Making WordPress Themes Widget-Ready

Have you ever heard of the saying “The customer is always right?” In the line of web design and creating custom themes, I have really learned that this is the case. It’s pretty obvious that satisfying the customer is the bottom line, as it should be, and I try nothing short of aiming to please my clients.

But what about non-paying clients?

As much as I pride myself for being a tech geek, an internet guy and a web-whatever, there have been some things I have avoided to learn simply because I was intimidated by them. You see, every thing I know about computers and the internet is self taught, so when I come into contact with the “Goliath” of new technology, I sometimes have a tendency to run.

Which I did at first, with the idea of widgetizing my WordPress Themes.

However, you’ll see that it’s pretty obvious people want Widget-Ready themes. And since I would like to get my name out there in the web design world, I am happy to jump head first into the pool and do the widgetty thing.

Posted July 25, 2007 by Brian Gardner | Filed Under Blog 

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4 Responses to “Making WordPress Themes Widget-Ready”

  1. The Buxr Widget on July 25th, 2007 2:21 pm

    Good post. IMHO fear is the #1 limitation of success in anything. It’s either fear of success or failure..

    I’ve never based theme selection on Widget readiness…

  2. Charity on August 2nd, 2007 8:41 pm

    I can totally relate Brian. I just released my first theme, and initially wasn’t planning on making it widget-ready… but the response I got seemed much in favor of widgetizing, so I caved. :)

    @ Buxr - well said. Fear is a hang-up for me, but I recognize that so I’m trying to work on it.

  3. Christian on October 1st, 2007 9:41 pm

    Hello Brian,

    I am working on a wellness online community website. I have been debating to use Movabletype or Wordpress. Knowing that I want this website to evolve over time and stay on top of the newest trends,I am told that wordpress is the #1 in terms of number of programmerss developping tools-widgets-plug ins for this publishing platform.
    Am I right?
    Also I would like to have recommendations on what where I can find professional developpers who can help me develop customize a template for our needs? Any suggestions?

  4. shine on February 25th, 2008 5:21 am

    Ya you are right i am also using it n my site to host the blogs and tips. I want a customized one for my site can anyone help me on this

    Please mail me at shinejos@yahoo.com

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