You don't use Genesis alone; you install a "Child Theme" on top of it to handle the design. This separates the design from the core functionality.
Customization often requires knowledge of PHP and CSS. Unlike Thrive, it does not include a native visual drag-and-drop builder, though it works well with the WordPress Block Editor. ⚖️ Which Should You Choose? thrive themes vs genesis
Uses WordPress Customizer + Genesis hooks (PHP snippets to add/move content). Design requires editing a child theme’s CSS or using a page builder plugin. No visual theme builder built-in. Verdict: ❌ Not beginner-friendly for design changes. You don't use Genesis alone; you install a