Review my first wordpress theme please

Discussion in 'WordPress' started by gandham, Aug 15, 2009.

  1. #1
    Hello folks,
    I just finished desiging my first wordpress theme with handy options page.
    I would like to know what you think about it and have your valuable suggestions.
    demo: http://geeksplanet.net
    download: http://geeksplanet.net/wp-content/themes/Swift3.0.zip

    Here are some of the best features of it.

    1. Loads very fast, minimum number of http requests. Your server will love it :p
    2. Zero images used.
    3. SEO friendly, For example,this theme uses h1 tag for post titles, instead of the blog title.
    4. Cross browser compatible (Works well on ie6 too :D , except for the curves )
    5. Easily customizable.
    6. Popular posts are highlighted on the home page to give them more exposure, this will turn the first time visitors to your blog into regular readers.
    7. Sidebar and footer with four widgetised sections.
    8. Theme options page for easy maintenance.
    9. Eight different color schemes to choose from.
    10. Ads integrated into theme options page.
    11. Adsense option added to options page.
    12. Custom logo and fav icon and a lot more...

    I would be gald if you can text it and let me know if you would like to have any othe features or if you find any bugs.

    Thanks
    Satish Gandham
     
    gandham, Aug 15, 2009 IP
  2. NoelKuhl

    NoelKuhl Well-Known Member

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    #2
    I like it, but you may want to use a bit more backgrounds as it looks like one big mass of text, with little to make out that separates one row from another. Otherwise, impressive for a first job.
     
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  3. deluxdon

    deluxdon Catch Me If You Can...!!!™ Staff

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    All i can say is your download page giving me this error.

    DON.
     
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  4. gandham

    gandham Peon

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    I just removed the zip file, i will post it for download after submiting it to theme directories.

    -Satish Gandham
     
    gandham, Aug 15, 2009 IP
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    It looks very simple and classic..

    Will work great for a tutorial site just like what you have done...

    Waiting for the theme download link....
     
    cupid007, Aug 15, 2009 IP
  6. technista

    technista Guest

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    Nice looking theme you made. My only 2 issues with it our the browser(IE) promlems(though it is a small issue) and the fact that it is a bit to simple looking.

    Great work for a first theme however! Keep up the good work.
     
    technista, Aug 15, 2009 IP
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    wildogre Well-Known Member

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    Its really an awesome work keep it up :)
     
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  8. gandham

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    Thank you all
    here is the download link
    http://www.geniushackers.com/blog/wp-content/themes/Swift v1.0.1.zip
    Fixed the issues with internet explorer.

    Here is another site of mine using the same theme, its totally customized from the theme options page. with out any templae edits :D
    http://www.geniushackers.com

    Upcomming features:
    1. Option to disable thumbnails on home page
    2. Beter featured posts section with slider
    3. Adsense ad or search box option in header
    4. rss subscribe box
    5. threaded comments and better styling of comments template
    6. drop down menus

    -Satish Gandham
     
    Last edited: Aug 16, 2009
    gandham, Aug 16, 2009 IP
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    good work keep it up??
     
    eric.123, Aug 16, 2009 IP