We’ve got a new kid on the theme shop block, and it looks like they’re going to be aye okay. (Sorry.) Mike McAlister, author of the popular editorial about theme prices here on WPCandy back in May has started a new business: Okay Themes.
Aside from the intriguing name (Just “okay”? Why not “great” or “amazing”?) this is interesting because of Mike’s history with the WordPress theme market. He was a popular author on ThemeForest and started a great discussion by positing the idea that themes are worth a lot more than $35. He’s turned that on his head by offering his four starting themes for $25 a piece. While he claims these are starting prices, it will be interesting to see what happens now that he has his own shop and can charge whatever he wants.
While I know on the last podcast I was rather critical of new theme shops, I think this will be one to watch going forward. You can read his full introduction post here, and be sure to check out the themes!
I’m predicting an incredible amount of success for Mike. He’s one of the better designers in the space, and he’s definitely got the skills to compete.
Quite like the Structure theme. Might purchase it.
Wish they had a free theme though to play with.
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I’m going to start a theme shop named “Eh Themes”
Haha. When I open a theme shop it will be “Awful Themes”- go all ironical on ‘em!
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Reverse psychology! “Worst Theme You Can Buy” haha
“Meh Themes” would be a better fit.
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Interesting name aside, I do wish them the best of luck. I’m all for spending money on a quality theme or plugin
Meh, Whatever, Shoulder Shrug Themes would be a winner in my book.
I’ll second that. Nothing but best wishes for Mike on his new brand/venture.
Best of luck to Mike, he does great work.