Building Websites in a Day with COLORFUL Premium WordPress Themes
2011 was the year that premium WordPress themes exploded into the marketplace. In 2012, it is radically changing the way we do business.
We build websites. In the last year, there has been an explosion of Premium WordPress themes to hit the marketplace through sites such as envato.com and independent theme makers. It has made our design-build process much more efficient. We build sites that are more beautiful and feature-rich in a shorter period of time. In fact, we've gotten it down to a science and have started building websites in a single day. Sure, ...
10 Themes with Knock-your-socks-off Design
Premium WordPress themes are a fantastic new way to build a beautiful web site really inexpensively. Check out some of my current faves.
These are all innovative in terms of design, and would be a really strong jumping off point for further customization. 1. gridlocked by Premium Pixels This one has great support for multimedia - video, audio, stills, slideshows, etc. 2. Brick Mason by Themeforest Ditto and neat organic / hodgepodge feel 3. Viewfinder by Themeforest Can quickly give a visitor a sense of what you do if your stuff is visual. Great for food, photography, etc. 4. Foiloway ...
99designs: friend or foe?
99designs is definitely our friend. The key to success is starting with a clear vision and being able to articulate it to designers.
I am a big fan of 99designs for a number of reasons. First of all, it's an Australian company and when I log in it says "g'day, lucinda brown". Priceless. Second, their design contests are compatible with many designers' work habits, hence attracting people with talent. Third, it is an excellent value, for those who can speak the language of design. There's a lot going on at any given time at 99designs. For ...
I’ve learned a lot from my “friends” at HGTV
Good value combined with beautiful, timeless design are some of Trillamar’s core values. HGTV’s Sarah Richardson feels the same way about renovation projects.
Yes, the cable channel HGTV (a.k.a. Home and Garden Television) is heavily tivo'd in our house. It's very satisfying to watch a horrendous space, be it a home office or a kitchen, transform into something stylish and functional. Especially if you're lying on a sofa not lifting a finger. For those of us who are web practitioners, we can learn a lot from HGTV's designers, such as my absolute favorite, Sarah Richardson, ...
