Where Did The Articles Go?
I doubt this is causing much of a stir, but given my schedule and other commitments I don't really have the time to scratch out regular articles or blog posts. Besides, there's already enough of those types of blogs out there already.
Twitter This And Twitter That.
My new Twit-handle is going to be @pixelomatic. Hope to see you there.
WordPress Tinder
A small collection of very simple WordPress template frames that can be easily customized and adpated to suit your needs. They're built for WordPress 2.7 or later and set up to use widgets in multiple locations.
CSST Simple Blue
Basic, three column design with a touch of light blue flavoring.
CSST Simple Orange
Another three column design but with the "heavy" column to the left and the other two narrow columns on the right. If orange is your thing, check it out.
CSST Simple Red
To be totally honest, this one looks a hell of a lot like Simple Orange but with a cherry flavor though.
Installing A Template
To install one of these WordPress templates:
1. Download the archive and extract the folder containing all of the files.
2. Using an FTP client to access your host web server, upload the theme to the wp-content/themes directory in WordPress.
3. Select the new theme in the Apperance > Themes admin screen.
As with any WordPress template, you'll more than likely need to adjust the styles a bit to mesh with your current settings.
(NOTE: Web geek tested and approved in Firefox 3.0 (Win), Firefox 2.0 (Mac), IE7 (Win), Opera 9.6 (Win), Safari 3.2 (Mac). IE6 can go to hell.)
Fixed-Width Templates
Here you'll find fixed-width templates that will remain at their given horizontal size regardless of how large the viewer's browser window is.
Centered Box
The Centered Box is the most basic template you'll find here and while it may not be the most sporty, it's more than robust enough to handle a small, simple page.
Demo / Download Zip
1-Column
A step-up from the last example the 1-Column template rocks it's very own header and a faux right column to make it slighty more "fancy" then nothing at all.
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1-Column (2)
This version of the 1-Column template sports an actual left column that extends the full height of the template - very handy for navigation and links.
Demo / Download Zip
3-Over-4 Columns
Do you want to display a fistfull of content all on the same page? The 3-Over-4 Column template is perfect for doing just that very thing and more.
Demo / Download Zip
3-Column
The 3-Column design is the meat and potatoes of templates. Clean and well constructed you just can't go wrong with this honeypie of a layout.
Demo / Download Zip
4-Column
Now we're talking! The 4-Column template is chock-full-o options like both a vertical and horizontal navigation and three columns for content.
Demo / Download Zip
Flexible Templates
These here templates are the flexible or fluid kind. They will re-size horizontally to match the viewer's browser window.
Centered Box
What's better than a very clean and simple Centered Box template? One that adjsuts to the size of the browser window that's what!
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1-Column
Wait a minute! This 1-Column template looks just like the other one there! Oh... but this one resizes on it's own? Nevermind.
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2-Column
It may not be all that exciting to look at right now but this here 2-Column template will definitely get you to where you want to go. No worries.
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3-Column
The 3-Column flex template is a workhorse I tell you. Throw what you need at it and just see how it handles the task. Forget about it!
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Looking For More Free Templates?
Well you're in luck!
There's a bunch of open source template sites out there where you can score some good looking templates that are already sporting the eye candy. But where ever you're headed be sure to check out OpenDesigns along the way.
Open Source Templates With Some Frills
This group of templates have a bit more styles applied to them. I originally submitted these to either OSWD or OpenDesign.org and I'm offering them here as well.
Voodoo Dolly
Fixed-width template with a bit of computer or technology flair to it. Geek approved.
Finding Peace
A clean, Flexible-width template with a spa-like feel. Can you smell the tea tree oil?
Summer Holiday
Bright and fresh like an ocean breeze, this narrow fixed-width template can go any where.
Grass Stains
Another fixed-width template that has a simple style and is easy on the eyes.