Comments on: Exciting News from Solostream

By: David

David — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 22:56:16 +0000

Hi Michael, this is great news and indeed you deserve it. Your attention to detail and customer support are superb!

I wish you the very best going forward with the new venture and please keep your uniqueness and quality first and foremost.

-David

By: Brooks Van Norman

Brooks Van Norman — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:16:25 +0000

And more thing – you guys REALLY need some better affiliate banner ads. For the quality of the blog theme, they just don’t do your brand justice. May I kindly suggest that you consider investing in some new 125 x 125 banners at least?

By: Brooks Van Norman

Brooks Van Norman — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:13:40 +0000

As long as Michael’s influence and insanely good customer service remain a part of the brand, I trust this will be a good thing for the community of loyal WP users. I love his work and still think it’s the best WP themes out there. While I miss not being able to communicate with him directly, it still matters that I know he is involved. But if Michael is gone, the business is gone. I would follow Michael to his next project for sure. I might even invest in it.

By: vincent codework

vincent codework — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:38:00 +0000

i never get time to post comment but i have to. I really enjoy your free video tutorial and theme. Your work is wonderful. I really need more video and ebooks. I love solostream…

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First Premium WordPress Theme Brand Sold | Radyoplay IP-TV Technologie — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 11:35:38 +0000

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By: Hemanth

Hemanth — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 18:08:08 +0000

One thing Guys. I just love Solostream and keep checking back to see if there are new themes. I have used solostream theme in my website http://www.iwebie.com

I want to change to the new theme now.

By: Mike Durkin

Mike Durkin — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:55:09 +0000

Lskwew and Clive,

We will do everything possible to maintain the quality and service levels that Michael has established.

However, it’s one thing to say it and another thing to do it. Please see below the feedback from one of our recent customers:

“You know how skeptical I was after getting burned on another premium theme that was way to complex to set-up and the publishers support was lacking. I must say, you guys have done an awesome job with WP-Vybe. Easy to use, looks great and most importantly – great support. I got my new site up, customized, full of content and ads in two days. This is with NO prior WP experience (WP for Dummies helped).

Mark Powell
http://www.goebroker.com

PS – Take a look at his site. He did a great job for his first Solostream template.

By: Nigel Howarth

Nigel Howarth — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 16:26:54 +0000

Many congratulations Michael,

I’m very pleased to hear that your excellent work has been recognised.

Although I’ve only been blogging for a comparatively short time, my niche site regularly appears in Google’s top 10 – which has as much to do with your excellent designs as my articles.

Thanks for your excellent themes and I wish you every success for the future.

Nigel

By: Frank

Frank — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 00:33:57 +0000

Congratulations Michael! That’s awesome! Can’t wait to see what happens.

By: Clive

Clive — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 20:30:20 +0000

Hearty congratulations to Michael and best wishes to the new owners – I’ll echo previous sentiments, quality above quantity and good support above all.

Cheers!

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By: Michael Pollock

Michael Pollock — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 15:41:08 +0000

Iskwew: Thanks so much for the kind words. Based on what I know and have seen from Mike and Alistair thus far, I’m completely confident you will see the same – if not higher – level of theme quality and support going forward. Plus, I’ll be around for awhile to provide continued support and to create several more themes for the Solostream portfolio.

Political Disgust: Thank you, as well, for the kind words and vote of confidence.

Michael

By: Political Disgust

Political Disgust — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 11:40:11 +0000

I agree 100%. Having LOTS of themes means nothing if the QUALITY and coolness of Michael’s themes is not still there. I have 2 sites (http://www.politicaldisgust.com and http://www.jamooza.com) that are both built on Michael’s themes and everyone raves about how great they look and origianl they are. That is the most important thing. There are TONS of theme sites out there but few that are special.

Also – “Alistair Barnett” is a GREAT name for royalty! haha

By: Iskwew

Iskwew — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 10:32:28 +0000

Congratulations, Michael!

Personally, I don’t think a high number of themes is the most important, but the quality of the themes that have been created by Solostream. That, and the service Michael has been providing.

Michael has focused on quality and simplicity, in that his themes are easy to tweak into something personal. That is very important to me. And he has had an unsurpassed willingness to help you out when you need it. That is greatly appreciated.

Whether or not these things will be present in a new organisation, will be what is interesting to see. And, what will determine whether it is a success. Not the number of themes.

By: Alistair Barnett

Alistair Barnett — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 01:10:44 +0000

Hi everyone,

Some of you have heard from me already. For those of you who haven’t, I’m one of the new members of the Solostream team. Needless to say, I’m very excited to be a part of this community.

I’m here to answer your questions, so don’t hesitate to ask.