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This is a demo installation of a basic WordPress theme I’ve created for artists who need an easy and attractive way to display their work. The goal was to create a solid jumping off point; you can use it as-is or customize it to your liking. I’m using a customized version of this template on my personal website as well. Those of you that have noticed a resemblance to Indexhibit are correct, that software was one of the main inspirations for this theme.

Features

  • Simple, clean CSS & PHP. Easy to install and customize.
  • Built-in slideshow features using javascript and native WordPress functions. No Flash, no additional plugins required.
  • Cross browser compatibility, including mobile OSes like iPhone.
  • Fully integrated blog & page templates.

A readme file is included to help you with installation. Some basic assumptions are made about your familiarity with WordPress.

This theme was built using the Sandbox theme, and retains many of the semantic features of that theme. If you’re interested in WordPress design, I highly recommend learning more about Sandbox, it is a very powerful theme framework.

The theme is free for personal or commercial use. I take suggestions and will update it from time to time. Unfortunately I cannot provide any guarantee of function, nor can I provide free technical support. I am available on a freelance basis if you need help with WordPress installation, configuration, or customization. I would also love to know if you’ve found the theme useful, so feel free to get in touch and share your results.

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Portfolio - 1.2.1 86.24 KB- 739 downloads

The current version of this template is 1.2.1, released on February 12, 2010. Be sure to check out the version history for information on changes since the initial release.

Recommendations

If you need a web host, consider A2 Hosting. I’ve been using them for years, they provide fantastic service and support. And if you sign up through the link below, I get a referral fee, which helps me maintain this site. Their one-click WordPress install will have you up and running in just a couple of minutes.

No plugins are required for this theme to work. A fresh installation of WordPress and this theme will give you everything you need to get your portfolio online. However, there are a few good plugins I always recommend if you want to add extra functionality to your site:

  • All in One SEO Pack: improve search engine results with this plugin, which is easy to install and configure.
  • Contact Form: a simple way for people to get in touch with you.
  • WP Super Cache: Be prepared for a big burst of traffic with this caching module.
  • WP Stats: A simple web stats module for tracking visitors to your site. If you prefer Google Analytics, there are plugins for that, too.
  • Faster Image Insert: simplifies image uploads and management.
  • My Page Order: makes it easy to re-organize your pages (which is good for your navigation)
  • WordPress Database Backup: always backup your website! This plugin helps automate the backup of your database. You should keep an FTP backup of your files as well.