[$79 off] WPSUmo - The Ultimate Wordpress Framework

[salegurus]

The "Framework" title is a bit confusing, so does this install like a normal wp-theme?
Can we customize layout ie: colors, headers, footers, sidebars, fonts ?
And you standby your money back guarantee?

Cheers

[DragosRoua]

Originally Posted by salegurus

The "Framework" title is a bit confusing, so does this install like a normal wp-theme?
Can we customize layout ie: colors, headers, footers, sidebars, fonts ?
And you standby your money back guarantee?

Cheers

It installs like a theme, has everything a theme has and then some more, that's why we chose to call it a framework. You can customize pretty much everything, header, footer, columns, fonts, sidebars, add featured areas, portfolio items, you name it.

Yes, we do honor our money back guarantee. All we ask for is honest feedback: if it didn't work for you, why was that, etc. It really helps us improve the product.

[newbeeonthepark]

Hi Dragos,

Thanks for clarifying child themes earlier. I guess I'll create by myself for review site. Do you provide comprehensive documentation to create child theme?

I have site with evergreen content that I don't display date and author. My current theme is able to do that easily by one click. Is there easy way to do the same on WPsumo?

[DragosRoua]

Originally Posted by newbeeonthepark

Hi Dragos,

Thanks for clarifying child themes earlier. I guess I'll create by myself for review site. Do you provide comprehensive documentation to create child theme?

I have site with evergreen content that I don't display date and author. My current theme is able to do that easily by one click. Is there easy way to do the same on WPsumo?

1. You can enable and disable everything in the metadata with just a click, just go to Blog Reading and pick exactly what type of data do you want to show or hide. Even more, you can easily position your meta box before the content, under the content, etc.

2. Child themes access is done via an affiliated developer program. Basically, we want to make WPSumo a sales channel for talented designers. We're working on the documentation and terms and conditions as we speak. So not only will you be able to create your own child theme, but it will also be listed on our sales channel, directly from within WPSumo main site. Revenue will be shared 50/50.

[newbeeonthepark]

Great... it gets more and more interesting....

One more question. I know it's a basic functionality on theme but I try to see from client's point of view. When we want to change site width, or certain columns width, is it available in radio buttons choice or more granular by inputting the xx px?

[DragosRoua]

Originally Posted by newbeeonthepark

Great... it gets more and more interesting....

One more question. I know it's a basic functionality on theme but I try to see from client's point of view. When we want to change site width, or certain columns width, is it available in radio buttons choice or more granular by inputting the xx px?

We have sliders and text boxes, you pick whichever you like.

[salegurus]

Well, i was on the fence with this and 2 other great looking Themes, but WPSumo looks like i just edges the comp out at the moment.
Will give it a try (hope it lives up to the positive response left by others)

Cheers

[DragosRoua]

Originally Posted by salegurus

Well, i was on the fence with this and 2 other great looking Themes, but WPSumo looks like i just edges the comp out at the moment.
Will give it a try (hope it lives up to the positive response left by others)

Cheers

Thanks, please come back with your own feedback, we're really looking forward to it

[salegurus]

Hi
Sorry if this has been answered.
The doc's section of the Members section is not very complete at the moment, where can we get help files,videos, instructions etc.
eg: wpsumo.com/shortcodes-settings (no info there?)

Cheers

[DragosRoua]

Originally Posted by salegurus

Hi
Sorry if this has been answered.
The doc's section of the Members section is not very complete at the moment, where can we get help files,videos, instructions etc.
eg: wpsumo.com/shortcodes-settings (no info there?)

Cheers

We're working on the doc section as we speak. During the weekend we should complete the documentation files and also add a couple of videos.

[Alessandro Brunelli]

I am on board. I was looking for something better than my original theme for my offline marketing when I found your offer. I will be "playing" with WPsumo on www.ticino-online.net. Actually, the first impression is already good, I need to set up more features, but it's very promising! Thumbs up.

I am especially interested in Facebook "buttons". Another nice feature would be cloaking of affiliate links (redirects). Not sure if this exist already.

[salegurus]

Talking about facebook button,
maybe think about adding Google+1 button?
Cheers

[webgal]

Looks good, just purchased and will write an update after getting it up and running on a site.


Comment/Question for you:

This looks like it would be awesome if you had a child theme that would work with Buddypress. That's the really big drawback right now with Thesis. If you could get that to work I think you would open up a whole new market for yourselves.

Any chance of putting that on your to do list?

[DragosRoua]

Originally Posted by Alessandro Brunelli

I am on board. I was looking for something better than my original theme for my offline marketing when I found your offer. I will be "playing" with WPsumo on www.ticino-online.net. Actually, the first impression is already good, I need to set up more features, but it's very promising! Thumbs up.

I am especially interested in Facebook "buttons". Another nice feature would be cloaking of affiliate links (redirects). Not sure if this exist already.

Thanks for being on board! We put your request about cloacking affiliate links on our to do list. Keep en eye on the forum for the updated roadmap.

[DragosRoua]

Originally Posted by salegurus

Talking about facebook button,
maybe think about adding Google+1 button?
Cheers

Good idea. On our to do list.

[DragosRoua]

Originally Posted by webgal

Looks good, just purchased and will write an update after getting it up and running on a site.


Comment/Question for you:

This looks like it would be awesome if you had a child theme that would work with Buddypress. That's the really big drawback right now with Thesis. If you could get that to work I think you would open up a whole new market for yourselves.

Any chance of putting that on your to do list?

That's interesting, we never thought about something like this, but we did had a discussion about it. Can you give us more info about what such a theme would require? We seriously think to start working on this one.

Thanks!

[webgal]

Hi thanks for the response. Here are some resources for you: I have no relation to any of the links below--just listing them fyi

1. From the Buddypress Codex:
BuddyPress.org → Docs → Theme Dev: Building a BuddyPress Child Theme

2. Here's a sample free buddypress theme: Jambo BuddyPress Theme | Groups Directory

3. 12 Amazing Buddypress Themes and Getting Started Guides

In terms of why you all may really want to consider adding Buddypress compatibility to your theme framework, well, social interaction is becoming more important by the day.

There are some free buddypress child themes that are available, as well as some other premium theme makers who offer child themes with their subscriptions ie: Studio Press, Woo Themes, etc.

But, one of the BIG requests that I see most often is that folks who really like the flexibility and features that Thesis has ---are not pleased because Thesis so far has not come out with a simple way to use a child theme that is compatible with Buddypress.

When I first saw your theme demo I thought that may be an opportunity for you all to implement the BuddyPress functionality into a new child theme of your framework. Most of the Buddypress child themes don't offer much control in terms of changing look/feel and if you could incorporate the level of flexibility that you all offer into a buddypress child theme this could be very popular imo. It is a request that I see all the time from Thesis users, but as of yet has not been addressed. Let me know if I can help further. Feel free to pm as well if you need more examples or more info.

[DragosRoua]

Originally Posted by webgal

Hi thanks for the response. Here are some resources for you: I have no relation to any of the links below--just listing them fyi

1. From the Buddypress Codex:
BuddyPress.org → Docs → Theme Dev: Building a BuddyPress Child Theme

2. Here's a sample free buddypress theme: Jambo BuddyPress Theme | Groups Directory

3. 12 Amazing Buddypress Themes and Getting Started Guides

In terms of why you all may really want to consider adding Buddypress compatibility to your theme framework, well, social interaction is becoming more important by the day.

There are some free buddypress child themes that are available, as well as some other premium theme makers who offer child themes with their subscriptions ie: Studio Press, Woo Themes, etc.

But, one of the BIG requests that I see most often is that folks who really like the flexibility and features that Thesis has ---are not pleased because Thesis so far has not come out with a simple way to use a child theme that is compatible with Buddypress.

When I first saw your theme demo I thought that may be an opportunity for you all to implement the BuddyPress functionality into a new child theme of your framework. Most of the Buddypress child themes don't offer much control in terms of changing look/feel and if you could incorporate the level of flexibility that you all offer into a buddypress child theme this could be very popular imo. It is a request that I see all the time from Thesis users, but as of yet has not been addressed. Let me know if I can help further. Feel free to pm as well if you need more examples or more info.

Thanks so much for the insight and all the detailed info. We're looking at this as we speak. Keep an eye on the blog, as we will publish all the new additions there, just like we did today, for the upcoming 1.1.4 version.

[StevenAitchison]

Hey Dragos

I've been tinkering with WPSumo for a few weeks now and I have to say you have really packed a lot into this framework. I am still tinkering before I put it live, but really I am so impressed with everything that has gone into this, it must have taken you months to develop this.

Congratulations on an amazing product and I wish you all the best.

[DragosRoua]

Originally Posted by StevenAitchison

Hey Dragos

I've been tinkering with WPSumo for a few weeks now and I have to say you have really packed a lot into this framework. I am still tinkering before I put it live, but really I am so impressed with everything that has gone into this, it must have taken you months to develop this.

Congratulations on an amazing product and I wish you all the best.

Hey Steven

Thanks a lot for these nice words and really pleased to see that such an early adopter like you didn't got bored even weeks after using WPSumo. It really means a lot to us.

[salegurus]

Hi Dragos
Great to see you used my sugguestion for Google+1
The auto update feature is not working goes to "Whoops, this page doesn't exist"
Also help feature not working, guess you are working on Tutorials at the mo.

So to update do i login to my account and download from the link, is that always the latest version?

Lastly, how does the Ads settings work, what do we put into the box that says code:
And can we rotate ads?

Cheers

[DragosRoua]

Originally Posted by salegurus

Hi Dragos
Great to see you used my sugguestion for Google+1
The auto update feature is not working goes to "Whoops, this page doesn't exist"
Also help feature not working, guess you are working on Tutorials at the mo.

So to update do i login to my account and download from the link, is that always the latest version?

Lastly, how does the Ads settings work, what do we put into the box that says code:
And can we rotate ads?

Cheers

From what version are you trying to upgrade? I forwarded your upgrade problem to the support team, anyway. The help pages are being updated right now. Yes, you can always download the latest version from within your member area.

About the ads, you can position your ads using the ad editor. The code box needs your specific ad code, from AdSense, etc. The rotation is done via the ad code.

[JKinakin]

I purchased the program and played with it this weekend. I have many wp
builders in a special folder that I like to pick and choose for specific builds
that would work best. I also shake my head at the hording I've been doing
with these builders I've bought.
Anyway, I like this builder. It is quick and has a lot of flexibility that some
others are somewhat clumsy with. This and Catalyst will be my 2 favorite.

My only suggestions are: Add more flexibility to the navigation menu as far
as turning them off totally or making the width size adjustable. The configuration
for them was nice, but I needed to adjust the main navigation and was unable
to through the styles section. Unless I'm missing something here.

Also, I know you are working on a more detailed documentation section on how
to use the features and options, it would also be nice if there was a "cheatsheet"
that would have a one or 2 page blown up view of what each option is on a page.
As I would do a build, I could look at these one or 2 sheets and see what part it my
customization would affect. Quick and effective.

Those are minor things that would really make this stand up to the "big boys"

Jack

[leesr]

Originally Posted by DragosRoua

Thanks for comparing us with such popular products, it's an honor. As for the shortcodes, the framework doesn't have yet a way to allow you to input your own shortcodes. I suppose you want something like abbreviations for short snippets of text, whereas our shortcodes are used to create visual controls. But that's something worth looking into, for a future feature.

I was looking for a way to put in sniplets of "php/js/Facebook Social Widgets" to be able to deliver a WP Facebook FanPage Tab/App system.

[DragosRoua]

Originally Posted by JKinakin

I purchased the program and played with it this weekend. I have many wp
builders in a special folder that I like to pick and choose for specific builds
that would work best. I also shake my head at the hording I've been doing
with these builders I've bought.
Anyway, I like this builder. It is quick and has a lot of flexibility that some
others are somewhat clumsy with. This and Catalyst will be my 2 favorite.

My only suggestions are: Add more flexibility to the navigation menu as far
as turning them off totally or making the width size adjustable. The configuration
for them was nice, but I needed to adjust the main navigation and was unable
to through the styles section. Unless I'm missing something here.

Also, I know you are working on a more detailed documentation section on how
to use the features and options, it would also be nice if there was a "cheatsheet"
that would have a one or 2 page blown up view of what each option is on a page.
As I would do a build, I could look at these one or 2 sheets and see what part it my
customization would affect. Quick and effective.

Those are minor things that would really make this stand up to the "big boys"

Jack

Hey JKinakin,

Thanks for the nice words. We just launched a couple of weeks ago and there are still bits and pieces which aren't in the right order. But we're already at the 1.1.3 version (we had three minor releases since launch, mainly bug fixes) and we're having 1.1.4 scheduled for the next 24 hours. Also, we're working on the documentation as we speak and your suggestion about the "cheatsheet" is very nice.

Thanks again and yes, we do want to play with the "big boys", that's the idea

[DragosRoua]

Originally Posted by leesr

I was looking for a way to put in sniplets of "php/js/Facebook Social Widgets" to be able to deliver a WP Facebook FanPage Tab/App system.

We do not have that at the moment, because pretty much everything you'd want to integrate can be done visually. But we do have something even more powerful: hooks and extensions (more than 50, actually). You can interfere with wordpress at any level you want and you can write and reuse your own extensions as you see fit. We use shortcodes only for generating visual controls, like buttons, tabbars and accordions.

[salegurus]

Hey Guys
Although i already use Headway and Profits Themes and happy with them, i got Sumo as something about it appealed to me.
Been using it on a test site for a few days and i'm very happy so far, keepup the good work Dragos

Hope you guys release some new features and keep Sumo updated...
Cheers

[DragosRoua]

Originally Posted by salegurus

Hey Guys
Although i already use Headway and Profits Themes and happy with them, i got Sumo as something about it appealed to me.
Been using it on a test site for a few days and i'm very happy so far, keepup the good work Dragos

Hope you guys release some new features and keep Sumo updated...
Cheers

Thanks for the nice words, appreciate it! Rest assured that we will keep our hands on this one. As a matter of fact, we did 3 iterations in only 2 weeks, based on the feedback we received (mainly form this thread), so we are now at 1.1.4.

Best,
Dragos

[wiseinvest]

I've thought and thought about this theme for days and wanted to know if I should get this or not.

In the end, this is a good theme to offer for my offline clients that is professional looking with a lot of features, customisations and upgrades to boot.

Thanks for such a great theme. Eventually I bought and can't wait to put it to use.

[DragosRoua]

Originally Posted by wiseinvest

I've thought and thought about this theme for days and wanted to know if I should get this or not.

In the end, this is a good theme to offer for my offline clients that is professional looking with a lot of features, customisations and upgrades to boot.

Thanks for such a great theme. Eventually I bought and can't wait to put it to use.

Thanks for the purchase and for the nice words. Happy to see that you really like it

[DragosRoua]

The offer is now closed, all the coupons have been used. Thanks everyone, this has been a blast

[Ouroboros]

Damn, I wish you had given us a warning!

I came in here finally with cash in hand only to find that it was shut down.

Maybe on a future WSO you might do a "15 left at this price" or "10 left"...

WTF, I might actually buy this at the retail price, but I can't afford it right now.

Thanks anyway, I guess.

Steve

[DragosRoua]

Originally Posted by Ouroboros

Damn, I wish you had given us a warning!

I came in here finally with cash in hand only to find that it was shut down.

Maybe on a future WSO you might do a "15 left at this price" or "10 left"...

WTF, I might actually buy this at the retail price, but I can't afford it right now.

Thanks anyway, I guess.

Steve

Do not despair As a matter of fact, we're preparing a new WSO as we speak. Since we want to give to early adopters the advantage of... well, being the early adopter we do plan to raise a little bit the price, but we'll have the discount in the same ballpark. It will be an incremental offer this time (batches of promo codes, with the price raising from one batch to another) so be prepared to act fast.

As far as I can tell, the new WSO will be published in a day or two.

Thanks again for your patience.