Old blog needs a new look. (5 posts)

Topic tags: spectrum theme, widgets, wordpress themes
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    E N Brown said
    5 months, 2 weeks ago:

    Happy Sunday Folks.

    If you’ve seen me around these SME clubs you know I am no Wordpress guru, far from it.  I really need help finding a theme that has all the same widgets that I am now using on a particular blog. Currently using “Spectrum” and want to update that look with something that looks smarter/updated.

    Can someone tell me how to know what widgets are offered without looking through all the lists of themes? You know, like a table that lists those so I can compare?

    Thanks!

    Eileen :D

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  • Rachel Agheyisi
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    Rachel Agheyisi said
    5 months, 1 week ago:

    @supereb Hi Eileen. I’m no Wordpress guru either, but I like the platform because for most of what I’m currently doing, I don’t have to be an expert!

    Anyhow, here is one link that provides a clickable list of the widgets I know of.  If it doesn’t give you all the info you need, I hope it leads you to the next step!

    So here goes: http://en.support.wordpress.com/category/widgets-sidebars/

    BTW, I use the free WP — the paid version might have a different list of widgets.

    Good hunting!

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    E N Brown said
    5 months, 1 week ago:

    Hi @rachelagheyisi — 

    Aahhh, nice list – I bookmarked that one.  Not exactly what I was looking for but very informative and useful anyhowsen.  Thanks.

    Eileen :D

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    Kyle Fitzgerald said
    5 months, 1 week ago:

    Most widgets work independent of the theme… So it really shouldn’t matter what theme you change too, the widgets should stay in place.

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  • Sam Scholfield
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    Sam Scholfield said
    5 months, 1 week ago:

    Hey @supereb,
    I’m a WordPress dev so might be able to help you :)

    Pretty much all themes come with pre-defined widget areas, e.g. a sidebar.When you switch between themes, you might have to put the widgets back in, however they will still be available.

    You should also be aware that if you switch to a new theme, then revert back, your old widget settings will remain, so don’t be afraid to install a few themes and have a play around.

    Here’s a few places you can get themes:
    http://www.themeforest.net <- free & premium
    http://www.woothemes.com <- free & premium
    http://www.studiopress.com <- premium & genesis framework

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