Sold. I watched the class converter in action in one of Cracka's videos, so I was already interested - plus, there's the current LTD sale until July 10th. This video was the last push I needed. So many a-ha moments (also, ooh and aah moments) in here!
Holy Crap! I was in the same boat as you in regards to disregarding this plugin because I am using ACSS. That was until you showed me these excellent features.
Sold, too. With all the LTD available (ACSS, Core Framework and AT) around Bricks as we speak now, you have convinced me to go with AT to suit my particular workflow.
I am curious@@nickarceco are you using AT and AutoCSS? I am not a developer, just someone building my own sites and want the tools to do that properly, and easily! I have Bricks after experiencing the likes of Elementor & Spectra...light and day differences. I have just invested in ACSS too, and it's a great tool but totally bewildering to use just because of the size of the database and the difficulty finding the desired class or variable (and 1500 entries on a google sheet doesn't help!). Seems AT makes that process a lot easier so my question is...Does AT provide enough styling options (and more easily accessed) than ACSS, and is it a replacement rather than a parallel option? Thanks Nicholas, I'm enjoying the channel
@@david.robertson.photography I use them both side by side. I havent had a chance to take a look at all of the new updates that AT has put out but i believe ACSS has its place as the css framework king and AT is the bricks builder enhancer. I would recommend both.
Appreciate your take on the Themer plugin (which I own as well). I agree with your assessment; I feel it's a must have addition to Bricks. My primary concern with Advanced Themer, which you point out, is the lack of documentation. While I do enjoy exploring, there I many times I just want to get the job done.
Great video, Nick! I’m in the same boat as you. I feel like AT has too much going on to really know what it does. You have convinced me to possibly buy it one day.
Great review. Had purchased but was not using as I was somewhat confused. You did a great presentation. Am really liking you videos and learning so much
Thanks for sharing, looks very useful! I am a bit concerned by the increasing dependencies in various plugins, but if it helps to speed up or simplify the work, why not. 7:45 If I rememember correctly from another video you can now use Shift + click to insert an element as child and focus it instantly (?).
Slightly off topic, but interested to know your thought process in deciding when/where to use either WPCodebox or the Bricks fields/ editor for styling. What's your preferred workflow, do you mix and match, or favor one over the other? Love to know your reasoning. I struggle a bit with that myself. Cheers!
I was all in on doing everything on wpcodebox for styling and doing little to no styling in bricks. After using Advanced themer I’m considering moving to a mix of both. So I will have to figure out how I will make that work and if it’s worth mixing. It’s always best to do everything in one if you can but without SASS in bricks it makes it more complicated.
I’ve thought about it but it is very similar to Kevin Geary’s blueprint stack just with some things interchanged. I will definitely see if it’s a viable video: ua-cam.com/video/hbwO0J9OPZs/v-deo.html
Excellent video, thanks. As a somewhat new Bricks/ACSS user I want to make sure I'm not running into any conflicts by also using Advanced Themer. You say to turn off the "framework" features. Is this just everything under the "CSS Variables" tab in AT? Or should I be turning some other stuff off as well? Thanks!
To give you an idea of what I use. I turn off everything under the “general” tab in global settings off except for “builder tweaks”. Frameworks would be global colors and global theme css variables.
While most people seem to be excited by the inclusion of ACF for me it was a dealbreaker. I used Metabox on sites in the past, and ACPT now. I don't want a second custom post type plugin on every site I build if Advanced Themer were added to the mix.
Great video! Like you, I was under the impression it was an ACSS competitor and I am very glad to see that isn't the case. Also, what plugin are you running that is indicated by the little robot icon above your structure panel?
As usual, a very well done video. Very insigthful. I am tempted to buy the LTD of Advanced Themer that is available until July 10th, do you think its worth it? I have ACSS and Frames LTD, so I am doubtful.
I’m already diggin’ this plugin. However, my question is, is it really necessary to have ACSS seeing as Advanced Themer delivers, or is it okay to utilize both? In addition, I like the font styling and color options as seen in Advanced Themer over ACSS, but is there a way to use on without having a super conflict between the two as far as naming conventions go? Thanks for this video walkthrough. Super helpful.
In my opinion ACSS is absolutely needed. I don't use advanced themer for any of its CSS framework options. ACSS does what its name intends it automatically gets your CSS started with well built variables and classes. The typography settings in ACSS and far better than using advanced themers IMO because I can easily swap type scales with just a dropdown and if I need to override a typescale for a specific typography style I can. You sure could use both. you would HAVE to use ACSS typography because you cant turn it off. You could turn off ACSS colors and use Advanced Themer colors and then create your own variables for whatever you want. :root { --some-random-color: #9c728e; }
Hold on, you're telling me ACF Pro comes included?! Does that mean I could potentially cancel my ACF subscription and get rid of it, but still have it via AT? 😄
That’s what that means! Just know it’s not like you will have a license to ACF if you do it that way. It works a little bit differently. The ACF updates are controlled by Advanced Themer. Also the reason it’s not marketed is because I guess ACF highly discourages plugins or themes from making it a selling point.
@@nickarceco That's so cool! I'm aware that I'll not have a license in the traditional sense, but that doesn't bother me - it's only a plus for me if updates are handled by AT, cause as of now the updates has to be done manually, since my regular license is only valid for one site 😅 I grabbed the AT Unlimited LTD a few days ago, while it's still available. I reckon that means, I'll have ACF Pro on every Bricks site where I install AT, right? 😊
@@nickarceco For the record, I want to reinstate my opinion, I made a mistake not using it! It's phenomenal add, especially when Bricks lacks of these things. Hope for more update for it settings. Once again, Thank you for your share & effort. P.S. "Advanced Themer (not affiliate)" We don't care if it's affiliate or not, you are genuine and transparent person, add ur affiliate for you hard work budd.
Nicolas - In the video you use about-hero__ or page-section__ as your BEM naming convention. Keen to hear more, for example what if the services page uses the same about hero section. How do you handle this?
I usually have the design before I build out a website so I will know if it’s going to be a reused element or if it’s singular. If it’s singular I’ll use something like about-hero and if not I’ll find a more global class name to use like primary-hero__ secondary-hero__. If I find out after I’ve already built a section that im going to use it again I’ll just quickly change the class names over to the more global naming.
It amazes me that we meanwhile "complain" about a slow workflow with ACSS - in a positive way. Day to day i find more workflow improvements where my brain screams "i absolutely needed that, i didn't even knew i needed this.
@@nickarceco Tbh you made me want to buy Advanced Themer. But sadly the LTD ist not available anymore and i am more of a hobbyist regarding webdesign. Yearly License are already at somewhat a high price and i can't affort that much more. If only there was a lite version with "only" the features you've shown in the video since i've setteled for MetaBox, ACSS and the other Geary Stuff :D
From my understanding you can activate the AT framework modules if you wanted to and it won’t interfere with ACSS. I just don’t need any of the framework modules.
I was hoping you would discuss the AT API connection with ChatGPT to generate text and images that are automatically downloaded to the media library. Seems like that could "potentially" be the most important feature of all long-term. That could push me off the fence. Perhaps a quick follow-up video on this AI feature would be helpful to many before the LTD offer expires.
I dabbled with the gpt feature and I wasn’t a big fan of the integration. I prefer to use the actual gpt playground or chatgpt so that the AI has a long conversation as reference. It’s not a bad feature I think many will love it just not one of my top 10 features
Maybe I’m missing something though. It would be amazing if Maxime mixes in the ability to read the entire pages content to make decisions on text. That would be killer
I’m concerned about plugin compatibility. I don't want too many plugins. I see people in Facebook groups always having problems. What’s your opinion? I currently have Bricks, ACSS, Frames, WPCodeBox 2, LoginPress, and Advanced Custom Fields.
I think you would be solid. I think my base website kit is like 12-15 plugins. I just always make sure I use plugins that have great support/developers and I'm usually in the clear
I don’t think you will regret the move. I moved from oxygen to bricks and love it. This is what I use Framework: Automatic CSS Wireframing: Frames Extra components: Bricks Extras Animations: Motion Page (not builder specific) Filtering: WPGridBuilder Snippets: WPCodeBox And advanced themer isn’t a necessity but it’s good to have.
@@pahtashow here’s my position on breakdance. I think that breakdance is an excellent tool however, it teaches you how to do things the wrong way or “shortcut way” similar to elementor with no emphasis on class management. Now bricks teaches you how to do things from a hand coding angle and can provide some real world skills that translate outside of bricks. Like how to write css and understanding classes.
apparently you can include acf pro in a premium plugin. you just cant advertise it which makes sense as to why I cant find this feature on their website: www.advancedcustomfields.com/resources/including-acf-within-a-plugin-or-theme/
Thanks for the video and your insights. You are right, for the first versions of Advanced Themer there were no documentation videos. But here is the latest from creator Maxime Beguin where he explains every feature: ua-cam.com/video/6Cz22BkI8uY/v-deo.html
I did end up watching this. I just wish there was some internal documentation. I was telling maxime quick GIFs of what gets added per feature would be amazing. would be especially easy with screen.studio that he uses.
NOTICE: Advanced Themer no longer comes with ACF Pro for purchases after April 1, 2024. This was due to rule changes from ACF not Advanced Themer.
Ohh, thats a sad new, i wanted to buy AT mainly due to ACF Pro. So its now worthless for me..
@@pelpavel Ill tell you, even without ACF Pro, AT has become indispensable to me. cant build without it anymore
@@pelpavel that made no sense, why not just buy ACF Pro then?
Honestly I wish the Bricks team would just buy over Advanced Themer and integrate all these features inside. That would be the dream.
I’m sure they will bring some of them eventually. I know they have more pressing things though.
Sold. I watched the class converter in action in one of Cracka's videos, so I was already interested - plus, there's the current LTD sale until July 10th. This video was the last push I needed. So many a-ha moments (also, ooh and aah moments) in here!
That was my exact reaction after I started to understand the features. Lots of a-ha moments.
On their website they say, there is no LTD. Is it somewhere still available?
@@mandrael Nope, it only lasted until July 10th.
you can imagine my shock hearing a shout out haha. Thanks Nick, great vid.
I appreciate you making the video! I would have had no clue about the feature.
great short video. love that you show after each time where to find and activate the setting =)
That was my biggest problem with the plug-in was finding where everything was so figured I could help!
Holy Crap! I was in the same boat as you in regards to disregarding this plugin because I am using ACSS. That was until you showed me these excellent features.
Sold, too. With all the LTD available (ACSS, Core Framework and AT) around Bricks as we speak now, you have convinced me to go with AT to suit my particular workflow.
I ended up passing on the ACSS LTD in favor of AT even though I cant go without ACSS.
I am curious@@nickarceco are you using AT and AutoCSS? I am not a developer, just someone building my own sites and want the tools to do that properly, and easily! I have Bricks after experiencing the likes of Elementor & Spectra...light and day differences. I have just invested in ACSS too, and it's a great tool but totally bewildering to use just because of the size of the database and the difficulty finding the desired class or variable (and 1500 entries on a google sheet doesn't help!). Seems AT makes that process a lot easier so my question is...Does AT provide enough styling options (and more easily accessed) than ACSS, and is it a replacement rather than a parallel option? Thanks Nicholas, I'm enjoying the channel
@@david.robertson.photography I use them both side by side. I havent had a chance to take a look at all of the new updates that AT has put out but i believe ACSS has its place as the css framework king and AT is the bricks builder enhancer. I would recommend both.
Many tnx for your support!
Damn, the class converter and "free" ACF-Pro settles it to get the unl. LTD
Great video! I would definitely think about it.
these are some amazing tweeks. I will def have another look at this.
I appreciate the demo. I'm going to give this a whirl. These features will definitely improve upon bricks workflow.
I’m still playing with them and trying to get my workflow down but definitely enjoying the features
Appreciate your take on the Themer plugin (which I own as well). I agree with your assessment; I feel it's a must have addition to Bricks. My primary concern with Advanced Themer, which you point out, is the lack of documentation. While I do enjoy exploring, there I many times I just want to get the job done.
man I spent so much time just combing though it to test each feature. it was rough haha definitely needs some type of documentation
i think i'll grab it just for ACF pro, and the features here arn't half bad either.
Pretty much my thoughts!
Wow, powerful quality-of-life stuff!
Great video, Nick! I’m in the same boat as you. I feel like AT has too much going on to really know what it does. You have convinced me to possibly buy it one day.
Great review. Had purchased but was not using as I was somewhat confused. You did a great presentation. Am really liking you videos and learning so much
Thanks for sharing, looks very useful! I am a bit concerned by the increasing dependencies in various plugins, but if it helps to speed up or simplify the work, why not.
7:45 If I rememember correctly from another video you can now use Shift + click to insert an element as child and focus it instantly (?).
I had no idea! I’m gonna try it
Slightly off topic, but interested to know your thought process in deciding when/where to use either WPCodebox or the Bricks fields/ editor for styling. What's your preferred workflow, do you mix and match, or favor one over the other? Love to know your reasoning. I struggle a bit with that myself. Cheers!
I was all in on doing everything on wpcodebox for styling and doing little to no styling in bricks. After using Advanced themer I’m considering moving to a mix of both. So I will have to figure out how I will make that work and if it’s worth mixing. It’s always best to do everything in one if you can but without SASS in bricks it makes it more complicated.
@@nickarceco would love to see that video on AT with WPCB2! Thx for this superb video on AT - most useful!
Great!
For ideas I recommend the Cracka's video of Custom CSS and Class Converter.
Cheers!
I'll check it out!
Great overview. Could you make a video overviewing your plugin stack? I am very interested in your experienced choices.
I’ve thought about it but it is very similar to Kevin Geary’s blueprint stack just with some things interchanged. I will definitely see if it’s a viable video: ua-cam.com/video/hbwO0J9OPZs/v-deo.html
Just needs a quick select tailwind config sync and it'll be top tier
Excellent video, thanks. As a somewhat new Bricks/ACSS user I want to make sure I'm not running into any conflicts by also using Advanced Themer. You say to turn off the "framework" features. Is this just everything under the "CSS Variables" tab in AT? Or should I be turning some other stuff off as well? Thanks!
To give you an idea of what I use. I turn off everything under the “general” tab in global settings off except for “builder tweaks”.
Frameworks would be global colors and global theme css variables.
Thank you!@@nickarceco
Interesting, very informative, good teaching style
Thanks Nicholas, I purchased this based on your video 👍
Hope you enjoy it!
Bricks builder is the best. Not completely sold on this plugin but I do like the convert to class feature.
Yeah it’s definitely something that isn’t necessary but more quality of life stuff.
And free ACF Pro
While most people seem to be excited by the inclusion of ACF for me it was a dealbreaker. I used Metabox on sites in the past, and ACPT now. I don't want a second custom post type plugin on every site I build if Advanced Themer were added to the mix.
Totally understandable.
Incredibly useful stuff. LTD insta-buy IMO if you use Bricks at all. Great video. Thanks for sharing!
Awesome video! Made me buy AT. 😅
One question though... What plugin are you using for media management in the video at 2.25?
That would be happyfiles.io/ its from the bricks team
@@nickarceco Fantastic! Thank you! 😊👍
Great overview. 👍
Excellente vidéo
amazing videos. Thanks!
Great video, Nicholas! Extremly well explained from start till end. I like your professional mindset and approach, very close to mine. ;-)
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video! Like you, I was under the impression it was an ACSS competitor and I am very glad to see that isn't the case. Also, what plugin are you running that is indicated by the little robot icon above your structure panel?
That was advanced themer. It has a gpt integration. Didn’t make it on my list but it’s worth playing with in my opinion.
As usual, a very well done video. Very insigthful. I am tempted to buy the LTD of Advanced Themer that is available until July 10th, do you think its worth it? I have ACSS and Frames LTD, so I am doubtful.
I think it’s worth it as it’s a whole separate type of plug-in. Quality of life improvements for bricks itself.
Really useful. Thanks!
I’m already diggin’ this plugin. However, my question is, is it really necessary to have ACSS seeing as Advanced Themer delivers, or is it okay to utilize both? In addition, I like the font styling and color options as seen in Advanced Themer over ACSS, but is there a way to use on without having a super conflict between the two as far as naming conventions go? Thanks for this video walkthrough. Super helpful.
In my opinion ACSS is absolutely needed. I don't use advanced themer for any of its CSS framework options. ACSS does what its name intends it automatically gets your CSS started with well built variables and classes. The typography settings in ACSS and far better than using advanced themers IMO because I can easily swap type scales with just a dropdown and if I need to override a typescale for a specific typography style I can. You sure could use both. you would HAVE to use ACSS typography because you cant turn it off. You could turn off ACSS colors and use Advanced Themer colors and then create your own variables for whatever you want.
:root {
--some-random-color: #9c728e;
}
Hold on, you're telling me ACF Pro comes included?! Does that mean I could potentially cancel my ACF subscription and get rid of it, but still have it via AT? 😄
That’s what that means! Just know it’s not like you will have a license to ACF if you do it that way. It works a little bit differently. The ACF updates are controlled by Advanced Themer. Also the reason it’s not marketed is because I guess ACF highly discourages plugins or themes from making it a selling point.
@@nickarceco That's so cool! I'm aware that I'll not have a license in the traditional sense, but that doesn't bother me - it's only a plus for me if updates are handled by AT, cause as of now the updates has to be done manually, since my regular license is only valid for one site 😅
I grabbed the AT Unlimited LTD a few days ago, while it's still available. I reckon that means, I'll have ACF Pro on every Bricks site where I install AT, right? 😊
Yes sir! You would be correct.
Thx for this! I'm not a fan of using such plugins & AT. But here to pay you Thank you.
Good luck to the developer, good product.
Appreciate you being here anyway and supporting by watching/commenting
@@nickarceco For the record, I want to reinstate my opinion, I made a mistake not using it! It's phenomenal add, especially when Bricks lacks of these things.
Hope for more update for it settings.
Once again, Thank you for your share & effort.
P.S.
"Advanced Themer (not affiliate)"
We don't care if it's affiliate or not, you are genuine and transparent person, add ur affiliate for you hard work budd.
@@kareem2928 right! its got some really great features included
Nicolas - In the video you use about-hero__ or page-section__ as your BEM naming convention. Keen to hear more, for example what if the services page uses the same about hero section. How do you handle this?
I usually have the design before I build out a website so I will know if it’s going to be a reused element or if it’s singular. If it’s singular I’ll use something like about-hero and if not I’ll find a more global class name to use like primary-hero__ secondary-hero__. If I find out after I’ve already built a section that im going to use it again I’ll just quickly change the class names over to the more global naming.
@@nickarceco good rules to follow. Thanks
It amazes me that we meanwhile "complain" about a slow workflow with ACSS - in a positive way. Day to day i find more workflow improvements where my brain screams "i absolutely needed that, i didn't even knew i needed this.
Every single day. I find something else I could have been using all along
@@nickarceco Tbh you made me want to buy Advanced Themer. But sadly the LTD ist not available anymore and i am more of a hobbyist regarding webdesign. Yearly License are already at somewhat a high price and i can't affort that much more. If only there was a lite version with "only" the features you've shown in the video since i've setteled for MetaBox, ACSS and the other Geary Stuff :D
@@potti-webdesign7623 the plugin is more of a good to have rather than a need to have anyway. you still can everything you need without it.
So as an ACSS user, it looks like you’ve only activated ‘Builder Tweaks’. So that is doesn’t duplicate or mess up ACSS defaults?
From my understanding you can activate the AT framework modules if you wanted to and it won’t interfere with ACSS. I just don’t need any of the framework modules.
I was hoping you would discuss the AT API connection with ChatGPT to generate text and images that are automatically downloaded to the media library. Seems like that could "potentially" be the most important feature of all long-term. That could push me off the fence. Perhaps a quick follow-up video on this AI feature would be helpful to many before the LTD offer expires.
I dabbled with the gpt feature and I wasn’t a big fan of the integration. I prefer to use the actual gpt playground or chatgpt so that the AI has a long conversation as reference. It’s not a bad feature I think many will love it just not one of my top 10 features
@@nickarceco Okay, thanks for your insight.
Maybe I’m missing something though. It would be amazing if Maxime mixes in the ability to read the entire pages content to make decisions on text. That would be killer
I’m concerned about plugin compatibility. I don't want too many plugins. I see people in Facebook groups always having problems. What’s your opinion? I currently have Bricks, ACSS, Frames, WPCodeBox 2, LoginPress, and Advanced Custom Fields.
I think you would be solid. I think my base website kit is like 12-15 plugins. I just always make sure I use plugins that have great support/developers and I'm usually in the clear
@@nickarcecoi
@@nickarceco Awesome. Thanks! 😀
Love the video! I’m thinking about moving from oxygen to bricks, what add-ons should I get for design sets, a frame work, animations, etc?
I don’t think you will regret the move. I moved from oxygen to bricks and love it.
This is what I use
Framework: Automatic CSS
Wireframing: Frames
Extra components: Bricks Extras
Animations: Motion Page (not builder specific)
Filtering: WPGridBuilder
Snippets: WPCodeBox
And advanced themer isn’t a necessity but it’s good to have.
@@nickarceco Brackdance is not a better choice? Sorry for the newbie question.
@@pahtashow here’s my position on breakdance. I think that breakdance is an excellent tool however, it teaches you how to do things the wrong way or “shortcut way” similar to elementor with no emphasis on class management. Now bricks teaches you how to do things from a hand coding angle and can provide some real world skills that translate outside of bricks. Like how to write css and understanding classes.
@@nickarceco You are absolutely right. When the time comes, I also want to learn CSS and HTML. Thank you for the answer.
Is Advanced Themer’s developer the same as Advanced Custom Fields Pro’s developer? How can he include it in AT from a legal perspective? 🤔
The developers have probably made an agreement and ACF is getting a share of the paid subscription for AT. That would be my guess.
apparently you can include acf pro in a premium plugin. you just cant advertise it which makes sense as to why I cant find this feature on their website: www.advancedcustomfields.com/resources/including-acf-within-a-plugin-or-theme/
@@nickarceco Sweet
Does lifetime deal give lifetime license for ACF Pro as well for unlimited sites?
It use to but ACF changed its rules so it isn’t included anymore for new purchasers
@@nickarceco Oh Thanks for informing. I was about to buy it only because of ACF Pro.
@@akshaysrivastavaofficial even without acf pro it’s 100% worth it. So much faster to work inside of bricks.
Hy, nice Video. Thx a lot. But what upload folder / media folder plugin did you use here?
Im using happyfiles.io/
Hey, do u have a video about how to get started in usinh bricks?
I don’t at the monent. I’ve thought about creating a series about it.
is the ltd still available
I believe the LTD is coming back for a short period here soon. I dont know exact dates
Is there still a LTD and will thete be again in the future?
There’s not right now but you never know if it will happen later
FOMO for me. 😅
super DOPE video !!!!!
What you use your to record your screencast? It zoom your cursor automatically.
I use screen.studio
@@nickarceco thanks for that tip. It is dope!
I am now confused between AT and the Core Framework. Can you make a comparison please 🥺
I may make a video of core framework. It would come from an avid automatic CSS user so I have some extreme bias but would try to remain neutral on it.
Thanks for the video and your insights. You are right, for the first versions of Advanced Themer there were no documentation videos. But here is the latest from creator Maxime Beguin where he explains every feature: ua-cam.com/video/6Cz22BkI8uY/v-deo.html
I did end up watching this. I just wish there was some internal documentation. I was telling maxime quick GIFs of what gets added per feature would be amazing. would be especially easy with screen.studio that he uses.
love it but ACF inclusion messes with Jetengine so :(
Oh man really? That’s a bummer
use the "Core Framework" or "Advanced Themer for Bricks" or both together?
I would use them both. Turn off the framework features in advanced themer and rely on core framework for its intended purpose