Need Warriors' Opinions on WP Theme Creation

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I know very little html but know that the themes I am using currently for my niche blogs are lacking. Rather than buy one premium theme (which is about all I can afford right now), I'd like to get some opinions on WP theme creators that are under $100.

I know about Artisteer and played around with that last night for a good couple of hours...totally fun and I loved some of the things I came up with. Pros and cons of this software?

Any other software I should consider looking at before I buy?

I'm not looking for anything that will develop a completely, utterly mindblowing professional-looking blog for under a hundred bucks...I AM realistic. LOL

Thanks guys (& grrrls)...I appreciate your help on this!
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  • Profile picture of the author The Pension Guy
    Never tried this one but it's free
    Wordpress Theme Generator - Create your own Wordpress Theme.

    Edit.
    Here is another one, you have to subscribe to their list:
    http://www.wpthemegenerator.org/
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  • Profile picture of the author tjmiller
    I am totally with ya on this! I have been doing the same thing, looking for something better. I have also played around with Artisteer, but have not actually convinced myself that I like it well enough to go ahead and shell out the bucks.

    Honestly, what I am leaning toward right now, and am thinking that I will probably go for it before the week is out, is Leanne's theme. Here is the link to it (no affiliate link
    WSO-Friends-WPFlex | WP Queen

    It is SO customizable that it is almost like having a theme creator, and best of all, it is only $77. Take a look on her site. There are videos there showing what you can do with it. I am impressed!
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    • Profile picture of the author Susan Hope
      Originally Posted by tjmiller View Post

      I am totally with ya on this! I have been doing the same thing, looking for something better. I have also played around with Artisteer, but have not actually convinced myself that I like it well enough to go ahead and shell out the bucks.

      Honestly, what I am leaning toward right now, and am thinking that I will probably go for it before the week is out, is Leanne's theme. Here is the link to it (no affiliate link
      WSO-Friends-WPFlex | WP Queen

      It is SO customizable that it is almost like having a theme creator, and best of all, it is only $77. Take a look on her site. There are videos there showing what you can do with it. I am impressed!
      Thanks for posting this, I had missed this, just had a good look and I think I will add this to my arsenal!

      Cheers
      Sue
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      • Profile picture of the author RobynN
        I use the free version here: flexibilitytheme. com

        You can upgrade to the paid version, I think it's a one time fee of $129 (for use with multile domains). The paid version has additional features that the free version doesn't have but the free version is still awesome. You can customize the colors, background texture, headers, etc.
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  • Profile picture of the author ShawnC
    I think as far as a theme generator goes, Artisteer seems to be the best.

    I like Elegantthemes.com because he's so crazily priced (19.95 a year). Not a theme generator, but a darn good designer with a lot to choose from already.
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  • Profile picture of the author Andy Crofford
    I have never used a theme creator, though I have created and coded my own themes for WordPress.

    In my opinion you should look at something like WooThemes. You can get two very nice looking these for $70. Sometimes you can hit them when they have a sale and get four themes for the price of one.

    Andy
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    • Profile picture of the author Lisa Gergets
      Originally Posted by Andy Crofford View Post

      I have never used a theme creator, though I have created and coded my own themes for WordPress.

      In my opinion you should look at something like WooThemes. You can get two very nice looking these for $70. Sometimes you can hit them when they have a sale and get four themes for the price of one.

      Andy
      Yeah, I really love the look of Woothemes...and looks like they had a 4-for-1 offer just last month! Drat!
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  • Profile picture of the author Droopy Dawg
    I use Artister and I LOVE it. There are some limitations, but I haven't totally dug into it and learned how to do EVERYTHING with it yet.

    I guess my problem is that I'd like to make some complex themes, and I think Artisteer may be able to hanle it, but I have yet to try.

    I'll dabble with a couple of those free apps and see what's up
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  • Profile picture of the author 4by8air
    I have been using Artisteer and LOVE IT. The combinations are endless. It takes a while to get the hang of it, but eventually you can get great looking themes build.

    I highly recommend it.
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  • Profile picture of the author Lisa Gergets
    Just bought Artisteer! Thanks everyone!
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