Wordpress Themes: You like custom or a reused template? - GoFuckYourself.com

Fletch XXX · 11-18-2011, 07:16 AM

I am working on a wordpress template at the moment and just got me thinking if most people prefer custom work or rather just grab a basic template and fill it in with their content and never look back?

Personally, reused themes are usually so heavy with code that I prefer streamlined and doing my own work.

Whats your preference?

candyflip · 11-18-2011, 07:19 AM

I use Thesis or Platform Pro frameworks and build off of those.

http://www.pagelines.com/themes/platformpro/

Fletch XXX · 11-18-2011, 07:21 AM

everytime i think im cool for coding something old school and by hand, i then see something like that LOL

cooldude7 · 11-18-2011, 07:22 AM

i like custom made only for special sites if i am building any, but for like regular affiliate sites, i would get the regular ones but which suits my requirement.,

most times i modify the shit out of the themes.,to suite my needs.,

thesis is also a gr8 framework.

candyflip · 11-18-2011, 07:24 AM

Platform Pro is like Wordpress Framework for Dummies. I love it.

There are a few similar frameworks you can check out. Genesis is another one. There might even still be a few free ones out there.

http://www.studiopress.com/themes/genesis

Fletch XXX · 11-18-2011, 07:26 AM

i guess theres a few angles here we crossing.

1. for personal use.
2. client work.

i was speaking more in regards to the latter but its all relative.

candyflip · 11-18-2011, 07:32 AM

I do pretty much the same thing, personal or client.

ruff · 11-18-2011, 07:49 AM

I've been tweaking available templates. Some are easy some not. I'm going to check out Thesis, Platform Pro and Genesis to see what they're like.

Fletch XXX · 11-18-2011, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by candyflip

I do pretty much the same thing, personal or client.

those widget type programs dont put a bunch of unnecessary code in it? i try keep it clean as possible for clients...

cybermike · 11-18-2011, 08:14 AM

How much do people charge to make custom blogs for people these days?

candyflip · 11-18-2011, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cybermike

How much do people charge to make custom blogs for people these days?

I charge anywhere from $200 to $1500. Depends on the requirements obviously.

And if I know you have money to spend, you're going to pay a bit more.

I have been selling and then outsourcing mainstream blog design services for a few years now.

Chris · 11-18-2011, 08:21 AM

im kinda in the middle lol

i have a few go-to themes that i always use and i slightly tweak the designs to make it custom

Fletch XXX · 11-18-2011, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by candyflip

outsourcing mainstream blog design services for a few years now.

CyberHustler · 11-18-2011, 08:51 AM

I like to customize the default wordpress theme... twentyeleven is actually awesome.

ruff · 11-18-2011, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CyberHustler

I like to customize the default wordpress theme... twentyeleven is actually awesome.

True, that theme is a good one to customize.

Fletch XXX · 11-18-2011, 11:19 AM

yeah wp has some nice themes for it.

fris · 11-18-2011, 12:04 PM

i use both, either custom, or use a minimal design. been diggin bolts framework recently

http://themejack.net/bolts/

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Fletch XXX GFY HALL OF FAME DAMMIT!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: that 504 Posts: 60,840	Wordpress Themes: You like custom or a reused template? I am working on a wordpress template at the moment and just got me thinking if most people prefer custom work or rather just grab a basic template and fill it in with their content and never look back? Personally, reused themes are usually so heavy with code that I prefer streamlined and doing my own work. Whats your preference? __________________ Want an Android App for your tube, membership, or free site? Need banners or promo material? Hit us up (ICQ Fletch: 148841377) or email me fletchxxx at gmail.com - recent work - About me

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candyflip Carpe Visio Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New York Posts: 43,061	I use Thesis or Platform Pro frameworks and build off of those. http://www.pagelines.com/themes/platformpro/ __________________ Spend you some brain. Email Me

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Fletch XXX GFY HALL OF FAME DAMMIT!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: that 504 Posts: 60,840	everytime i think im cool for coding something old school and by hand, i then see something like that LOL __________________ Want an Android App for your tube, membership, or free site? Need banners or promo material? Hit us up (ICQ Fletch: 148841377) or email me fletchxxx at gmail.com - recent work - About me

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candyflip Carpe Visio Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New York Posts: 43,061	Platform Pro is like Wordpress Framework for Dummies. I love it. There are a few similar frameworks you can check out. Genesis is another one. There might even still be a few free ones out there. http://www.studiopress.com/themes/genesis __________________ Spend you some brain. Email Me

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Fletch XXX GFY HALL OF FAME DAMMIT!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: that 504 Posts: 60,840	i guess theres a few angles here we crossing. 1. for personal use. 2. client work. i was speaking more in regards to the latter but its all relative. __________________ Want an Android App for your tube, membership, or free site? Need banners or promo material? Hit us up (ICQ Fletch: 148841377) or email me fletchxxx at gmail.com - recent work - About me

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cooldude7 Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Heaven Posts: 4,306	i like custom made only for special sites if i am building any, but for like regular affiliate sites, i would get the regular ones but which suits my requirement., most times i modify the shit out of the themes.,to suite my needs., thesis is also a gr8 framework.

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Chris Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: May 2003 Location: icq: 71462500 Skype: Jupzchris Posts: 27,880	im kinda in the middle lol i have a few go-to themes that i always use and i slightly tweak the designs to make it custom __________________ [email protected]

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Fletch XXX GFY HALL OF FAME DAMMIT!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: that 504 Posts: 60,840	yeah wp has some nice themes for it. __________________ Want an Android App for your tube, membership, or free site? Need banners or promo material? Hit us up (ICQ Fletch: 148841377) or email me fletchxxx at gmail.com - recent work - About me

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fris Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 55,363	i use both, either custom, or use a minimal design. been diggin bolts framework recently http://themejack.net/bolts/ __________________ Since 1999: 69 Adult Industry awards for Best Hosting Company and professional excellence. WP Stuff