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10 Great WordPress Themes for Business Sites

Christopher — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:56:15 +0000

Taking your business online with WordPress requires both the right hosting and compelling design. While the former is relatively easy (cPanel-enabled hosting makes installation and maintenance easier), selecting a look needs a little more deliberation. When selecting a WordPress theme for a business website, it’s important to strike a balance between aesthetic quality and functionality. Business sites that boast too many bells and whistles are too noisy; customers get lost in the shuffle. At the same time, business sites that appear to be unprofessional give visitors the wrong impression.

To point you in the right direction, we’ve hand-picked the cleanest – yet most functional and attractive – 10 Great WordPress Themes for Business Sites for your disposal.

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1. WP Remix

Companies that would like to convey several different messages – including press releases, “about us” style sections, blogs and product information pages – will appreciate the versatility and flexibility of this WordPress theme. Several different color options are available, too, making customization a breeze.

2. VibrantCMS

It’s easy to achieve a modern, sophisticated look for your company’s online presence when you use the VibrantCMS theme for WordPress. A large, eye-catching header section is the perfect place to insert your company’s logo or a clean shot of one of its best-selling products.

3. WP CODA

If you primarily need a business website for showcasing your products, the WP CODA WordPress theme might be right for you. It’s especially well-suited to companies that have a creative slant, since its design is vibrant and exceptionally unique.

4. Ecommerce

Putting products front-and-center is critical when you’re trying to launch a topnotch e-commerce website. The Ecommerce theme for WordPress is a very viable option for any business that wants to put the focus on its products – without overwhelming visitors.

5. Inspire

This easily-customizable WordPress theme allows you to change the header image as often as you’d like. This is perfect for businesses that regularly feature new products, or for those who’d like to make a bold first impression on those who happen upon their website.

6. Apz

A picture is worth a thousand words, or so the saying goes. If you adhere to that philosophy, you’re going to love the Apz WordPress theme. Its clean, simple layout allows you to get your point across with vibrant imagery.

7. Agency

Marketing and other consulting businesses will revel in the simplicity and usefulness of the Agency WordPress theme. If you’re eager to give off a professional, capable image on the web, this theme should be right up your alley.

8. Hotelia

Brand development is a critical part of any successful marketing campaign. The Hotelia WordPress theme allows you to enhance your company’s image in a clear and direct manner. At the same time, it brings a healthy dose of personality to the table.

9. Clean Slate

Just because your business doesn’t revolve around e-commerce doesn’t mean that it shouldn’t have a first-rate online presence. The Clean Slate WordPress theme is a shoe-in for any company that wants to take control of its image and provide prospective customers with clear, pertinent information.

10. WP-Glide

Social media is all the rage these days, so it pays to highlight your company’s social networking profiles on its website. The WP-Glide theme is nicely suited to that purpose, and it’s flexible enough to work well for organizations of many sizes, scopes and sensibilities.

As you can see, there are as many different WordPress themes and concepts out there these days as there are different companies. Pinpointing the one that’s right for you can seem daunting; by exploring the many topnotch business themes out there, though, you can get there more quickly.

Am I Missing Something??

If you have any Wordpress Theme for business which is sublime and clean and worth watching please do recommend it in the comments section.

60+ Fantastic High Quality Photoshop Grunge Brushes Set

Rocky — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 02:50:13 +0000

We got a really good response when we posted an article on 44 Sets of Photoshop Lines and Vector brushes and 90+ Amazing Grunge Typography Collection (I really appreciate that). Thus I thought of combining the Photoshop Brushes with Grunge type, which could make up a very good combination in a lot of web and graphic projects. Grunge brushes could help you to give a different look and feel to your design and make it look different from the ones who have used normal set of Brushes.

In this post we are publishing 60+ Fantastic High Quality Photoshop Grunge Brushes Set for your use. If you like any of these brushes and you plan to use them then please read the license agreement of the creator as they may change from time to time.

How to Install

Open your Adobe Photoshop then Edit -> Preset Manager.. -> set Preset type to brushes -> click to load -> Browse and select your favorite brush set and then click done.

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DepositPhotos Giveaway: 3 Accounts to be won, with credits

Jitu — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:23:27 +0000

Each and every web or graphic designer loves Stock photos. These photos can be used for any purpose ranging from small assignments to big projects.

Why am I talking about this?? Because today we have a giveaway in which we are giving away — 3 accounts in Depositphotos each worth 30$!!! That means we would be announcing 3 winners who would get an account with 30$ each. The giveaway would go on for 1 and half week from this time. We would be randomly choosing the winners.

Before providing more details about the giveaway, we will introduce you to our new sponsors, Depositphotos…

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Amazingly Beautiful Free Twitter Backgrounds from Viuu

Rocky — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 23:10:29 +0000

You want an original Twitter background that really gives your Twitter account that little something extra? A background that suits your personality or one that simply reflects your good taste in design?
No matter what the background is that you are looking for, we are sure that Viuu has it.

Searching for a background is made real easy since you can browse either by collection, colour or keyword. You can also look at the top rated Twitter background and those recently added.
And in case you still don’t find what you’ve been looking for you can easily request your custom made Twitter background or just swing by every once in a while to check out Viuu’s ever-growing collection.

Here’s a little hint: use the automatic install feature to install your background in just one click.

Well, on your marks Browse, Download, Share!

76 Amazing Examples of Bokeh Photography

Rocky — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 03:25:26 +0000

By now many of you must have heard the term “Bokeh”. If not than it is nothing but the blurred effect of light in a photograph. Basically in Bokeh photography there are mainly two areas one is the object area which is in focus and the other is the outer area which is out of focus. Blurring the out of focus area of light is the Bokeh effect.

Many a times we hear terms like Good and Bad Bokeh. Good Bokeh means something that adds value to the photograph and a bad bokeh means an effect which creates confusion.

In this post we are publishing 76 Amazing Examples of Bokeh Photography for your Inspiration.

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40 Really Creative Logos for Hotels and Restaurants

Jitu — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 09:17:47 +0000

According to a new study by Strategic name Development, a brand name consultancy, Minneapolis, Logo design for restaurants should be simple designed and easy to read but not so simple that they lose distinction and fail to communicate the restaurant concept to consumers. It also appeared in the study that logos that evoked “good feelings” prompted respondents to say they’d be “confident” in eating there.

The above study shows how important it is for restaurants and Hotels to have a logo which makes the consumers love them. The logo should be such that it should convey what ambience you can find in the hotel, what food you could expect at the restaurant. Another important point that should be in a restaurant logo is that they should be easy to read, they should not be very complex to understand. All these attributes of the logo help the hotels/restaurants not only to create their brand but also to grow their business by making the consumers to come right in and have a bite at their place.

In this post we are publishing 40 Really Creative Logos for Hotels and Restaurants for your Inspiration.

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Photography of Some of the Tallest Buildings and Structures of the World

Rocky — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 03:09:05 +0000

The Seven wonders of the World deservedly get a lot of attention. They represent a niche architecture. But there are a lot of buildings and structures that do not get the required praises. Some of the tallest buildings in the world have a very mesmerizing look. Their architecture is a very thoughtful process. Each and every bit of the building has something unique about it.

In this post we are publishing Photography of Some of the Tallest Buildings and Structures of the World for your inspiration.

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Burj Khalifa OR Burj Dubai

Burj Khalifa known as Burj Dubai prior to its inauguration, is a skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and the tallest man-made structure ever built, at 828 m (2,717 ft). Construction began on 21 September 2004, with the exterior of the structure completed on 1 October 2009. The building officially opened on 4 January 2010, and is part of the new 2 km2 (490-acre) flagship development called Downtown Dubai at the ‘First Interchange’ along Sheikh Zayed Road, near Dubai’s main business district.

The tower’s architecture and engineering were performed by Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill of Chicago, with Adrian Smith as chief architect, and Bill Baker as chief structural engineer. The primary contractor was Samsung C&T of South Korea. In June 2010, Burj Khalifa was awarded the 2010 ‘Best Tall Building’ for the Middle East & Africa by Chicago-based Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat.

The total cost for the project was about US$1.5 billion; and for the entire ‘Downtown Dubai’, US$20 billion. In March 2009, Mohamed Ali Alabbar, Chairman of the project’s developer, Emaar Properties, said office space pricing at Burj Khalifa reached US$4,000 per sq ft (over US$43,000 per m2) and the Armani Residences, also in Burj Khalifa, sold for US$3,500 per sq ft (over US$37,500 per m2)

Petronas Twin Towers

The Petronas Twin Towers also known as the Petronas Towers or just Twin Towers, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia were the world’s tallest buildings from 1998 to 2004, when their height was surpassed by Taipei 101. The towers remain the tallest twin buildings in the world.

Taipei 101

Taipei 101, also known as the Taipei Financial Center, is a landmark skyscraper located in Xinyi District, Taipei, Taiwan. The building ranked officially as the world’s tallest from 2004 until the opening of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai in 2010. Taipei 101, designed by C.Y. Lee & partners and constructed primarily by KTRT Joint Venture and numerous subcontractors including Samsung C&T received the 2004 Emporis Skyscraper Award and was hailed as one of the Seven New Wonders of the World (Newsweek magazine, 2006) and Seven Wonders of Engineering (Discovery Channel, 2005). The tower has served as an icon of modern Taiwan ever since its opening. Fireworks launched from Taipei 101 feature prominently in international New Year’s Eve broadcasts and the structure appears frequently in travel literature and international media.

Taipei 101 comprises 101 floors above ground and 5 floors underground. The name of the tower reflects its floor count. The building was architecturally created as a symbol of the evolution of technology and Asian tradition (see “Symbolism” below.) Its postmodernist approach to style incorporates traditional design elements and gives them modern treatments. The tower is designed to withstand typhoons and earthquakes. A multi-level shopping mall adjoins the tower houses to hundreds of fashionable stores, restaurants and clubs.

Jin Mao Tower

The Jin Mao Tower is an 88-story landmark supertall skyscraper in the Lujiazui area of the Pudong district of Shanghai, People’s Republic of China. It contains offices and the Shanghai Grand Hyatt hotel. Until 2007 it was the tallest building in the PRC, the fifth tallest in the world by roof height and the seventh tallest by pinnacle height. Along with the Oriental Pearl Tower, it is a centerpiece of the Pudong skyline. Its height was surpassed on September 14, 2007 by the Shanghai World Financial Center which is next to the building. The Shanghai Tower, a 128-story building located next to these two buildings and now under construction, will be even taller.

Willis Tower

Willis Tower, formerly named Sears Tower, is a 108-story, 1451-foot (442 m) skyscraper in Chicago, Illinois. At the time of its completion in 1974, it was the tallest building in the world, surpassing the World Trade Center towers in New York. Currently, Willis Tower is the tallest building in the United States and the fifth-tallest freestanding structure in the world as well as the fifth tallest building in the world to the roof.

Although Sears’ naming rights expired in 2003, the building continued to be called Sears Tower for several years. In March 2009 London-based insurance broker Willis Group Holdings, Ltd., agreed to lease a portion of the building and obtained the building’s naming rights as part of the agreement. On July 16, 2009, at 10:00 am Central Time, the building was officially renamed Willis Tower.

20 Really Fantastic Wallpapers for Summer

James Adams — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 13:17:39 +0000

Summer is coming, and that means that it’s time for some great landscapes, soothing pictures of rain and horses. Here are twenty of the most beautiful wallpapers to get you into that summer mood.

In this post we are publishing 20 Really Fantastic Wallpapers for Summer for your desktop. If you like any of these wallpapers and you plan to use them then please read the license agreement of the creator as they may change from time to time.

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Nexus by Burning Liquid

A beautiful summer sunset on an alien world, complete with palm trees and stars.

The Greenway

You can see for miles around, and there’s not a soul in sight. The horizon offers nothing but blue skies ahead.

Sunflower

It’s hard to think of summer without the presence of sunflowers.

Pacific

Summer is the time for vacations on the isands. You can kick off your flip flops to feel the beach sand between your toes in this picture.

Rainy Day in Sunny June

If there were going to be a rainy day in summer, it should look like this. The sun is just peeking through the clouds on a meadow that goes on forever.

Poppy Field

This wallpaper looks like it was taken directly from a musical. You can almost picture the singer in the field dancing from flower to flower and not crushing a single one.

Gerbera Daisies

Pretty pink gerbera daisies that were picked specifically for you. The fiery fuchsia blooms are some of the best that nature has to offer.

Hidden Waterfall

Sneak away from the rat race to this beautiful hideaway. A long day of work is well rewarded when you can dunk yourself in the cool water and feel the power of the waterfall in the distance.

Trees

After a long day of walking, it is a humbling event to look up to see a delightful panorama of trees.

Unicorns in a Field

The perfect meadow is depicted here with the image of two unicorns standing in a field of red and yellow flowers.

The Grill

Grilling and Barbecuing make a summer complete. If anyone asks what you’re going to be doing this summer, all you have to do is point to this wallpaper.

Whale Tail

Sailing is a popular summer pastime, and nearly any vacationer would love to see this image of a whale tail at sunset.

Hawaii

The Hawaiian islands make the perfect getaway for any summer traveller. Lush ferns and flora grow at the top of this valley. A textured green path leads down to the clear waters below. A lone tree stands guard over the entire scene.

Lighthouse

Rolling hills rise in the background while boats of all sizes roam this unfamiliar marina. A simple lone lighthouse stands guard over an inlet on this gorgeous clear day.

Flowers

This close up bouquet of exotic flowers inspires thoughts of nature’s delicacy. Peace and relaxation seem to emanate from the beauty of the red, blue, pink and yellow flowers. The flowers rest on a foundation of ivy which can be seen only in hints below the blooms.

Prairie Storm

Who can deny the powerful contrasts offered by summer weather? An amber wheat field shimmers in the sunlight, waving to the gentle breezes. In the distance, a storm rages with a solid wall of blue grey clouds. Crackles of lightning shoot to the ground, blessing the grain with its fire touched fingers.

Dolphin

A dolphin beckons everyone to join in the joy of leaping out of the endless ocean. A vision of pure contentment spreads across the dolphin’s face while it enjoys the play of the water leaving its body.

Pagoda

There is a small forest of deep green trees which frames the peaceful and serene image of a three story pastel yellow pagoda. The reflection of the building almost strikes a pair of trees which grow on a rock island.

Summer Dream

A very different wallpaper which looks upwards to the top of several bright trees with light coming through them. With several bubbles coming down through the trees and light.

Fireworks

What summer would be complete without fireworks? A beautiful flower of fireworks graces this wallpaper. The petals are created in starbursts of red, gold and blue. The center is a golden promise of summer fun.

Summer’s beauty should be experienced, but the next best thing is through pictures on your desktop. Bring your escape to work by putting a few of these wallpapers on your computer.

65 Fantastic Collection of Green Wallpapers

Rocky — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 03:09:48 +0000

Today everywhere there is a “Go Green” message given to us to keep the environment clean, Global warming and many other stuffs. Just to extend that very idea we decided to have a beautiful collection of Green Wallpapers for your desktops so that the message goes to the ones who use your computers and also the green wallpaper would remind to keep your environment clean. Thus we are using this article to spread the message “Go Green”

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30 Really Fantastic Collection of Photoshop Custom Shapes

Rocky — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 17:25:40 +0000

You may find lot of Photoshop resources all around the web mainly consisting of Photoshop Brushes, textures and patterns. Apart from these there are Photoshop Custom Shapes which are very useful when used at the correct situation. Using correct custom shape at the correct place can bring ease to your designing work. There are plenty of custom shapes for download around the web.

In this post we are publishing 30 Really Fantastic Free photoshop custom shapes for your use. If you like any of these custom shapes and you plan to use them then please read the license agreement of the creator as they may change from time to time.

How to install: Open your Adobe Photoshop then Edit -> Preset Manager.. -> set Preset type to Custom Shape -> click to load -> Browse and select your favorite Custom Shape set and then click done.

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