Like many Tumblr themes, Cinch makes use of keyboard shortcuts and jQuery navigation methods to better help your readers navigate through your fresh content.

Other than the main features that are similar to Tumblr themes, the theme is quite simple (in appearance). You have all the standard blog elements and the theme can be customized to your liking. Looking at the sidebar, you can even customize this to suit your needs.

If you like the style of this theme, you can purchase it now, or simply browse through the other themes by WooThemes.

Support: Support is included with the purchase of the theme. If you want support for any of their free thees, you will need to purchase a package (explained further below).

Additional Features:

• Works like Tumblr, with easy multimedia posting and great features.
• Extensive multimedia support integrated within the theme.
• Advanced QuickPress feature for publishing from your Dashboard.
• jQuery navigation and hotkeys integrated for scrolling throughout the theme.
• Custom widgets integrated into the theme.
• Eleven alternative color schemes included – switch them easily.
• New WooThemes custom navigation options panel.
• WooThemes Framework Version 2 integrated into the theme.
• Back-end theme options panel included, allowing you to make simple changes without ever needing to edit code. Change your logo, customize the overall look of the theme, and add Google Analytics code to your site for tracking. Customizing your template couldn’t become easier.
• Cross-browser compatible coding, ensuring your site looks properly across all modern and supported browsers.
• Automatically-resizing thumbnails makes it easy to showcase images. There is no need to upload multiple versions of the same image, as the theme takes care of all the work.
• Localized for translations, allowing you to translate/convert the theme into your own native language.
• Woo Framework included, allowing you to customize the theme using simple modifications through their clean, optimized code.
• Custom pages templates included (as shown in the images at the top of this page) within the theme package. Simply switch them through the standard page editing panel.

License Breakdown and Themes Club:

• Standard Package (From $70.00) – This license/package allows you to use the theme on an unlimited number of websites, have access to the support files and added bonuses, as well as free theme updates for as long as you own the theme. No recurring payments.

• The Permanent 3-for-1 Offer – With this package, you may be eligible for a free second theme with their permanent offer.

• Developer Package (From $150.00) – This license is for the person who may be looking at developing the theme further, requiring the Photoshop PSD files. In addition to free basic support, you’ll receive any theme updates as they are released. You may use the theme on an unlimited number of domains concurrently. No recurring payments.

• The Permanent 4-for-1 Offer – With this package, you may be eligible for two free themes with the purchase of any single Developer Package.

Having a hard time deciding on what theme would suit your blog? Why not have access to all the themes plus so much more?

It’s possible with the WooThemes Themes Club, which makes the decision so much easier!

Here’s What You Get

— All current and future theme releases for as long as you are a member. One new theme is guaranteed to be released each month, so purchasing a membership is clearly the best decision you can make. Bonus themes may also be released to the members.
— Tips, tricks, and suggestions that have been posted by community members.
— WooThemes has a number of different styles of themes, suitable for businesses, content-rich sites, lifestreams, magazine and news sites, personal blogs, and portfolios. You are sure to find something you like there.
— The Savings – With more than 35 themes available, there is surely something for you or your small business. Purchasing a membership to their themes club means that you have access to support and any additional features.

The Membership Packages

— Standard Membership – This package includes the support access, theme updates, access to all their themes, plus the ability to use their themes on an unlimited number of websites. No Photoshop source files (PSDs) are included.

Pricing – $125 once-off fee + $15/month thereafter

— Developer Membership – This package is aimed at people who want to do more with the themes, as it includes the Photoshop design files (PSDs). In addition, you get all the traditional benefits, including support access, bonus features, and theme updates. You may use the themes on an unlimited number of domains/websites.

Pricing – $200 once-off fee + $20/month thereafter

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— Support for Individual Themes – If you need support with an individual (free) theme, you can purchase a support package, in which you’ll receive all the community and professional support that club members receive. All your technical issues will be resolved, you’ll receive guidance, ability to exchange ideas with other users, and more. The cost? Just $40 per year.

Some FAQs

• Payments are processed through 2Checkout, which accepts most major credit cards, although you can still pay through PayPal, ideal for purchasing individual themes.
• When you cancel your subscription, you will not be able to download the themes and no updates will be provided. The once-off fee will have to be paid again if you decide to join again.
• The “Developer” packages may include additional bonuses including, but not limited to the Photoshop source files (PSDs) for the theme, making it much easier to customize.
• Two plus themes are added monthly.
• Themes for new platforms, including Drupal, Magento, and ExpressionEngine may be added to the site in the future, so you will have access to those themes with your membership.

GPL Licensed

• No more restrictions on different licenses with the themes – you can use the themes on as many sites as you want.
• The themes aren’t free and you still need to purchase them.
• When you support WooThemes, you are helping to support the entire WordPress community.

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On the main page of the theme, there is a large area for large images of your products, with call-to-action buttons beneath this. While the theme demo includes a default look, this can be easily customized to suit your needs.

Check out the theme demo or purchase the theme today.

Additional Features:

• Widget-ready home page.
• AJAX comments support.
• Comment subscription.
• Full-width page template.
• Centered layout.
• Six color schemes included.
• Lightbox images.
• TimThumb image resizing.
• Threaded comments support.

License Breakdown:

• Single License ($50.00) – This package contains a single-user license, with support forum access, theme updates and enhancements, as well as unlimited use of your theme.

• Developer License ($100.00) – This package is for developers, as it contains the layered image files, support forum access, theme updates and enhancements, and unlimited use of the theme. All packages have been released under a GNU GPL License.

• Depth
  Obox Design is quickly becoming a leading theme developer/designer for WordPress and other platforms. The Dept...
• Hybrid
  Hybrid is a modern, professional theme currently being sold at ThemeForest. The theme is aimed at business and...
• Creative Biz
  Creative Biz is a clean, professional business theme being sold at ThemeForest. The theme is ideal for anyone ...
• Idea
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• BigBusiness
  BigBusiness is the ultimate template for anyone looking to make an impact online. From ThemeForest, this templ...

On the main page of the theme, there is plenty of space for showcasing details about your business, using the built-in scrolling content area. Beneath this main area, you’ll find images and columns that will draw in your visitor’s attention. They’ll instantly want to browse further through your site, purchasing your services or products.

As previously stated, custom page templates have been built-in, enabling you to have a contact form, services page, projects page, or blog page within the theme. The theme is ultimately an all-in-one theme, allowing you to perform multiple functions with just one package.

If you want more details about the theme, please use the information in the sidebar or below, then purchase the theme here.

Additional Features:

• Installation screencast included.
• Intuitive theme options panel.
• Seven modern color schemes included.
• Valid XHTML coding.
• Homepage slider.
• Various CSS3 stylings included.
• Functional email form.
• Various page templates and layouts.
• jQuery drop-down menus.
• Blog functionality.
• Twitter integration.
• Portfolio functionality.
• Well-documented theme files.

License Breakdown:

• Single License ($30.00) – This package includes the design, layered PSD files, and support to go along with the theme. Extended License available for use on larger projects.

• Creative Biz
  Creative Biz is a clean, professional business theme being sold at ThemeForest. The theme is ideal for anyone ...
• BigBusiness
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• InFocus
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• Industry
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• Illuminati
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Taking a look at the theme, you’ll first notice the large banner area for your logo, the large area for a featured image, as well as the headlines beneath this for placing information about your website.

A separate page template has been included for individual pages like your projects and news/blog page, making it even easier to setup.

An integrated search and contact form have been included, which may only take activating a plugin to include – there is really no setup process other than uploading the theme to your WordPress installation.

Check out the other features of the theme, let me know what you think about the theme, then purchase it here.

Additional Features:

• Compatible with the latest version of WordPress.
• Four color skins included.
• Three layouts in twelve different variations.
• Page options included.
• Contact form plugin included.
• Valid CSS and HTML coding.
• Resizable fonts.
• Compatible with lower screen resolutions.
• Two fully layered AI files included.
• Setup process is easy.
• All documentation has been provided.

License Breakdown:

• Single License ($25.00) – This package includes the design, layered PSD files, and support to go along with the theme. Extended License available for use on larger projects.

• Hybrid
  Hybrid is a modern, professional theme currently being sold at ThemeForest. The theme is aimed at business and...
• BigBusiness
  BigBusiness is the ultimate template for anyone looking to make an impact online. From ThemeForest, this templ...
• InFocus
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• Industry
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• Illuminati
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Taking a closer look at the theme, the homepage features a template that will help drive visitors into your website, helping you maximize sales and your work.

The overall theme is two columns, although there is a three-column footer for information and links about your company.

For more information regarding the theme, check out the theme demo or the other features of the theme, listed below.

Additional Features:

• jQuery slider.
• Replaceable headlines.
• Built-in custom widgets.
• Footer is widget-ready.
• Editable 404 page.
• Contact form built into the theme.
• Background is customizable.
• Easy to add/edit navigation items.
• Tooltip integration for links and images.
• Header slider integrated.
• Fully-functional blog template.
• Shop area with everything included.
• Extended help file included.

License Breakdown:

• Single License ($25.00) – This package includes the design, layered PSD files, and support to go along with the theme. Extended License available for use on larger projects.

• Hybrid
  Hybrid is a modern, professional theme currently being sold at ThemeForest. The theme is aimed at business and...
• Creative Biz
  Creative Biz is a clean, professional business theme being sold at ThemeForest. The theme is ideal for anyone ...
• BigBusiness
  BigBusiness is the ultimate template for anyone looking to make an impact online. From ThemeForest, this templ...
• InFocus
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• Portfolious
  Portfolious is a professional theme built for those who want to create a professional website with ease. A com...

A large number of features have been integrated into the theme, and it is well-desinged with an organized look. A new slider animation and options have been integrated, so there is no need to have a site that looks like someone else who has purchased the template.

With more than fifty options, the theme is worth checking out – links and additional details have been showcased below.

Additional Features:

• JavaScript featured showcase slider.
• Full-width page layout.
• Drop-down for categories and child pages.
• Footer and sidebar widgets – monetize your site.
• Automatic post lengths.
• Threaded comments, seven-levels deep.
• Gravatar and widget-ready.
• Table-less coding.
• Cros-sbrowser compatible.
• WordPress 2.9.2 compatible.
• Theme options page for easy customization.
• Stylish headers.

License Breakdown:

• Single License ($30.00) – This package includes the design, layered PSD files, and support to go along with the theme. Extended License available for use on larger projects.

• Hybrid
  Hybrid is a modern, professional theme currently being sold at ThemeForest. The theme is aimed at business and...
• Creative Biz
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• Idea
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• BigBusiness
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• InFocus
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Within the theme package, three theme files are included – dark, light, and yellow, making it the ideal theme for all your needs. Very basic editing can be done without having to completely rewrite the code, as everything has been coded with standards in mind.

The theme is clean and professional, and worth checking out if you want to set up a portfolio on a very limited budget.

License: The theme has been released under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License.

Additional Features:

• Easy to reskin, all three themes contain no template images, so styling is done through the CSS file.
• No complicated and restrictive custom fields.
• Low file size, so the theme will load quickly.
• Cross-browser tested.
• Ideal for all types of portfolios.
• Automatically resized thumbnails.
• Comments avatars integrated.
• Sexy jQuery transitions.
• Widget-enabled area.
• Multiple page templates to choose from.
• Fluid grid-based layout.

• DesignPile
  DesignPile is a fresh new design with three color styles and a couple jQuery-based goodies. The theme is ideal...
• Gadget
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• BigBiz
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• Hybrid
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The Freedoms of ThemeForest (and other sites in the Marketplace)

ThemeForest takes out a lot of the work in building your own web presence. For example, while ThemeForest won’t promote each individual member or theme that gets submitted to or joins the site, they will feature the products that really stand out. The framework is intact to help you spend more time addressing support and updating or releasing new themes. You won’t have to worry about ensuring that your own site is still up and running.

While some would say that these aren’t necessarily freedoms, I would have to say otherwise. I don’t sell my work through the site, but have reviewed many themes featured on the site, and have seen how successful it has become since launch.

1. You have the ability to price your products at nearly any price. Many of the themes currently sell in the $25 to $35 price range (assuming the customer has pre-paid). The top-selling WordPress themes are currently priced at $35, $25, $40, $25, and $25, respectively.
2. The community decides what themes are the best. Based on sales, you can determine which themes have the most features and are the most value-packed for the price.
3. Categorization makes it possible to target specific niches. For example, you can place your theme in the corporate/business category or the blog/magazine and you’ll be able to target specific needs of your customers.
4. You’ll notice new clients trickle in, as you become more popular on the site. The designers on the site have a profile page, which can be customized to attract new customers.

The Downsides of ThemeForest

Despite the many positives of adding your work to the ThemeForest Marketplace, there are some negatives, which you should consider before you join. Again, some may look at these as facts of life, simply because you are in fact submitting your work to a site and enjoying the benefits of it.

1. In order to become a member, you’ll need to take a quiz to understand how the marketplace works. This is basically used to help you understand the terms of the site (i.e. Agree/Disagree to “…buy a file from another site and sell it on an Envato Marketplace, provided I chance something about it.”
2. Envato takes a cut of your earnings. If you run your own site, you’ll also be taking a cut of your earnings and setting it apart for time spent modifying your site’s theme, purchasing hosting, as well as other services integrated into ThemeForest. Depending on how many sales you create through ThemeForest, you’ll be able to keep anywhere from 40-70% of all sales. Some have commented on how you need to sell $300,000+ in order to reach the highest bracket, but as long as you have a “killer” theme, it may only take a few months to reach these higher levels. If you choose to sell through ThemeForest non-exclusively, you’ll be able to keep 25% of the earnings.
3. You must use the license applied across the entire site. All themes sold must have the PHP distributed under the GPL License, but the design and images are not GPL-licensed.

How Much Can You Make

I guess the whole point behind this article is to expose how successful the premium themes market has become. The results certainly do vary, especially if you have just created a site to “profit” from the trend and make a quick buck. Many of the most popular designers on ThemeForest have quite a number of products and may also run their own web design business.

Although a cut is taken out of each theme sold, you can quickly see how sales add up into big earnings. The following themes have been showcased on this page, as an example of what you can earn!

— Display 3-in-1 Business Theme: The theme sells for $42, and has sold more than 1,500 copies. This results in earnings of an average of $28,000 per month.

— London Creative + Portfolio/Blog Theme: Introduced just four months ago, the theme has sold 700+ copies at $32 apiece. The designer makes $7,000 per month (average) from this theme alone.

— Twicet Business and Portfolio 5-in-1 Theme: Selling at $37, this theme has been sold more than 1,800 times, and brings in more than $7,000 monthly.

— ShapeShifter – One Page, Infinite Possibilities: This theme sells for $32, resulting in nearly 500 sales since first release about three months ago. Again, this results in more than $7,000 in income monthly.

— BigFeature: This theme sells for $27, with more than 1,500 sales to date. This results in monthly revenue of $5,500.

— Design Agency: This theme sells for $27, with more than 450 sales since first release four months ago. It draws in more than $4,000 in monthly revenue.

— Cubit 6-in-1 Business and Portfolio Theme: Selling for just $27, this theme has sold more than 1,050 copies, bringing in more than $3,200 monthly.

— Bluelight: Customers fell in love with this theme, as they purchased more than 875 copies at $27 apiece. The designer makes an average of $2,800 from this theme.

— Convergence Community Theme: At $27, this theme has sold more than 900 copies in about a year’s time. Since then, it has averaged more than $2,600 in revenue monthly.

— Photo Nexus WordPress Gallery 2-in-1: Again, nearly 900 copies of this theme have sold, each at $27. The theme brings in $2,200 monthly.

Conclusion

Each year, those who have a negative stance towards the premium themes market say that this is the year they will die. This hasn’t happened yet, and there are no signs that it will. Despite the GPL fiasco that took place, the support/package market for themes replaced the earlier licenses that were sold based on the number of sites you could use the themes on.

Times have changed, and the market is still extremely profitable, as shown above. If you are looking to test how well your themes will do, I encourage you to check out ThemeForest and see if the whole marketplace concept can work for you. Envato has setup one of the largest marketplaces (332,973 members and 40,267 items) for digital products, ranging from themes to audio clips to code.

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On the main page, there is a featured content slider and a welcome message, ideal for helping your visitors become acquainted with your site before moving onto hiring you for your work or purchasing your products.

The overall look of the theme is clean and all the features combine into a nice package. Check out the theme demo before purchasing the theme for just $25.

Additional Features:

• Multiple theme layout.
• Optional use of breadcrumbs.
• Loog or header image upload feature.
• Customizable text areas within the homepage.
• Featured slider pages.
• Different page templates.
• Menu management for excluding pages.

License Breakdown:

• Premium (Released under the GPL), $25.00 - This license allows you to use the theme on an unlimited number of websites and blogs.

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While the header of the theme may draw in new visitors, the look of the rest of the theme may not be there. It has been converted from a WordPress theme, but still lacks some of the styling found in some of the more professional themes available.

Check out the demo (provided within the sidebar) or download the theme for yourself.

License: Theme is available for free, ideal for personal blogs.

Support: Support can be found by contacting the designer.

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