The “Ultimate Blogging Theme” that Makes Money
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- By Zac Johnson on November 6th, 2008
Carl “Kidblogger” Ocab recently sent me an email wanting me to take a look at his new “Ultimate Blogging Theme” for Wordpress. He sent me over a limited license theme to try it out and see if I like. I love working on mini blog sites, and am always looking for the best new wordpress themes to work with. After looking everything over, I spent a couple hours working on a new blog and ended up really liking the usability and look of the site. I was actually so satisfied with the theme, I went ahead and purchased the unlimited $97 version, which also gives you access to more color schemes and options.
You can visit the Ultimate Blogging Theme web site here, or you can just read below for a quick over. I know everyone loves “long sales pages” , so I will just highlight a few of the top features available through the theme.
Limited vs. Unlimited Ultimate Blog Theme
- The limited version comes with three different colors schemes, and is only available for use on one domain. The unlimited version is an unlimited license and also has six different colors to choose from. If you purchase the unlimited version, you can also remove the copyright/”made by” tag on the bottom of your wordpress them.
Great Navigation and Ad Placement
The biggest problem I have when setting up a new blog or mini site, is having to mess with the header and side menus to try and get the ad placement I want. Carl spent a lot of time finding where the best placements are for advertisements, and how to get people to click through your blog and subscribe to your rss feed. Everything is customizable and that makes my job that much easier.
Upload & Ready to Go
- This is a very advanced them is ready to go, right out of the box. The only you need to do is upload the files, then activate a few plugins and start customizing your blog.
Walkthrough Videos & Tips
- When I first started playing around with the new theme, I was a bit confused on how to setup a couple areas of the blog. Fortunately, Carl already has that covered and he created a super easy walkthrough video that shows the whole install/customization process. In addition to the walkthrough process, as a license owner, you also have access to a 20 minute video featuring “hardcore tips and advice” from Carl.
Yes, I’m using the Ultimate Blogging Theme!
This isn’t a paid review from Carl, but as I mentioned… he did give me a free limited version to play around with. After seeing what it could do, I went ahead and purchased the full version for unlimited use and for more customization. I’ve already created a few new blogs with the theme and very happy with how they ended up looking. I will do a follow up post next week to show you how they came out.
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"With great power comes great responsibility".... my Uncle Ben told me that. Haha, just kidding! I'm Zac Johnson and I've been making money online for over 10 years now. In short, I started making money online while I was in high school... but my passion for marketing and making money goes back way earlier than that. I created ZacJohnson.com to help motivate you to start making money online, and live the life the you always dreamed of.
I was tempted by this theme last week. Now that you say it’s easy to use and customize, I’m even more tempted…
ReplyLooks alot like a mix between John Chow’s Old Version and Problogger’s current theme. Minus the magazine homepage.
Very cool, and would almost prefer it to mine, except for looking like someone else.
ReplyIt is a nice theme. I need to make some cash in order to start buying themes that’s why i use the NOT SO Unique Blog freebie. =\
ReplyIt does look like an easy theme to use, I will give it a try
ReplyLol, after this, he should’ve just gave you a FREE version to begin with
-Mike
ReplyThat theme is great, I’ve got a new blog that I’m considering and I will have to give that a whirl.
ReplyHmm nice theme there but am happy with mine for the time. Looks great and simple by the way
ReplyLooks good and I am really tempted….
ReplyI have this bookmarked for when I have the $$$ for a SEO optimized theme. Anxious try it, I like the out of the box features.
ReplyI love this theme, standard framework for a blog like urs,
ReplyThis might be a theme worth getting and trying. Spending $77 on a good theme is definitely worth the money. I think I am getting one for myself soon. Thanks for the review Zac.
Wei Liang
ReplyI have been learning towards the new and old revolution themes, but this one looks good too. I might have to get them all.
ReplyI can’t stomach purchasing anything that is on a 50 mile long sales page after getting into this game. It makes me ill. Maybe it’s the fact that me buying it gets both the affiliate and the product maker big bucks. Cheers.
ReplyIts an all-right theme… I still prefer my custom layout any day.
ReplyNo doubt… custom themes are always best… but also usually a lot more than $77.
ReplyWow, sounds pretty incredible. You couldn’t come up with even one problem with it? I like the different color variations, very unique.
ReplyNot unless you make it yourself!
ReplyTime is money my friend
ReplyHmmm nah, don’t want to saturate the theme so I’d rather sell it.
ReplyHey Tim! Glad to see ya here… and glad to see you ALREADY on my recent orders page
ReplyI really like it, but just before it got released I had a custom theme on the way, so I’m sticking with that
ReplyHave used the Revolution and Woo themes, but may need to add this one to the mix.
ReplyNo doubt its a great theme. Knowing Carl, Im sure spending less than $100 for this theme is well worth it…
ReplyDon’t think this is going to work out for me since a lot of my demographic is still @ 1024×768 and this is what it looks like:
Replyhttp://img385.imageshack.us/img385/1301/51497740ak0.jpg
this theme is a nice one! Carl really makes money from it that’s why he wants to share what he has..
ReplyThats a complicated defination of the theme…
ReplyI wonder how many themes you sold from your site after this review…
ReplyWow, it’s really a nice template! Well done!
ReplyReally nice customization. Thanks for the offer ZJ
ReplyAwesome!
Replylooks like an awesome theme..
ReplyBut i would not pay for “# Attribution link should be kept intact”
Not so professional. For $99 i expect more. May be there are additional features which i am not able to visualize
ReplyDef. agreed. LOL @ anyone who actually buys this for the price listed. Why not just go hire someone to design you a unique theme for less?
Replyi am looking for good magazine theme. any one having link?
ReplyReally good theme. but is this optimized to display adsense ads. I think no. We should have link units, three text or image ads to increase the revenue. Also it should be designed according to the adsense policy.
ReplyAmazing theme
ReplyThis theme looks nice. I wish it’s free lol
ReplyI like that you can upload this theme and it is ready to go. Many cool themes look great until you try to install them; then the challenges start, with tricky installation and customization procedures to get them to work as advertised.
ReplyHey guys, this is a great theme. I can help with customization if needed!
Dan
ReplyThis is an amazing theme! Heading over to purchase now.
ReplyThe theme does look great and it’s unique in it’s own way.
Replygreat theme…
ReplyI have seen this theme on a website but it was not a blog.
ReplyIt does look good and very customizable which I would love. Ill keep the Ultimate Blogging Theme in mind.
ReplyThe Post Ultimate Blogging Theme is very good…
ReplyPlease let us know from your personal clickthrus if this theme indeed has the best ad placements…I hate going through all the header,sidebar changes as well.
ReplyI think highly of the theme. It might be a good attraction to the post.
Reply@Steven-Sanders:
ReplyI have to agree. They do look like John and the problogger dude had a baby theme. Im not a fan of either, but I do like the theme. I can’t see the benefit of changing from the one I have now so Ill pass on this one.
This is exactly what I have been looking for. I will be looking into it further later today. Great site and great offer.
ReplyVery nice theme, I might check these guys out next time I’m looking for a new theme.
ReplyReally nice. I’m almost sorry, that I went with wooThemes a while back.
ReplyWhile it is a very nice looking theme. I think I’d rather stick with making my own custom themes. I’m never really a big fan of purchasing themes.
ReplyYa this will be nice on the new Blog we moved to word press.I will be getting this theme.
ReplyInteresting and Unique kind of business. Never seen such type of thing ..
ReplyThose are some great tips. You have an incredibly informative blog! Thanks!
ReplyJust what I have been looking for this week!!
ReplyLooks like a nice simple them. Did you ever do a review post?
ReplyI really like the feel of this theme and I think I am going to buy it for a few of my sites.
ReplyI found this theme great!! I think i will use it
Replythat is a great themes for wordpress. Easily, made and optimized for adsense. I am just know that the author is a kid. It is amazing
ReplyNice theme but too expensive for me. I really like ur blog. The pop-up one gets on the home page is very irritating. Plz remove it.
ReplyI disagree with a words “Ultimate Blogging Theme“>beyond theme,content,knowledge of SEO,management of feed follower and management fresh content is beyond graphics that lies at the background of it.compare to thesis.I think someone who has use it can say the same about this
ReplyThat’s one hell of a theme you’ve got there.
Replyvery good and interesting may i say
ReplyI actually like that too
ReplyYES…. i like this theme guys and want to get mine sooner
ReplyThis theme is really good. I want to look at the demo please if anyone could provide me link for that it will be really helpful.
ReplyWow the theme looks great. Carl Ocab is an amazing kid. He is very young yet he has achieved so much
Replyit’s a great theme….
ReplyDAMN! Good theme!
ReplyIf only I weren’t so married to Cutline… You guys have an opinion on 2 versus 3 column themes?
ReplyThe theme looks pretty sweet, and I was about to say, it looks like your blog is using the theme… and then I read that you are in fact using it lol. I’m not sure I’m gonna make the jump due to the price tag, but I think I might try to see how I can modify my layout slightly to incorporate some of the design. I’m glad its working out for you though!
ReplyYeah — has this guy thought about a middle-road? Maybe around the $40 or $50 price point with some average functionality?
ReplyI really love this theme!!!! Great job!
ReplyWow this theme is seriously ultimate. I like the feature where u can choose your three-four colour of your theme. Nice release thank u very much.
ReplyThis kid is really awesome and I dig his blog post a lot. Thanks for the heads up and will definitely check this theme.
Best,
ReplyFranck
I found this theme great for wordpress!Easily, made and optimized for adsense. I m start to working in blog sites, and its very important to look for the best new wordpress themes to work with. The theme have a very good potencial.
ReplyYeah I would’ve thought he’d give you the full version for free as well…
ReplyYeah I thought he would’ve given you the full version fro free as well
Especially considering all the traffic you’d be sending him from this post!
ReplyI’m really tempted by this type of blog theme. It would really help with my adsense blogs.
ReplyGood idea Matty, I think that this proce point may be too high for some - maybe that middle of the road one at around half the price would be a good idea?
Reply@Toronto Cataract Surgery:
ReplyI think so… if you’re a novice or you know stuff about online marketing but are still a little new about making money with it, spending $100 is a lot…
You’re absolutely right Matt, $100 theme is BIG for someone new to blogging, I’d suggest getting hands wet with free themes first and then take the big step.
ReplyI see there is a lot of value in geeting a theme that has some support in case you would need to troubleshoot any problem, won’t be alone trying it.
ReplyZac, thank you for sharing this theme. I am in the process of educating myself on internet marketing. My goal is to replace one of my two jobs. I do agree that a completely original theme is best. But, for us just starting out and without deep pockets, this is a great alternative.
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ReplyZac, it is a great theme! Have you got any other?
ReplyPimping yet another affiliate product. It baffles me that your readers gobble this stuff up, nearly blind to the fact you are blogging for dollars. They must be the bottom of the evolutionary scale, at least in terms of intelligence.
ReplyI currently use the minima theme that came with blogger and had to spend much time tweaking it, but carl ocab’s template is definitely worth considering being pretty clean and with the ad spots already there
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ReplyNice theme…in my opinion it could be interesting in a new blog…good to know…
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ReplyLooks like a great theme. I’m looking to take my blog to the next level, and am thinking that a premium theme is the way to do it. Thanks for the tip.
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ReplyNice theme…
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ReplyIt looks as a fantastic theme. Unfortunately, I still use Blogger instead of WordPress.
ReplyI think that it really depends on your revenue model if your going for affiliate income then you want the click throughs for which this design would do great but if you want more page views for which this design would also work well to make additional revenue from banner ads to. I currently get about 4-5 page views with my current theme which works well for me.
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ReplySome great information there, have added the site to my favorites!
ReplyNice theme alright, but i think its more optimized for display and small banner ads than google adsense. Could have been a little better if it was optimized for a few link units and blocks of GA as well.. Competitive pricing though!
ReplyI can’t decide yet if I’ll get one of Ultimate Blogging Theme’s design or stick with my current theme. Mine is a bit simple, but I’m contented thus far. But, as others would say here, “It’s really tempting!”
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ReplyBloddy hell, that aint such a bad income for a theme, must reconsider these ventures
ReplyI’m glad I saw this, it looks like a really cool blog theme.
I’m currently using just a regular Wordpress theme for my business blog. I gotta get a new one soon.
Thanks Zac.
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ReplyNice cool theme. Going to buy it to use on my blog.
ReplyAwesome themes for a great price. I don’t know how you couldn’t make your money back invested in a day. I just love sleek, clean and professional designs like these.
ReplyGoing to go over now and take a look, comments so far all seem positive.
ReplyHey thanks for the awesome post. We are about to launch several more blogs, and while we usually design and code our own blogs we are starting to weight rather or not it is better to design our own or use other premium templates.
I have started to look into other themes, but I really like the them you have shown here today and we are thinking highly about using it.
ReplyNice themes but I think mine looks better.
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ReplyGreat Theme, a bit costly for a newbie but it will save a lot of time.
ReplyWhat plugins are you using with your site? I’d love to see how you used the design. I like the look of the theme. How easy is it to make additional customization? If you could comment back or add these things to your review I would find it helpful.
Dan
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ReplyI’ve seen this theme or a variant of it in several places on the web and was curious as to the source. It looks great and I’m sure it converts well, otherwise it would not be on a SuperAffiliate’s blog! It’s very sharp.
ReplyGreat I’ll give this theme a try!
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ReplyFirst time i’ve been to your website. The pop up is a little annoying though…
Anyways this looks great. I also like the affiliatetheme.net theme.
Reply@Reza Fikri: Yes these will be these are very nice and attractive themes. I think that theme effect your business. If you have good one you will have heavy traffic on your site.
ReplyWow.. So cool theme I think.. Thanks for share it..
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ReplyUltimate Blogging Theme is based on an experience. It has not been created just from imagination.
CarlOcab, The KidBlogger, has been using this template for a while now and found it a money maker template. Now, he wants other people to take this opportunity, as well.
Ultimate Blogging Theme is a nice combination of what is necessary for blogging. A search engine friendly design, easy navigation and user friendly, optimal advertising placements and nice and eye-catching look are just a few features of Ultimate Blogging Theme.
Zac, you’ve made the right decision to get your hands on this amazing package. Hope other bloggers give it a shot, too.
Also special thanks to Carl for providing such a unique version.
Cheers!
Hooshmand Moslemi
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ReplyA great theme is essential to making sure to get people interested in your blog. Simple designs like the one you show are always great ways to allow you content to show through and not let the design of the site take over.
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ReplyI’d like to use wordpress to create a website but I don’t want to use the blogging tool.. I’ve already seen two websites which have userd wordpress and taken off the blogging completely… Is there anywhere to look up for such themes?
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