Quick-Loading Joomla Template: Usability
March 15, 2009Now Free!
After a long hiatus, I am finally releasing a Joomla 1.5 template! This template is the representation of how I feel a Joomla template should be:
(1) Specific to a type of use
(2) Simple
(3) fast loading
Thus I call this template “Usability”! There aren’t many bells and whistles. You should have the freedom to decide what javascript library to use, what modules and special effects to include in your site (and there’s plenty of extensions out there to build upon this design!), so I made sure this template doesn’t get in the way.
An HTML version comes with it too!
To be fair, I did include jQuery for a user requested feature (which was implemented at the last second). However, I have enabled the jQuery “NoConflict” mode so it won’t interfere with any other scripts you are currently running. Don’t want to load the library at all? No problem! Just turn it off in the template parameters and you’re all set.
Template Features
Speed
This template is really fast. There’s a minimal use of images, a nicely spliced CSS file, and really no 3rd party scripts to slow things down.
Support
What’s so cool about that? Integrated into the template administration area is BiD’s getSatisfaction support area! What does that mean? You can issue a support ticket now right from your Joomla administration. You don’t even have to visit this site again! From the template manager you’ll also have access to the latest BiD news, keeping you up-to-date on template updates, new releases, support tickets, etc. Cool eh?
Styling
There are a handful of module styles to choose from and easy-to-use template parameters in the Template Manager (so you can toggle stuff you want…like the color of the template). There are 3 colors to choose from.
Standards
Everything validates. Ok, so maybe that’s not really a ‘feature’ but I thought I’d mention it anyway. The CSS code is commented and uses my own, modified version of the Blueprint CSS framework.
Included is the Joomla 1.5 template, an HTML version, and a layered PSD
Really cool template and the video presentation, can you tell me how did you make this video?
It’s a great mac app called “Screenflow”
good theme. clean and smple but elegant
Hey
it’s a great template i would like to purchase it. unfortounatlly i don’t have a visa/mster card
can i pay via paypal or transfer money?
thank you.
The gateway is actually PayPal pro, so yes, you can pay with Paypal. Use the contact form and email your paypal email and I’ll send a Paypal invoice for you to pay from.
ok i’ll do it now.
one last thing. can i change it to a different language? cause my website is in Arabic and i want to make it Rignt-to-left
Demo link doesn’t work for me…
@Rob Try it now.
Clean simple and modern design, is it easy to alter the design of the template?
Hi Rick. Thanks for all you do for the growing Joomla community. A pat on the back isn’t thanks enough, but give yourself one anyhow. We need more around like you. My question: Would you recommend this template for newbies like myself?
Yes it has only a handful of module positions, so it is easy to manage
Nice template, bought it but can’t use the administer function. Abends when try to edit the template
Template looks great. Nice and clean.
I have not had a look yet at the template yet, so my question is: Does it change to RTL template when one uplaod the Arabic language module? If answered I would appreciate it.
Best regards
im using JA Mesolite and it seems considerabily fast loading for product website. test it your self @ http://bit.ly/JSeBusiness
wonderful template. is it free?
Is it possible to change the widths of the right and left columns?
Nice template really, I’ll test it for now, thx
how about commercial use?
where can I buy it, where are the license options for this template?
@Ralf,
You can use it for commercial use, of course. It’s GPL.
Is it possible to change the position of the side bar from right to left on this template?
You could do it in the CSS file…but there isn’t a template param for it.
Demo and template link isn’t working..
I would pay for more templates like this one, great job, watched your video on 1.5 – 1.6 and then wanted to see your template.
This is the ultimate layout type for the static content seo friendly type sites i tend to setup
Dude you are awesome. I have been spending more and more time here. I’m not even ready to start designing sites but I’m pretty sure after watching some of your videos and learning from you that I can tackle it.
Hi, I wanted to ask if this template is free? I have downloaded it and tried to install, but I get “Invalid token” message?
Help please
nice one.. keep up the good work to all the designers and programmers..
Hello,
Great template, I really enjoy it!
I downloaded the HTML version. Have you created any more pages, such as a contact form or anything like that?
Thanks!
This is a great simple template? have you considered checking out and making a wp3.0 version or a new design for wp3.0?