Essence Theme Features:

• Columns: 2
• Menu Type: Standard
• Pre-Styled HTML Elements: Yes
• Plugins: No
• Trackbacks/Comments:
• Author Comments: Not Styled
• Browser Compatibility: All Standard Browsers
• Widget Ready: Enabled
• Code: Clean
• W3C Valid: Valid

Theme Admin Options:

• Logo Options: Editable
• Page Alignment: Centered
• Advert Mgmt: None
• Display Attributes: Yes

Package Includes:

• Theme Type: WordPress
• Logo Source: Text or Image
• Documentation: Yes
• License Details: Premium + GPL

Personal License:

• Price: $79.95
• The "standard" package, includes everything you need to use the theme.
• Full support provided with purchase.
• Purchase Essence Theme

Developer Package:

• Price: $199.95
• Ideal for developers and designers.
• Additional features, PSD files included.
• Purchase Essence Theme

Preview and Download:

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Extended Theme Description:

The Essence WordPress Theme Series allows anyone with the need to create an attractive, traditional website with a static homepage to do so.  Each of the themes, whether a part of the single or multiple-use package, has been created and styled to suit the needs of anyone looking for an attractive and well laid out website.

Not only does the theme address the style issues that many people look for in a theme, but it also includes numerous features, starting with different inside page layouts and multiple color options.

Beginning with the main page, you’ll find that there is a horizontal navigation bar (drop-down) that allows you to place relevant links to inside pages here.  The header image can be either textual or using an image, and to the right of the logo you can place contact information including a phone number and/or e-mail address. Below this area is a rather defined area, with a “3-D” shadow, for placing an image and a few short introductory statements before readers travel deeper into your site.

Below this welcome message is a split three column “footer” for placing featured content, and links to your latest blog posts.

All in all, each theme package contains features that most people are looking for, so the theme is ideal for people that want to set up a basic website with a blog – such as church websites or small businesses.

Support: Like all the other themes from iThemes, support can either be attained by watching one of their quality videos or directly emailing them.

Additional Features:

• Options page for customizing and implementing different codes without using the raw code editor.
• Featured image script to easily add your images to the theme.
• Theme is compatible with the most recent version of WordPress.
• Dozens of different page combinations, with seven inside page layouts and six different color options for attaining the look you want.
• Has the look of a traditional layout, yet has the feel of a modern website with a static homepage.
• You are able to blog with the integrated blog template.
• Text or graphic header choice.
• XHTML and CSS valid.
• Color Choices: blue, dark/black, golden, red, silver, white/blank.
• Inside Page Layouts: left page, right page, featured page 1/2, information, left/right sidebar post and blog index.

License Breakdown:

• Single Theme Package ($79.95) – This package gives you access to one theme style. If you are comfortable only using one variation, this is the best value for you however, you receive more styles if you purchase the complete package. As per the GPL licensing, you may use the theme on an unlimited number of websites.

• Multiple Theme Package ($199.95) – This package allows you to use all six Essence Themes on your sites without any restrictions beyond what is outlined in their terms. It makes it easy to switch between styles and find the one that is best for your site.

• Other Terms: You must have basic knowledge of website design and the WordPress system before working with this theme and you must have a web server/domain and WordPress installed.  No refunds will be provided after you purchase the themes due to the nature of the download.

• Don’t forget to check out the free tutorials iThemes offers to get started setting up your theme.

iThemes Themes Club:

iThemes has quite a number of themes that have been released targeting small business owners and freelance website designers. They also feature themes that are packed with features and include a number of easy-to-use options.

The Details

All-Access Pass – This package ($499.95) allows you to have access to all their themes (more than thirty in total) for a single fee. There are many benefits to purchasing this package, including the fact that you are saving hundreds of dollars by purchasing “in bulk,’ saving more compared to purchasing themes individually.

What’s Included

– Access to All Themes: You are given access for one year to all their themes (more than thirty themes, equating to less than $20 per theme).
– GPL Licensed: Because all themes are now licensed under the GPL, there are no Single/Developer accounts. Everyone is able to use their themes on an unlimited number of websites, saving you money over the traditional “Developer” package.
– Theme Updates: Themes that receive updates will be delivered to your account, free of charge.
– Support: Their themes all come with one-year of forum support.
– Unbranded Tutorials: You can use their tutorials and screencasts to teach your clients the basics of using WordPress themes.
– Additional Plugins: You’ll receive plugins that iThemes has created specifically for their themes.
– Exclusive Themes: Any themes that regular members aren’t entitled to, you’ll receive!

The Cost

With many of their themes costing nearly $100 apiece, you can get this great deal (all themes – includes their Essence, iCompany Series, Titanium, Architect, tech, and FlexxTheme 15-pack, plus any new themes) for just $499.95. There are unlimited possibilities with the themes, so take advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime deal today.

Previous customers can upgrade to the Theme Club for the price difference in your original purchases. Contact them with your PayPal email address and receipt.

Purchase a Membership to the iThemes Themes Club

Theme Combo Packages:

If you are interested in specific themes, you can check out their packages, which combine some of their most popular themes together into great packages (plus great savings)!

For example, their Website Package combines six of their hottest themes in one package, including the Essence 6-pack, iCompany Series, Titanium, Architect, Tech, and FlexxTheme Professional. With over $880 in themes for just $299.95, this is the package for starting a web design business.

Other packages and tutorials are available to help you get started with their professional themes.