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Use one Wordpress theme for many sites?

by Jeff Burritt Banned
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I'm thinking about learning one particular Wordpress theme well, and trying to adopt it for different websites I want to develop.

I purchased Socrates theme, and even though you can customize, it seems to lack the real 'pop' effect of a top quality looking website. I believe that first impressions matter. A pleasing visually-appealing design is important to me.

So, I'm looking at elegant themes or themeforrest for something that is customizable but looks sharp.

I found 'Clockstone' by cmsmasters for sale at themeforrest.

Clockstone wordpress


Anyone use this theme or something similar to do all your Wordpress sites? Love your feedback.

Thanks,

Jeff
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  • Profile picture of the author ravikumar320
    I did not used it but I saw this theme it's amazing. I think this one is perfect for all sites.
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  • Profile picture of the author Abledragon
    I do exactly what you're talking about, but I use Thesis.

    The important point in taking this approach is not how the theme looks on the theme website, because you're going to be creating new designs for your different sites. It's how good the underlying coding is, how good the support is and the level of underlying functionality in the theme (for example SEO controls) that will enable you to avoid using too many plugins.

    Don't worry too much about how it looks on the surface (you're going to be changing that), get in under the hood and see what's there - that's what you're going to be working with.

    Cheers,

    Martin.
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    • Profile picture of the author Jeff Burritt
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      Thanks Martin. Good thoughts to consider.

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      Jeff
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      • Profile picture of the author TopSEOTool
        Thesis is a good suggestion, it's definitely more of a "blank palette" to work with. I think the trick is always finding themes that don't look like themes. Clockwork is cool but it always sort of looks like it's for sale. Unless you're planning to run a Wordpress theme affiliate site, it's too slick for most sites out there and overwhelms the message.

        Good free themes are curated (and offered) regularly at places like Noupe (design blog) and other Smashing Magazine sites. I use a free theme called Blog-o-folio for a health/lifestyle blog and so far it's working out well.

        Hope this helps

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        • Profile picture of the author Jeff Burritt
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          Thanks, I'll check it out.
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  • Profile picture of the author Istvan Horvath
    Have you seen Hybrid and its children? (free)

    BTW, learn to work with children themes if you start with a framework. Easier for updates...
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    • Profile picture of the author Jeff Burritt
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      Just bought your wso in your signature.
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      • Profile picture of the author tantan
        How about Flexibility theme. I think it can be used to many blogs. It's easy to customize and has many customization options.
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