Thesis has received another major update, and now version 1.1 is available for download. I’ll include a full feature set in a follow-up post, but for now, here’s what you need to know about Thesis 1.1:
- Revolutionary new design options panel: Choose from a 1, 2, or 3-column layout, modify your content column width (to accommodate larger images, perhaps), and control fonts and font sizes all over the theme. The incredibly simple interface makes it easy and fun to experiment with different layout combinations for your site in a way that has never been possible before.
- Better
<title>tag constructor: Establish customized control over your<title>tag by specifying exactly how you want it to render on the home page as well as on interior pages of your site. - Ability to customize each page of your site via CSS: Use post and page-specific “slugs” (via the new “slug” custom field) to add a custom CSS class to a particular post or page to allow for customized styling.
Of course, there are other nuances that made their way into this release as well, and I’ll be sure to cover those in detail in the in the full 1.1 launch post.
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Thank you for a very accomplished product, it is damn good. Knowing extremely little about coding I am only a novice, but as such I am learning a lot through the many helpful features of Thesis. I am looking forward to launching my site in its’ full splendour, very much thanks to version 1.1.
Keep up the good work!
Hi Chris,
1.1 sounds awesome! Been following your theme progess for the last month or so… I’m ready to pull the trigger and make a purchase now to get the special on the Cosmo mag style theme. I really like the support you and Kingdomgeek provide in the forums! It’s nice to know there is real support if someone needs a little extra help
Can you clarify a question – If we purchase the developer edition for Thesis will we also get the developer edition for Cosmo? Or is it just the personal edition of Cosmo only? I know Cosmo hasn’t been released yet but if it’s just the personal edition only… any price range for how much the devloper’s edition might be to upgrade?
Thanks! Looking forward to joining the group soon!
A couple of questions:
Love the theme, downloaded it and appreciate all the hard work, Chris. Question: my RSS graphic in IE 7.0 is covering the last letter in Subscribe in the header. How can I fix that? Minute detail, sorry.
BTW, in Firefox, it’s perfectly aligned.
Thesis 1.1 is fantastic! Can’t wait for Cosmos to kick off soon.
For those of you who have run into a bit of trouble upgrading, just drop by the support forum – no doubt you’ll find a solution in no time. If your question hasn’t already been answered, whip together a post and I’d be surprised if someone in the community hasn’t found a solution by the end of the day!
Chris, I am a total blogging novice, but your theme has made the experience such a pleasure. What I really loved was being able to upgrade to a Developers License without penalty.
I’ve only just touched the surface of the features offered by Thesis, and I’m looking forward to seeing what else it can do.
Thanks
Dave
Hey guys,
your theme is not valid strict xhtml, looks a bit unprofessional when you’re selling that
A recent post on “Thesis Theme for Wordpress” says:
‘Ability to customize each page of your site via CSS: Use post and page-specific “slugs” (via the new “slug” custom field) to add a custom CSS class to a particular post or page to allow for customized styling.’
In newbie-speak, does this say that a blogger can have individual posts and pages that have two or three columns by simply choosing a page template? I’m looking for the ability to have a blog that has sidebar-content-sidebar (3 columns) most of the time, but can also display sidebar-content (2 columns) when I need more width.
Thanks in advance for the reply.
How do I get Cosmo. I purchased Thesis last week.
I too purchased the personal license of the Thesis theme and I am liking the same. However, the theme is not valid xhtml strict and I hope that this is fixed asap.
Chris,
Thesis is a joy to work with, thank you for Thesis 1.1!
How much longer before the theme is fixed and is valid xhtml?
Thanks!
Chris,
I’m also a novice Wordpress user, but liked the looks of your theme and paid for it last month. At the time it was said that a new magazine theme would be forthcoming, and I see it now has as Cosmo, does my subscription cover this theme?
I am probably going to upgrade as well, and want to know what would be available for my sites before I set them up with Thesis completely.
Regarding XHTML validity, WordPress itself doesn’t even output 100% valid code (ever try using the gallery shortcode?). Seems a bit unreasonable to expect an add-on for an invalid product to itself be valid, especially when validity doesn’t really matter.
Though I agree, in order for Thesis to be as good as it can be, it should be XHTML & CSS valid.
I’m amazed Chris still takes the time to check IE 6 for compatibility, so in light of that attention to detail, validity shouldn’t be that terrible of a burden to bear for him.
Kingdom Geek – I second you on that.
Kingdom Geek
Thanks for a very cool version 1.1 – very poweful and everything I need to get the job done, for now, he he
Sebastian — Thanks very much!
Eric — It doesn’t matter whether you own a personal or developer’s option for Thesis; the Cosmo promotion only includes a personal option for that theme. Should you choose to upgrade to the Cosmo developer’s option, the price on that will be $77 (tentatively).
Keishon — I need to take a look at the theme in IE7 tonight, and I’ll get back to you on the RSS issue.
Bill — The post and page classes do not provide for the ability to have different column structures on different pages of your site (at least not out of the box). Instead, these CSS classes give you the ability to apply custom color schemes, custom background colors, or styles that are unique to a particular post or page. This feature is probably most appealing to advanced users who are comfortable with CSS.
Jaan — Cosmo isn’t out yet, but when I release it, you’ll get a free copy because you purchased Thesis before the sale deadline.
Satish — If your site breaks due to XHTML invalidity, please do let me know. Sorry, I couldn’t resist
certifiedbug — Thank you for giving it a chance!
Ron — You’re covered under the Cosmo promotion, and you’ll receive a free personal option when that theme becomes available.
Kingdom Geek — Thanks for covering that one. I could go on and on and on about WordPress’ shameless use of invalid markup (*cough* image captions *cough*).
I can’t wait to see Cosmo!!!
I can’t wait to try this out on my thesis themed blog
Thanks for the update… when does COSMO come out?
Rumor has it that Cosmo will be out within the month of September; however, I’m hesitant to consider that a definite release time frame.
To borrow the release-date maxim of the phpBB Group, it’ll be done when it’s done.
dude, we want cosmo . no more delaying