Free WP Theme Available - Feedback Appreciated

Discussion in 'WordPress' started by digital1, Feb 4, 2008.

  1. #1
    Hi guys,

    Just thought I'd make a quick thread to let those of you who might be interested know that I'm in the process of releasing a steady trickle of WordPress themes for free. I released the first one earlier today and I would love to hear what you all think and, hopefully, perhaps some of you might decide to implement it into your very own blog.

    The first theme that I have made freely available, "Cosmos", is a very simple but fetching two-column design which was loosely inspired by the theme in use over at Matt Cutts' blog.

    Here is the download page with full details, a download link, and the ability to preview the theme on my development blog.

    Two of the more important features I would like to highlight is: Digg integration straight out of the box - which can be previewed by viewing any post entry - and search engine friendly redirects on error pages.

    All constructive criticism is welcome and encouraged. I understand that there are a ton of absolutely gorgeous WordPress themes available all over the 'net and that "such-and-such's theme is better!" but, as I say, all I ask is for some constructive criticism regarding this theme. Perhaps if I receive enough positive feedback then I may be inspired to release more and quicker. :)

    I look forward to hearing from you. Cheers!
     
    digital1, Feb 4, 2008 IP
  2. gotlinks

    gotlinks Notable Member

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    Sidebar drops down to bottom of content, you should fix that.
     
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  3. digital1

    digital1 Well-Known Member

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    Gotlinks, which browser and what screen resolution are you currently using? I can't seem to replicate the problem with any of the browsers I have tested the theme on.
     
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    bcdxer Well-Known Member

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    #4
    nice theme
     
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    bcdxer Well-Known Member

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    Justified text will be nice for me.
     
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    I am using ie6 and its on your preview of the theme ;)
     
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    Veej Active Member

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    It's a good theme for a club website in that it has a newsletter style look although 'tech' bloggers are unlikely to be that interested in my opinion.
    However, I'm sure you'll find a niche for it - feel free to promote it on the forum in my sig (we're new but we'll grow!).

    I might feature it in an article I'm going to write if that's ok?
     
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    robojiannis Peon

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    I would put the page links below the header. They give the impression of ads. Looks cool though.
    I also made a new wp-theme recently. Free to use and download of course. Tell me what you think.
     
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  9. digital1

    digital1 Well-Known Member

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    That would be very generous of you. Thank you very much. Please be sure to send a PM my way if you do decide to write an article regarding my PureWordPress.com website and perhaps I will be able to return the favour somehow.

    Strange. I'm afraid I still cannot replicate the problem in IE6 - I don't deny you are receiving the error but I will need more information in order to track it down myself. What screen resolution are you using?

    Thank you very much. At one point, I did have the navigation bar featured below the header but I wasn't entirely satisfied with it. I do appreciate the feedback, though. Thank you very much, robojiannis. :)

    Thank you!
     
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    My screen res is HUGE lol
     
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  11. digital1

    digital1 Well-Known Member

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    Hehe. Mine too! ;) The theme seems to display perfectly fine on my 1680x1050, and my wife's 1920x1200, wide screen notebook but, as I say, I can't replicate the bug so far.
     
    digital1, Feb 5, 2008 IP