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Stylish, clean and flexible are just a few adjectives that best describe WP-Ellie. Whether you want a business website, a simple blog layout or a full-fledged magazine-style site, WP-Ellie makes it quick and easy to create a site that's sure to turn heads and impress your readers.
WordPress 3.0+ Compatible (Including Menu Management)
Please Note: This area is for pre-sales questions only. If you already own this theme and could use a little guidance, please visit the Solostream Support Forum. Thanks so much.
Question by Dave Ellis
Can a You Tube video widget be added to the Ellie theme?
Can any background image be used in addition to the ones included. I’d like to use an orange colored background similar to the background used on this other website: http://www.weightlosshelpandtips.net
Thank you,
Dave Ellis
Answer by Michael Pollock
Yes, the Youtube widget can be added to WP-Ellie. Yes, you can use your own background image.
Question by Shawn McCarthy
Is this theme compatible with any WP ecommerce plugins (which ones) or does it support this functionality out of the box? Also, does it integrate with WP invoicing plugin?
Thanks,
Shawn
Answer by Michael Pollock
It should work fine with most plugins, and if you have any issues, we’ll try to help you work them out.
Question by René Nekuda
Is this theme ready for localization?
Answer by Michael Pollock
Yes, we can provide a .po file for you, and you simply would need to translate it.
Question by Larry
Can I change the background graphic, that appears as the frame around the top and sides. Would like to add a city skyline or other scene. Royalty-free or rights managed, of course.
Answer by Michael Pollock
Hi Larry. Yes, you can do that via the theme settings page.
Question by ashraf
Hello, im from Malaysia….how can i buy this theme?
Answer by Michael Pollock
Simply click the “Download Now” button and pay using a credit card, Paypal or Google Checkout?
Question by Pat
Mike, WP-Clear has the rotator with thumbnails but no social icons, etc. You mentioned here however Elli is the most advance. Which one would you suggest “adapting”
Answer by Michael Pollock
If you like everything else about WP-Ellie, and want to add just the thumbnails in the featured content slider, I’d say go with WP-Ellie.
Question by Pat
Hello, how complicated is to have the featured stories slider display thumbnails as in WP-Clear?
Answer by Michael Pollock
It’s a bit complicated.
Question by Pat
Can the page and category menus be swap or even move. I would like to have categories and content take priority rather than static pages. Perhaps move the pages above to the top. Is there an option to do this within Admin. Or could I mod the index page without much trouble ?
Answer by Michael Pollock
Hi Pat. Yes, you can swap the page and category menu if you like. Yes, you can move the navigation to the top if you like, but you’d have to tweak the code (pretty simple to do).
Question by axelv
Hello Mike, very interested in the Ellie theme. When you say optional theme features, does it mean extra money for them or optional for the user to use.
Do you offer customizations for your buyers, example a footer or sidebar widget that displays related and popular posts with small thumbnails next to them. Or any other custom work.
Thanks
Answer by Michael Pollock
Anything listed as optional just means you can turn it on or off depending on your preferences. It’s not something you have to pay extra for.
As far as theme customizations, yes, that is something that’s available.
Question by Leigh
hi, i am planning to make a ‘destination guide’ type website that also will feature property listings. so i need a kind of ‘template’ for each listing where the layout will be the same but the content different. this page/post ‘template’ will need a slideshow at the top, with a heading under that and then some text, followed by a button – and on the right-hand side it will need to show 2 boxes for rates and features. is this possible to do with the ellie theme and what is the best way to go about it? many thanks in advance.
Answer by Michael Pollock
Hi Leigh. That sort of functionality is not something that’s built into the theme. You’d need a bit of customization for something like that.
Question by buck
Michael…Regarding video:
1. Is there a YouTube widget with this theme to build into the sidebar? If not, which WP widget is best suited for the Ellie theme?
2. When entering content using the WP Kitchen Sink, are all the standard features “live”? Including the ability to embed video?
Answer by Michael Pollock
Hi Buck. No, the youtube video widget is not built into this theme. Just WP-Prosper. As far as plugins, I can’t advise there as I’ve not seen or tested any. As far as the standard wordpress post editor, there’s nothing in the theme that affects that. It will work just as it does with any other theme.
Question by Rora
Can i change the size of the thumbnail pictures at home page?
If i sell long dress or coat and then i can display py picture with vertical lay out…not a square thumbnail pictures like the size at homepage…
Thanks,
Rora
Answer by Michael Pollock
Yes, that can be done, Rora.
Question by Marco Benifei
Hi! WP-Ellie will support free upgrades for next word press releases?
Thanks
Marco
Answer by Michael Pollock
Yes, definitely.
Question by Sasha
I’m pretty keen on this theme but I have a few questions, the answers will help me decide.
-Is it possible to change the colour of the links, I notice on the Demo the links are blue but this wouldn’t match my colour scheme.
-Can you have a plain colour background in the colour of your choice?
-Can u easily install the theme just by uploading it through the WP Install themes feature?
Answer by Michael Pollock
Hi Sasha.
Yes, you can change the link color.
Yes, you can have a plain color background of your choice.
Yes, you can easily install the theme via the wordpress control panel.
Question by Farrah M. Sharpe
Do you offer unlimited video posting on these sites? Also do you have a way to collect members?
Thank You,
Farrah
Answer by Michael Pollock
Hi Farrah. You can post videos on a WordPress site regardless of the theme you use. As far as collecting members, you’d need some sort of 3rd party script of plugin for that. Wishlist Member is a popular choice.
Question by Michael
Hi. I’m struggling to decide on Ellie, Clear, or Media Mag. I have watched most vids (none available for Clear, thou)for some hours now and wonder do all the above themes have the same amazing range of back-end options?
LIKE:
1) positioning of the nav bars above or below header?
2) Use of Footer widgets?
3) Image rotator widget?
4) 2/3 column – post / page / archive lay-outs?
5) Author bio boxes?
6) Is there an option to remove the: date | author | comments that follow some themes within the category blocks on the homepages? (Like this doesn’t show on Clear)
7) Ellie has 6 category blocks on homepage Vs 4 in Clear, correct?
I have content-rich travel site – stories, vids, photos, art, maps: http://www.thecandytrail.com/blog/
and really can’t decide which would suit it best ???
Thanks.
I will make a purchase decision tomorrow; when I wake up …
Regards – from New Zealand – MRP
Answer by Michael Pollock
Of the 3, WP-Ellie is the most advanced and offers the most options. I’d say go with that one.
Question by Philip
Hi,
I’m interested in this theme, however I’m worried about the issues of trying to fit WPML. Do you offer any support??
Answer by Michael Pollock
Hi Philip. As I said before, the theme should work fine with WPML. If not, someone on our forum will do their best to help you with any problems. If it turns out you can’t resolve any problems, we’ll offer you a refund.
Question by Joe
Hello Solostream,
Wow your theme is awesome. Just have some pre-sale questions
1. will you support wp 3.0
2. do you have gallery built in for portfolio for pictures or videos
3. can the homepage be design to have video instead of photos
4. can different page layout be defined (wide layout, 2 column, different widgets per layout) besides home page
5. Do you have any text and color controls?
Thanks
Joe
Answer by Michael Pollock
Hi Joe. Thanks for the kind words.
1. Yes, WP 3.0 is supported.
2. WordPress has a built-in photo gallery function. There’s nothing built into the theme beyond that.
3. You can modify the home page (or any part of the theme) as much as you like.
4. Same as above.
5. There is a theme settings page that allows you to change various fonts and colors easily.
Question by Costin
Regarding WP 3.0, the tweak that you mentioned will be available in a future upgrade of Ellie?
Answer by Michael Pollock
Yes, that’s the plan.
Question by Kevin
How does Ellie integrate with the new WP 3.0?
Answer by Michael Pollock
It will work fine with WP 3.0, except the new nav-menu system is not activated yet, but that’s a simple tweak.
Question by Philip Madeley
Does it support WPML? Often I try to fit in a WPML flag icon to the top of the page. You can see a recent site i made here: http://hotteeze.com
The new Dagmusic site will only have two languages – English/Japanese. I’m concerned that once we fit the WPML the navigation menu will not work correctly and switch over…..
Your quick reply is most appreciated.
Answer by Michael Pollock
Hi Philip. The theme should work fine with that plugin, but I can’t tell you how it will affect the overall design.