My first wordpress theme, what do you think?

Hey,

This is probably my first WordPress that I will release, but before that I'd like your opinion about it.

I tried to make a simple looking theme. Used some php, css(with blueprints grid) and its 100% valid xhtml
Supports thumbnails and a 'Movie' post type. I know its a bit bald for a theme, could contain more info on posts.

http://oi52.tinypic.com/2h88unq.jpg

Code (markup):

So, whats missing, what do you like/don't like and should be changed?

Thanks,
opx

 

Hi,

Seems good in general, but this black line on the blue banner (pwn portal) seems that it doesnt fit there much maybe you can make some difference with it.Just an advice.

 

Buy maybe I am wrong , let the people decide

 

I think it's great theme but the black background make it looks cheap...
But in general it look good.

Best regards.

 

Yes maybe this is what I mean , black background

 

I'm sorry, do you mean the slogan text or the wide black navigation bar? Any advise on where this would look better?

I see, what color did you have in mind, or just anything but black?

Thanks both for your replies, appreciated!

 

Well i prefer a light color not dark.
Try some colors i can give you the right color from up here you need to test it.

Best regards.

 

Okay, I'll try to do something with these black boxes and make it not cheap
Thank you

 

You can try to make background white and the writings black , green titles can stay as they are ....just opposite from current one

 

A white/light gray background for the posts and sidebar, with dark text? that could be interesting Thanks

 

Black doesn't fit with the green headings. You should make the boxes rounded. Would look more pleasing on the eye. The small box with date and categories looks good. Make the heading brighter. It's very simplistic which is alright since it's your first attempt.

 

Some css3 for the rounded corners should do the trick. I will try to design a better header too. Thanks for the tips

 

Okay, I did some modification, but still haven't touched the header and navigation yet though.
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Sorry for this reply so soon after last reply Couldn't delete my last reply.

What do you think?
Thanks in advance.

 

Your newer one (last one) is really good looking in compare to first black them. Black navigation bar is making more good impression with blue header.

 

Thanks! So you think I should leave the black navigation as it is?

 

how the hell did this thread get 5 stars?

 

white background good but your header is empty.

 

Wow... White bg looks awesome for blue header !! One thing I suggest is to increase the width of the sidebar

 

Thanks I liked the black too at the beginning, but getting some great suggestions from others so changed it.

Thank you! How much wider should the sidebar be? I put this width because the sidebar widgets fit in it.

I see, any suggestions on what to put in the header; widgets, text, etc?

Thanks for the replies

 

IMO the sidebar should be 250-300px wide