Blog Tipz

Retreat is a fresh new theme from WooThemes that aims to help you create a powerful blog that isn’t complicated with the default WordPress posting environment. The theme includes a custom “quickpress” feature, allowing you to post everything from photos to audio to quotes to notes (and more).

The theme is not for everyone, as it contains a simplified look, akin to that of many Tumblr themes. What stands out the most in the theme is the unique look and the navigation bar that has been built into the theme, although there are a number of additional features worth checking out:

Works Like Tumblr

The theme packs an impressive set of features that will allow your blog to act as though it is powered by Tumblr, even though it is powered by WordPress.

Extensive Multimedia Support

A number of multimedia elements can be added to the theme with ease. These include, but are not limited to, images video, audio, quotes, notes, and links. Each can be added just as easily as copying and pasting the embed code for a YouTube video, for example.

Advanced QuickPress

Use the built-in Dashboard to quickly publish new content to your blog. You won’t have to click through multiple pages just to post a new quote – you’ll have the simplicity of Tumblr but without some of its limitations.

jQuery Navigation and Hotkeys

The theme includes some unique scrolling and navigation features to make it easy for your visitors to browse through and find your content.

Custom Widgets

A custom widget has been included within the sidebar, making it easy to add Flickr photos, a search box, latest Twitter messages, and more to your theme. This can be customized to suit your needs.

Seven Alternative Styles

If you aren’t a fan of the default color style, you can choose from the seven that are included, which can be customized further to suit your own needs.

Custom Navigation

Their Custom Navigation Panel has been built into this theme, giving you full control over how your navigation should be featured within the theme.

Powerful Theme Framework

The powerful theme framework included within the theme is one of the most powerful around. Just take a look at the video below.

Other Prominent Features

• Back-end Theme Options Panel – This panel gives you full control over the theme, so you never have to edit code directly.
• Cross-Browser Compatible – The theme conforms to all modern web standards, so your site will display properly for all your readers.
• Automatically Resizing Thumbnails – Any image that you upload will be automatically resized to fit in the appropriate location within the theme.
• Custom Page Templates – A number of custom page templates makes it easy to edit and setup your website. For example, a full-width and archives page have been included.
• Localized for Translations – The theme includes a .po file for easy WordPress translations into your desired language.

The theme can be purchased at WooThemes for just $70 or for a discounted rate if you purchase their Club Membership – $125+$15/month.

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