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How to Theme WordPress: From Blank To Beautiful in 2 Hours (from webcmssquad.com)
 
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How to Theme WordPress: From Blank To Beautiful in 2 Hours (from webcmssquad.com)

Starring: Aleks Monahan, WEB|CMS Squad Director: WEB|CMS Squad Format: DVD
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Aleks Monahan, WEB|CMS Squad
  • Directors: WEB|CMS Squad
  • Format: NTSC
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Studio: Stallion Press Group
  • DVD Release Date: August 8, 2008
  • Run Time: 120 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B001EDRPOG
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #84,734 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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How to Theme WordPress: From Blank to Beautiful in 2 Hours

Whether you are learning how to theme WordPress for your own use, or to offer your theme design services for hire, or to even build a brand of WordPress themes to distribute to the masses, this DVD shows you how to get started theming the popular WordPress and to get results quickly.

In just a matter of 2 hours, you will learn the process of going from a blank page in your web browser to a fully-functional WordPress theme, including how to integrate your own unique graphics.

Sit and watch as Aleks Monahan from the WEB|CMS Squad teaches you tremendously valuable information that will build your skills and open doors to new opportunities. No need to spend days or weeks trying to figure out all pieces of the puzzle.

WordPress is one of the most popular CMS platforms in today's Web 2.0 world, and its popularity is only increasing. Not only is WordPress popular, but also WordPress custom theming projects are bid anywhere from $200 to $2,000 or more on the freelance networks, and those who have the WordPress theming skills guard their knowledge like Fort Knox. Join those who can, and start theming WordPress today.

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars So much more than I expected. Very pleased!, January 6, 2009
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I bought this DVD based on seeing various free/promotional clips from the same DVD on the 'Net.

Highly recommended. I expected just to learn about the workings of a Wordpress theme so I could modify other people's themes -- but instead, after watching this DVD a few times (and letting it run all day, on repeat, in the background while i was working), I know have an excellent grasp of CSS and have built my OWN themes -- instead of modifying others and not being satisfied with the results.

The first half of the DVD explains the workings of basic CSS, so if you already know HTML and have wanted to learn CSS, I can' think of a better start than this DVD. It's a fact Wordpress themes rely heavily on CSS, so even if you may not like learning something new, what you learn about CSS from this DVD will be extremely valuable.

The second half of the DVD covers theme creation from beginning-to-end (and it includes very specific information on a lot of Wordpress features that many web-based tutorials leave out).

If you learn visually and have tinkered with Wordpress themes at the source level (even if you didn't know exactly what you were doing, meaning trial and error) then this DVD will be one of your BEST purchases ever. You will learn a lot! Everything is broken down step-by-step and the results/changes are highlighted on the video in real time so you can actually SEE the results.

BTW, I did not buy any Wordpress theme-related books to go along with this DVD. The DVD is enough. You don't need to buy an extra book, IMHO.

In sum: How to Theme WordPress: From Blank To Beautiful in 2 Hours by Aleks Monahan is highly recommended. This is one computer-related resource that won't simply sit on the shelf unused or unviewed --- you'll be very happy with this DVD.
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars The presentation is terrible... but it has a few good tidbits., March 12, 2009
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Let's start with the negative... This DVD is overpriced. For $35 I expect more. I have seen homemade videos on YouTube that have way better quality and I am not talking about the new HD vids. This video is grainy and the design sample as well as the wallpaper colors used in this presentation are absolutely horrible. I mean, it's bad. It is so bad, it is distracting to the viewer. Now I understand that this is not a presentation focused on the design process but the title of the DVD includes the phrase, "from Blank to Beautiful." C'mon, it wouldn't have taken much to improve in this area. If the author of this presentation would have considered the viewing experience for more than 5 mins, they would have definitely picked better colors than bright yellow, orange, red, etc in the design. The end result is an ugly, ugly, ugly presentation.

Another problem I have is how they approached the process of coding the theme. Why lose the flexibility of the header and footer template files on the other pages?? That is just ridiculous. The author needs to go back to the drawing board and revamp this presentation using competent programming logic.

Next, at the end of the vid, you are left with Wordpress on your local server and your pants down around your ankles. No discussion of the process of uploading or installing Wordpress on your web host. It just ends abruptly.

Lastly, I can't stand listening to Aleks' voice. It's very annoying to have to listen to her for more than a few minutes. Some people just aren't cut out to do voice-overs.

Now for the positives... If you need to install a local server, you will get an easy walk thru. Aside from that, there are a few tidbits here and there that may be found useful. The rest is disappointing. Hold your breath for the next "Advanced" DVD.

If you have any grasp of XHTML/CSS and/or slicing a PSD, you will find the entire first hour utterly useless. After that, you may find yourself arguing with the presenter on a few issues. This DVD was not advertised as a beginner level presentation. It is for newbies only.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Buy this one with Tessa Silver's "WordPress Theme Design", December 12, 2008
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I agree with the reviewers who recommend purchasing this together with WordPress Theme Design: A complete guide to creating professional WordPress themes. Aleks Monahan takes a straight-forward, direct approach, and gets right into it. There's no fluff, just two hours of straight-ahead teaching. If you're familiar with the training videos on Lynda.com, you'll know what to expect here. Monahan explains that the "screen shots with narration" approach works best because her intention is to give as much value and teaching as possible. I've seen it done both ways...including training videos in which the camera spends half the time focused on the smiling faces of the hosts. I prefer Monahan's approach.

You are told at the beginning that Web | CMS Squad is already working on the advanced edition of this DVD. I agree with Monahan when she states that you need to be familiar and comfortable with the concepts before you tackle design masterpieces. If you want the basics, they're here. If you want to start cranking out blogs that are inspired by the advanced CSS masters in The Zen of CSS Design: Visual Enlightenment for the Web (Voices That Matter), it's not going to happen overnight. Buy this, buy the Silver book, put in the hours, be patient, and get ready for the sequel.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Not much in here about theming WordPress properly
I am severely disappointed with this DVD. It does not fit the title & description of the product.

Content:
- About 2/3 of the DVD is spent mostly on HTML, CSS,... Read more
Published 4 months ago by C. Filali

5.0 out of 5 stars It was worth the money to me!
I've been hovering around CSS and Wordpress for a while but it all seemed hazy. This video clarified how to translate the design comp areas into divs in a way I hadn't grasped... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Betty Besio

2.0 out of 5 stars Not quite what it says on the tin
This is a poorly produced dvd and something of a missed opportunity. There is a shortage of information on this subject and this product has the potential to fill a gaping need... Read more
Published 8 months ago by krukie

2.0 out of 5 stars A Little Misleading
First, let me say how disappointed I am that I paid this much money for someone's PowerPoint presentation that lacks appropriate knowledge of what colors look good or bad on other... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Heather L. McMillan

5.0 out of 5 stars Learning to Create WordPress Themes Starts Here
I'm usually a skeptic about books and DVDs promising you can learn a subject in a matter of hours. Not in this case. I agree with the 5 star ratings. Read more
Published 10 months ago by L. A. Winston-Tuggles

5.0 out of 5 stars Pretty Good
I've read the other reviews and I agree with most everything everyone else has to say, including some of what the gentleman from Michigan said. Read more
Published 10 months ago by David A. Cleveland Jr.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great DVD for Learning
This DVD was excellent in my opinion. Like most, I thought the presenter was professional. The presenter's voice is no Britney Spears, but I had no problems at all with her. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Greg Moran

5.0 out of 5 stars Helped me make the leap
Great DVD. I'm glad I added it to my cart at the last minute and checked out with it.

The thing I liked the most about this DVD is the presentation format. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Rob Miller

5.0 out of 5 stars very good DVD, for explaining wordpress basics

Very good DVD for wordpress basics,
Also explains HTML, and CSS well.

would recommend getting this

I wish the presenter would say... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Stephen Friend

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Advanced DVD. Better Than Others.
This DVD is much better than most other wordpress resources I've purchased, every time I watch it I appreciate it even more and learn more. Read more
Published 12 months ago by justtroy

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