iThemes or Revolution WordPress Themes

tvanslooten · 08-04-2009, 09:22 AM

I'm looking to upgrade several of my WordPress sites and want to purchase premium themes that offer multi-developer licenses. So far the only two I've been able to find are these two.

Of the two, which do you believe is better - and why?

And are there others out there I have missed that I should consider?

Thanks,

Travis

liaochin2k9 · 08-07-2009, 10:09 AM

I would prefer revolution one to iThemes, I can't explain why. but maybe the designs suits me best.

Steve Diamond · 08-07-2009, 11:22 AM

There are lots of others, especially if you're looking for additional flexibility and don't mind getting under the hood a bit.

One recently released theme that provides a boatload of flexibility is Headway. I haven't used it myself, but it looks like it's well thought out. It's so flexible that it's more of a platform or framework for child themes rather than a full-blown theme on its own.

And speaking of theme frameworks, if you really don't mind getting your hands dirty, there are several really good ones. Some of them are even free and open source, like WP itself. Check out this comparison of several frameworks.

I've recently started doing new sites using Hybrid (mentioned in the above resource). It's free (though he does charge $25 per year for access to premium support and tutorials - a bargain IMO) relatively easy, and extremely flexible. You can be up and running and creating child themes in a few minutes. There is a bit of learning if you haven't worked with child themes before, but I find that it's well worth the effort.

Steve

pdjsolutions · 08-07-2009, 01:54 PM

You should consider headway as well.

But i would prefer Revolution Two

BB-Eats · 08-07-2009, 01:58 PM

I had pretty poor customer service and hiccups with ithemes. I haven't used revolution so I can't comment on it personally, but know a lot of people who use it with good success.

HariVarrier · 08-11-2009, 08:21 PM

I have used both iThemes and Revolution one. Sorry I havent used the Revolution 2 themes(Only custom made now).

iTmes:
Lots of theme options
Poor customer support

Rev 1:
Great customer support
The themes though are good does look run of the mill.

slinky · 08-13-2009, 11:10 AM

They are different. Use the theme that works for you. I had one client that needed something more funky/social/urban and another that wanted one that REvolution had on their site. Depends what you want and need.

SoundsGood · 08-19-2009, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Diamond

One recently released theme that provides a boatload of flexibility is Headway.

Has anyone actually used this theme yet? I'm looking for some honest (non-affiliate

) feedback.

Thanks.

Sunlust · 08-19-2009, 08:31 AM

I'm with Steve on this one. I love Headway.

devilishsaint · 08-19-2009, 08:44 AM

I 'll suggest you revolution themes they are really good and come up with a complete user manual moreover after sales service is also good.

cyberskyfox · 11-16-2009, 04:04 AM

I agree I've been looking at headway..really tempting either that or thesis...studiopress looks great...i did checkout itheme, but if between studiopress and itheme, i think i'd go w/ studiopress...would like to know if anyone tested headway or thesis...

C2WP · 11-18-2009, 03:27 AM

i'll suggest revolution 2 , its looking profesionals.

cheers

Max

healymedia · 11-18-2009, 09:49 AM

I don't have experience with these two companies, but I'd just like to throw in a vote for WooThemes.

Tons of options, very well priced, and the variation among themes is second to none. Take that variation and ad in your own code tweaking and the things you can do are amazing.

Cheers
Ryan

nota-bene · 11-18-2009, 09:51 AM

As per HealeyMedia.....WOO THEMES gets my vote everytime!

xtratheme.com · 11-19-2009, 01:44 PM

Revolution WordPress Themes is better !

08-04-2009, 09:22 AM	#1
tvanslooten Active Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 95 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	iThemes or Revolution WordPress Themes - Which are Better? I'm looking to upgrade several of my WordPress sites and want to purchase premium themes that offer multi-developer licenses. So far the only two I've been able to find are these two. Of the two, which do you believe is better - and why? And are there others out there I have missed that I should consider? Thanks, Travis

08-07-2009, 10:09 AM	#2
liaochin2k9 Active Warrior Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 52 Thanks: 10 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: iThemes or Revolution WordPress Themes - Which are Better? I would prefer revolution one to iThemes, I can't explain why. but maybe the designs suits me best.

08-07-2009, 11:22 AM	#3
Steve Diamond Advanced Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Tucson, AZ, USA. Posts: 972 Thanks: 106 Thanked 143 Times in 103 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: iThemes or Revolution WordPress Themes - Which are Better? There are lots of others, especially if you're looking for additional flexibility and don't mind getting under the hood a bit. One recently released theme that provides a boatload of flexibility is Headway. I haven't used it myself, but it looks like it's well thought out. It's so flexible that it's more of a platform or framework for child themes rather than a full-blown theme on its own. And speaking of theme frameworks, if you really don't mind getting your hands dirty, there are several really good ones. Some of them are even free and open source, like WP itself. Check out this comparison of several frameworks. I've recently started doing new sites using Hybrid (mentioned in the above resource). It's free (though he does charge $25 per year for access to premium support and tutorials - a bargain IMO) relatively easy, and extremely flexible. You can be up and running and creating child themes in a few minutes. There is a bit of learning if you haven't worked with child themes before, but I find that it's well worth the effort. Steve
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08-07-2009, 01:54 PM	#4
pdjsolutions Banned War Room Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: India Posts: 161 Thanks: 13 Thanked 13 Times in 10 Posts Contact Info	Re: iThemes or Revolution WordPress Themes - Which are Better? You should consider headway as well. But i would prefer Revolution Two

08-07-2009, 01:58 PM	#5
BB-Eats Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 29 Thanks: 6 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: iThemes or Revolution WordPress Themes - Which are Better? I had pretty poor customer service and hiccups with ithemes. I haven't used revolution so I can't comment on it personally, but know a lot of people who use it with good success.

08-11-2009, 08:21 PM	#6
HariVarrier Best Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 98 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Contact Info	Re: iThemes or Revolution WordPress Themes - Which are Better? I have used both iThemes and Revolution one. Sorry I havent used the Revolution 2 themes(Only custom made now). iTmes: Lots of theme options Poor customer support Rev 1: Great customer support The themes though are good does look run of the mill.

08-13-2009, 11:10 AM	#7
slinky Warrior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: iThemes or Revolution WordPress Themes - Which are Better? They are different. Use the theme that works for you. I had one client that needed something more funky/social/urban and another that wanted one that REvolution had on their site. Depends what you want and need.

08-19-2009, 08:31 AM	#9
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cyberskyfox Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 14 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: iThemes or Revolution WordPress Themes - Which are Better? I agree I've been looking at headway..really tempting either that or thesis...studiopress looks great...i did checkout itheme, but if between studiopress and itheme, i think i'd go w/ studiopress...would like to know if anyone tested headway or thesis...

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C2WP Designer & Coder War Room Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Social Networking Contact Info	Re: iThemes or Revolution WordPress Themes - Which are Better? i'll suggest revolution 2 , its looking profesionals. cheers Max
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