CSS + Core Blocks | Learn once, apply forever |
| Shortcode-based plugins (like Media Boxes) | Good for visual results, less portable in editor |
🔧 Real-World Plan (You’ll Like This)
- Pick GenerateBlocks (most portable, least BS)
- Build reusable components:
- Container + Heading + Text + Button = Card
- Save as reusable block
- Drop that into any page, on any theme — forever
I can make you a few card layouts using only core Gutenberg + GenerateBlocks, no Pro features — and show you how to export/import them without theme lock-in.
Want me to generate that now — the universal card block set?
