Review - Wordpress Theme

Discussion in 'Reviews' started by Matt B, Sep 9, 2008.

  1. #1
    I've just finished designing this Wordpress layout and I would like some feedback. Click the thumbnail for the full preview.

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    I have two questions in mind;

    How do you think I can improve it?

    Would you be willing to pay to use this layout? If so, how much?

    Thank you in advance, I really appreciate it :)

    - Matt
     
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  2. kingofsanda

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    #2
    I think you should add some type of graphic into the header and you should add more
    colors into the color scheme. The theme is ok but I don't think I would be willing to
    pay for it.
     
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    Matt B Active Member

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    #3
    I didn't include a 'graphic' in the header as it needed to be a generic layout.

    Adding a graphic or any other kind of imagery limits what the layout can be used for :)

    Thanks for your input!

    - Matt
     
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    #4
    nice....keep up
     
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    #5
    can you design one for me too
     
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  6. Matt B

    Matt B Active Member

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    #6
    Yeah, sure :)

    - Matt
     
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    #7
    While it looks pretty slick, I wouldn't be willing to pay for it since there are so many free alternatives that aren't vastly different. That's not to say this isn't original by any means — I'd just expect MORE advanced layout features from a Premium theme.

    I like the look — I'm into simple things. However, I would go for darker text on the left. Not enough contrast makes for difficult reading.

    Otherwise, nice work mate :)
     
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    #8
    A nice and clean design, but the trick is in the contrast.

    You did very well on the alignment, but there is no contrast. Try to emphasis the important things.
     
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    #9
    A nice minimalist approach. I like it I would not change anything.

    Except for the footer- it seems to overlap...

    Cheers!
     
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    #10
    It looks great! You should make the exact same layout in different color schemes.
    I think I would have wanted to pay for a layout like this. If it supports various widgets and stuff like that.
    Sell it in a package with 3 or 5 different color schemes for something like $27 or $39
     
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    #11
    its nice but plain. for sure more color is needed. Maybe color up your background image so that your content sticks out a little.

    Check out one that I did (www.christopherguest.ca), see how the background gradient makes content pop out, while like your the eye is drawn downwards.
     
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    #12
    Its a nice design and especially like the look of the menu bar and footer. But as others have said there are many free alternatives so would not pay for it. I would only really pay for a wordpress theme if it offered something unique which couln't be found elsewhere.
     
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    #13
    i like the look of the footer a lot... the colors seem a bit muted at the top.. maybe you could make it in some other shades as well.
     
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    #14
    Why it has to be like "problogger" template? By the way the layout is cool. I suggest you should include "subscribe now" icon.
     
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