Can I only use the Blog Theme Creator themes with WordPress?
At this time, Blog Theme Creator themes are only formatted to work with WordPress. Supports WordPress 2.1 and higher.
Can I select a video from the video library to use with any theme I choose?
Not quite.... most of the themes are designed for video. Others let you upload your own logos and other graphics.
If you would like to use a video, select a theme which allows video usage. This will be denoted by the word “video theme” within the theme’s name.
Can I play with multiple themes before I make a purchase?
Absolutely! You can modify a theme as many times as you like (or modify as many themes as you like at one time) until you are perfectly satisfied. Once you are satisfied, you can simply click on the “Purchase this Theme” button to pay for and download your theme.
How many times can I modify a theme I’ve already purchased?
As many times as you’d like! No limits! You may modify and re-download the previously purchased theme repeatedly.
How do I purchase the theme I’ve created?
Once you have created and saved your theme, you can simply click on the “Buy for $19.95” button to begin your purchase and download. Then, after you have clicked on the "Pay Now" button, you can pay with a credit card (follow the "Don't have a PayPal account?" link) or through PayPal.
ATTENTION PAYPAL CUSTOMERS- If you are using a credit card that is associated with a PayPal account, you will need to sign into that PayPal account before using that credit card. PayPal will not allow you to use a credit card associated with a PayPal account without first signing in.
Can I resell themes that I have created?
Yes! You may create and modify themes to resell to your clients. Please read our Terms of Service for more details. (Link here to the Terms of Service)
Do I have to download any software?
There is no software to download! This is an online program. Just have fun creating your blog theme. You can access this program through the internet using your web browser. When you are happy with the theme you’ve created, you will then purchase it and download a small .zip file to save to your computer.
Where do I go for help with the program?
We have our very own forum! The Small Business Design Network (Laughingbird’s software forum) can help you answer many questions and find ongoing discussions about the Blog Theme Creator.
Why Use WordPress?
WordPress is arguably the largest and best open source blog publishing application available. Due to it's open source nature coders from all over the world are constantly writing and adding new plugins to increase WordPress's functionality. What does this mean to you? It means that you can use WordPress to design an incredible blog or website easily and quickly whether you are new to blogging or a seasoned pro. Oh, and did we mention it is free?
WordPress.com vs. WordPress.org
In a nutshell WordPress.com provides a basic, hosted blogging platform that allows you to have a blog but without much ability to customize. It's a solid blogging platform and easy to use but doesn't begin to offer the powerful features that WordPress.org does. WordPress.org gives you an endless ability to easily customize and create a blog or website that you'll be proud of. WordPress.org allows you to install plugins to extend WordPress to do almost anything you would want or need your site to do. WordPress.org also enables you to install custom themes that really make your blog stand apart from the crowd. This is where the Blog Theme Creator (link to BTC homepage ) comes in!
How To Get Started
First you will need a domain name and hosting account to host your blog. There are many options for hosting available. One we have experience with and recommend is GoDaddy (link to godaddy with affiliate link http://affiliate.godaddy.com/redirect/3355DF8D8EC0032480E8ACB458053CD5B87A93F51AF8823297BF59B1F29F704D ) GoDaddy is an affordable hosting and domain registration site. The big bonus here is that GoDaddy will create a dedicated WordPress hosting account for you by installing all the latest WordPress software! No need to download the software from WordPress or figure out how to install it on your hosting platform. GoDaddy does this for you!
Blog Theme Time
Now you're ready to install your new Blog Theme Creator theme and start blogging! Visit our tutorial (link to "uploading BTC theme to WordPress) that will quickly show you how to upload your theme to your blog from the WordPress admin area.