I use StudioPress themes on most of my sites because they are solidly coded and the support is the best I’ve found online. See, unlike others who promote affiliate partnerships I only do so if I am using their products/services on my very own sites. That is the only way to know if a company offers the quality and support that deserves my recommendation.

Here are a few examples of some of my sites that use StudioPress Premium WordPress themes:

• WordPress Girl Friday: WordPress Help and Support
• WPVets.org: Free WordPress Help and Support for U.S. Military Veterans
• ParacordPaul.com: 550 Paracord Survival Bracelets and Dog Tag Gear
• NetManners.com: Every Day E-mail Etiquette
• BusinessEmailEtiquette.com: E-mail Etiquette for Savvy Business Onliners

If WordPress updates, StudioPress is the first out with an announcement as to whether their themes require an update or not. If an update is required — it’s in their support forums for you to download.

Why this fan-fest over StudioPress? I received an e-mail today letting me know that as of Tuesday, January 31st their StudioPress Pro Plus All-Theme Package prices are going up. So this is your last chance to get all 44 StudioPress child themes, plus every child theme design they make in the future, for only $299.95. That’s $6.81 for each current theme and does not include the exciting cutting-edge themes I know will be introduced in the future!

Studio Press is even offering a 10% discount (discount code: TEN) for those who want to get in on their membership package now before February 1st.

Are you on a free theme?
Time to read: 5 Reasons to Choose Premium WordPress Themes

If you are new to WordPress, or just getting your feet wet, you cannot be in any better company than to use StudioPress themes and be part of their online community support forums.

The tools you choose to use and the partners you decide to trust and work with can make all the difference in regard to your level of success. This is one of those opportunities you shouldn’t pass up!

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Your WordPress Consultant

Great Premium Themes @ One Low Price is a post from: WordPress Consultant: Judith Kallos, At Your Service...

Right now I’ve got three in my sights that I thought I would share with you due to the ongoing requests I receive for a recommendation of a Premium WordPress Directory Theme.

Each of the three has a unique look and structure. Each is well supported by the developers. The key is to look at if each theme’s features and functionality, which are different amongst the three, offers what you need while providing the layout and look you desire. [Check out my article: Choosing the Right WordPress Premium Theme]

Be sure to go to each site and take the time to go through the demo with a fine tooth comb. If you are unsure of how a feature works — e-mail the developer and ask first before spending your hard earned money.

eList Directory WordPress Theme

eList is a versatile Directory WordPress Theme. Using eList, you can create an online directory of any type, and allow your visitors to submit new listings from the front end. The theme also comes with eCommerce integration, allowing you to charge your visitors for new or featured listings.

Opera compatible Netscape compatible Safari compatible WordPress 3.3 compatible Unlimited color schemes Threaded Comments Optional Blog-style Structure Gravatar ready Advertisement ready Widget ready sidebars Theme Options Page Custom thumbnail images PSD files

DirecotoryPress

DirectoryPress comes “out of the box” with lots of quality features including lots of additional child themes, build in payment gateways, Google maps, DOMZ and CSV import tools, reciprocal link checker, membership packages and lots more! DirectoryPress also includes lots of changeable templates (child themes).

Free and paid directory Thumbnails and custom images Order management and invoices Import and quick setup tools Advertising ready Optimized for mobile devices Free/Paid packages Easy to customize Integrated payment gateways

Sofa OpnPress – Publishing Platform

The OpnPress theme is tailored to enable users to make entries (Posts) via front-end. Extensive settings options, built-in mini voting system, internal bookmarking, Google maps, support for widgets, deposit system with transactions overview for each user, front-end posting and many, many more make this WordPress theme really unique.

Built-in deposit system Internal bookmarking Mini voting Googlemaps Front-end post submit – delete – edit Front-end private User panel jQuery images slider Multilevel drop-down navs Built-in image preview Custom templates Easy setup options page

I’ve played with all three themes and can attest to their intuitive control panels, cutting-edge features and support levels if you need it. Now, I just have to decide which of the three I am going to use on WordPress-O-Rama.com!

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Your WordPress Consultant

Need a WordPress Directory Theme? is a post from: WordPress Consultant: Judith Kallos, At Your Service...

Here we are in 2012 and we are back in black. Today you may run into sites that are completely blacked out in protest of the SOPA (Stop Internet Piracy Act) that our government is toying with. Stop Internet Piracy Act — sounds good doesn’t it? But common, haven’t we learned that when the government creates something with a feel-good name that rarely turns out to be the case?

WordPress.org is black today:

Many websites are blacked out today to protest proposed U.S. legislation that threatens internet freedom: the Stop Internet Piracy Act (SOPA) and the Protect IP Act (PIPA). From personal blogs to Wikipedia, sites all over the web — including this one — are asking you to help stop this dangerous legislation from being passed. Please watch the video below to learn how this legislation will affect internet freedom, then scroll down to take action.

Have you checked out Google today?

SOPA will basically give the U.S. government the ability to control, censor and block content based on it’s discretion — this could include your site or Blog! Click on the info graphic to the right to get a visual of this craziness.

Are we really going to allow some of the most techno-challenged under-performing government personnel with the lowest job performance ratings in our history censor us? I don’t think so! Haven’t we had enough of government telling us what is good for us and playing big-brother as if, as if, they know better? I know I have!

In my case rather than going black, I thought I would help educate. On all my sites I now have that black STOP SOPA banner in the top right hand corner that when clicked on takes you the site where you can get informed and involved.

• You can have your own ribbon by installing the Stop SOPA Ribbon WordPress plugin — easy!
• You can black out your site by following the instructions here.

Get informed; become involved — this is that important!

At your service,

Your WordPress Consultant

“Yes, I’m Back in Black” is a post from: WordPress Consultant: Judith Kallos, At Your Service...