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FREE WEB THEMES - frequently asked questions
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What kind of skills do I need to get the best from
a Free Web Theme?
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I can download each theme
in ZIP format, what exactly is in the ZIP? |
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Do you supply free HTML page
templates of your themes? |
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What software do I need to
adapt a theme so I can use my logo or buttons? |
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Can I use your free web themes
for a business or profit making site? |
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If I use a theme from FWT
do I have to credit your work? |
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Can you design my web site
for me? |
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Frequently Asked Questions
and Answers: |
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What kind of skills do
I need to get the best from a Free Web Theme? |
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FWT is aimed at the DIYer and professional web designer looking
for fresh ideas. So you'll already know your way around a graphics
tool and an HTML page tool to some degree. The themes we design
are meant as an ideas 'sounding board', which you hopefully will
be inspired to adapt or create your own from scratch. They are not
'out-of-the-box' page templates, because we know that you'll want
to add your own logo, button labels or colours. SO please, please
experiment!
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I can download each theme
in ZIP format, what exactly is in the ZIP? |
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The download section of this site offers a ZIP file that contains
the master graphics file in PhotoShop format (.psd). This master
file contains the buttons, navigation bar, headers, bullets, etc
for you to manipulate.
You'll need something like Win-Zip or equivalent to extract the
file to your hard drive. We recommend you use PhotoShop 5+, PaintShop
Pro 6+ or Fireworks 3+ to adapt the master to your preferences.
You can then change the button labels, layout, add your logo or
even change the whole colour scheme.
Depending on your machine and graphics software, you may get 'warnings'
about incompatible fonts or support for the different effects we
use. This is normal because we may have used a font you don't have
installed or your software does not have the correct 'filter' effect.
Anyway, you should experiment with your software so the theme becomes
individualised.
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Do you supply HTML templates
of your themes? |
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We do not supply HTML web page templates for free, only the master
graphics file, Through experience we have found that you'll want
to add your own logo, button labels or colours which is why you
need the graphics master file... In this case we believe one size
does not fit all! Anyway once the graphics are done, if you use
a tool like Dreamweaver putting the pages together is not too difficult.
We can, if your drop us an e-mail in the first instance, negotiate
a fee to transform your chosen theme into a professional web site,
taking all the hassle away from you. Prices are reasonable and adjusted
to individual needs... and we'll probably do it faster than you
so don't be afraid, just ask. After all we do have to make a living
you know! (...And you've seen the quality of the work here).
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What software do I need
to adapt your themes so I can use my logo or button labels? |
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We recommend you ideally use the software we do (PhotoShop
5+) BUT PaintShop Pro 6+ or Fireworks 3+ can handle the master
files reasonably well. Most web and graphics designers use Photoshop
but can be a bit pricey for the domestic user. Paint
Shop Pro 7 form jasc.com and Fireworks
MX from macromedia.com are available as trial downloads. You
can then change the button labels, layout, add your logo or even
change the whole colour scheme.
For good tutorials on Photoshop, try www.computerarts.co.uk, www.adobe.com
or www.eyeball.com
Once you've adapted the graphics and made your buttons, you'll
need to import them into a HTML web page tool. We mainly use Macromedia
Dreamweaver for this as you can see the page as you design it
or write HTML directly if needs be. Other tools you could use are
Go-Live, FrontPage (not the best though) or a myriad of free advanced
text editors. Please don't use Word or office software to make your
pages... learn to code HTML it's not that difficult!
You'll then need to file transfer your web pages to your host server
(free space or your own domain). Ask your host (or check their web
site) on how best to do this.
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Can I use your free web
themes for a business or profit making site? |
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No. These free web themes are for personal use only. Please see
the Terms of Use for full details.
If you intend to use any material from this site for a commercial
or profitable reason then you MUST seek permission. We may charge
a license fee where necessary.
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If I use a theme from
FWT do I have to credit your work? |
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Absolutely. You should add a hyperlink or preferable a FWT badge
that links to www.freewebthemes.co.uk on a prominent page of your
site (see the Terms of Use for full
details).
It's the least you can do for the free work you get from us. Some
of these themes take days to perfect, create the site pages and
upload to the site. It helps promote our work, which in turn encourages
us to maintain or add new material for you.... the perfect 'win,
win situation'.
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Can you design my web
site for me? |
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Of course, we are professional web designers and charge very reasonably
prices. Quotes will be dealt with on an individual basis. So e-mail
us first with as much detail of your requirements as possible so
you get a realistic quote. We can create a site from scratch, do
a makeover or adapt a theme from this site.
We'll make your site stand out from the crowd, afterall you've
seen the quality of the work here so you will not be disappointed.
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