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One more little thing for you guys. Perhaps some you have already noticed that TemplateMonster has added a Google +1 button on TemplateMonster homepage, some of you may have even +1’d it already. But since it’s new we assume not many of you know that this button is even there. Which is why we’re proud to invite you all to +1 TemplateMonster homepage, we’d appreciate that greatly. It’s in the right sidebar, right under the today’s templates section:
Some time ago we’ve also added this new button to TemplateMonster blog posts as one of the content sharing options. Judging from what we can see so far, things are going slower than with Facebook likes but nevertheless people do use this button, too. So it could really be a start of something interesting (especially in the context of the new Google+ social network). Feel free to check out the instructions and tips on how to implement the +1 button on your websites, and don’t forget to +1 the TemplateMonster homepage. Take care!
We’ve got something special for our vast community in the Eastern Europe. TemplateMonster has recently signed an agreement with REG.RU – an accredited domain name registrar and top-rated web hosting provider in Russia and the countries of CIS. REG.RU provides the full range of services including domain name registration, web hosting, VPS/VDS, e-mail hosting, dedicated servers and others. The company offers registration in the Russian national domain zones .рф (.rf) / .ru / .su and in over 150 international zones and gTLD’s.
This partnership is a very promising alliance for both companies with some deep integration of the product and service systems of TemplateMonster and REG.RU. Both our companies have joined forces to launch an innovative cloud solution for creating websites based on TemplateMonster’s templates and adapted to fit the needs and goals of customers in Russia and Eastern European countries. Together we lay out plans to present this innovative cloud solution in late summer 2011.
TemplateMonster welcomes a respected partner, REG.RU, and is pleased to assist its many valued Eastern European customers with the excellent value in web design cloud solutions that both companies are to offer in this partnership. We hope our mutual customers appreciate the rewards of this new powerful alliance.
As you may have heard, Google has launched the +1 button that can now be integrated to any web page. This new functionality that will allow Google profile owners to +1, share, and store their recommendations, referring what content they prefer and find most useful. Displayed publicly, +1 tool attempts to bring up more relevant search results and much likely it could have a significant impact on search rankings for websites.
And because this new button looks and seems to be acting so awesome, we’ve decided to try it in action and integrate it to TemplateMonster blog. It’s active starting today, so you’ve probably already noticed this (in case you haven’t – it’s on the right). Go ahead and try to click it 
Now back to this button. The +1 tab can appear both next to links on Google’s search results or search ads title and directly on websites across the web. Though the button was initially embedded by a number of selected publishers, now the developer’s code is made public and can be easily implemented by anyone. If you like to install the +1 button on your website, go ahead and check out the instructions from Mashable on how to add the +1 button to your WordPress site. Also, there’s a document which is intended for webmasters and programmers who want to customize the +1 button for their website.
In case you’re interested in digging deeper into this +1 thing, it is meant to stand for ‘this is pretty cool’ or ‘you should check this out.’ The button is now supported in 44 languages and renders at four heights: small (15px), medium (20px), standard (24px), and tall (65px). Here’s actually a brief video demo of what Google +1 button is:
The +1 launch is sure to start some very engaging discussions. Now the question is what our audience think of this new thingy from Google. Is this new part of Google’s social networking efforts meant to compete with Facebook’s ‘Like’ button? Do you personally like or already use this functionality? How do you think it will shape the landscape of search and affect your future Google experiences? Please share your thoughts in the comments section to this post.
This is our birthday week! So TemplateMonster is especially hyper charged with big love to our almighty audience. During this week we have had a captivating campaign with huge promo discounts for all of our customers as well as awards for our top fans. Today however you guys along with TemplateMonster’s team also have what to celebrate. Starting May 27th and until May 29th each and every of our customers can get superb freebies and monstrous discounts simply by posting short testimonials in a form of individual comments on our special Facebook feedback page (to take part in this promo you should be a fan of TemplateMonster on Facebook).
Thus and so, if you are willing to leave your feedback, we’d love to know what think about our products, about why you like about them and what are those special things you appreciate the most about working with our team. The number of discounts and freebies depends on the number of comments we receive – the more short testimonials there will be, the more free templates we’ll give out. Among the goodies you can win for commenting there will be the following:
- two free templates to lucky random winners from every 100 commentators;
- five 50% discount codes to lucky random winners from every 100 commentators;
- ten 30% discount codes to lucky random winners from every 100 commentators;
Facebook feedback promo results will be announced on May 30th 2011 upon counting the number of expressed opinions and given testimonials. Note as well that you have good chances to win more and even redouble the amount of awesome freebies and discounts from TemplateMonster. To raise your chances to win just invite your friends and fellow web designers who also love TemplateMonster to share their feedback. Now don’t let a chance slip away – go ahead and leave your feedback on our special Facebook page to be the one to win!
UPDATE: This promo has now expired and the promocodes mentioned in the post are no longer valid.
It’s hard to believe we’re 9 years old already! Thank you all friends for showing your love for our company – indeed today is a very special day for TemplateMonster team, and it’s likely to be special for each and every of our customers as well!
We fully understand that our top priority now is to provide you with a wholesome atmosphere of cheerful entertainment. But before that, we think that it would be appropriate to spend a little time reflecting on how that our little Monster is 9 years old now. The whole thing started in the year 2002 and it was the first company to offer high quality website templates on the net. Since then we have been doing our utmost to deliver premium design solutions for every kind of web presence. Now, our team of expert developers, caring support stuff, and gifted designers are all working towards making TemplateMonster the world’s most valuable brand in the field of web design.
Now the real deal we’ve promised in a post title. Celebrating the 9th birthday, TemplateMonster holds a major birthday party in the form of a new promo event around this holiday date. The key point is that the more templates our customers will have in their shopping carts today, the bigger discount they will receive for their complete orders. Here’s how you can take part:
- if you have 2 templates in your shopping cart, type “2templates” in a promocode field on a shopping cart page for a 20% discount on your whole order – it’s simple as that;
- if you have 3 templates in your shopping cart, type “3templates” in a promocode field on a shopping cart page for a 30% discount on your whole order;
- if you have 4 templates in your shopping cart, type “4templates” in a promocode field on a shopping cart page for a 40% discount on your whole order;
- if you have 5 templates in your shopping cart, type “5templates” in a promocode field on a shopping cart page for a 50% discount on your whole order;
The promo is only valid today and tomorrow, on May 24th and May 25th. So please hurry up to take advantage of these discounts and browse our templates to fill your shopping cart!
But even that’s not all, on Friday we’ll get it all continued with a new promo, and you’ll be able to receive more discounts and presents! So stay tuned for more birthday goodies!
Our today’s blog entry will dwell on the introduction of TemplateMonster’s new product line – HD Graphics Packages. Basically, these are sets of professionally designed and animated tools for video production containing animated logos, transition effects, animated backgrounds and lower thirds along with other graphic elements that every video production process may require.
HD Graphics can now more seamlessly blend into the video stream enabling superior visual flow. Having a broad multimedia functionality, these animations are perfectly applicable for styling TV shows, video presentations, DVD menus and self-promotion videos among other purposes. Overall, the idea of integration the HD graphics is certainly an enticing one. With doing such multi-layer composites, the customers can lift the integrated graphics video performance to a whole new level.
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This all turned out to be a surprisingly successful solution for those of you who want to significantly boost your video performance. Now, you can get any of our innovative HD Graphics Packages, have them optimized for your personal needs, and eventually let the viewers enjoy immersive visual experiences.
Today’s web treat is a totally new promo for each and every of our customers! Now TemplateMonster brings a whole lot of 2,400 premium web icons for absolutely free download with every purchase made at TemplateMonster during a period starting April 26th until May 10th 2011.
This promo campaign is purely intended to give you a taste of our professional style. On the download the customers will get 200 icon sets with PSD sources of every single icon to be able to mix and match their manifold styles. Keep in mind that these icons represent business, sport, travel, music, real estate, etc. related issues so they will fit perfectly the brand you are designing for.
Apart from offering this bonus icons pack, the customers will be as well offered all the previously available bonuses including free hosting and domain name from JustHost.com. To get the bonus icons pack, the customers should simply follow the link they receive in their delivery email and on a subsequent page containing the order details and bonuses information they will find the section with the free icons package and the download link for it. So in case you are looking for free downloadable premium quality icons, browse TemplateMonster products now and get this huge bonus right away!
Technologies change and develop and so does TemplateMonster. We crave for ever better web experience and now are extremely agitated to present you our brand new Facebook HTML Templates which are ready-made Facebook designs able to make fan page establishment really simple.
With Facebook fan pages having become a standard in social media lately, lots of companies аrе boarding this lucrative marketing platform since it’s now one of the best ways to flaunt the business, product or service. It’s quite clear that even the basic custom fan page can dramatically increase the conversions and generate leads, so our professional Facebook HTML Templates will work for you more effectively. Check out the list of the features which can help you do that.
- HTML Facebook Template are fully customizable and can be easily edited by anyone having basic coding knowledge;
- enable high level of interactivity and various spectacular Flash-like animations done with jQuery;
- fast to load;
- compatible with all major browser environments and operating systems;
- available in multiple categories to solve the purposes of various online projects and enable the customers to make their choice more easily and quickly.
Facebook HTML Templates will be developed for various purposes to fit any niche, therewith all of them will possess stylish designs able to fully captivate the onlookers. Apart from premium-class styles enhanced by Flash-like animations and interactivity, these templates will simplify your efforts with editing the graphics, texts and images, and adding your own content. You’ll have all functions to run your fan page properly and better interact with the new fans of your business. Now we’ve also picked up some of Facebook HTML newcomer designs for you to take a look at:
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Alright, people. Today on our blog we’re going to tell you about our blog itself. Perhaps it’s not that much fun as our regular publications, but if you’re a blogger or an owner of virtually any sort of web-oriented business, this is definitely something you should take a look at.
As some of you may know, some time ago TemplateMonster blog has joined a new network of design blogs and resources. The network was gathered by AdBoomer.com, they handle ad sales for us and so far there are 6 design blogs and resources on that network. The point behind it all is providing an advertising solution to the companies interested in working with TemplateMonster blog and other blogs and resources that have the audiences kind of similar to the one we have. What’s in it for you – you will ask? Well, from now on we’ll have other people negotiating about the ads sold on TemplateMonster blog, while we will be able to concentrate on delivering web design and development content to you. Plus, if you want to place your ads there, the following info will also be useful.
All of the resources currently available on AdBoomer are our good friends, which is basically how they got there. But this is not the point. The point is that in case you’re looking to be advertised on TemplateMonster blog (or Templates.com blog, or DesignFloat social network) you will now have to address AdBoomer.com and you may be sure you’ll receive good results in terms of what you spend vs. what you receive. There are multiple solutions available there, for basically all price ranges (the cheapest offer available there is a $50/mo banner placement on a 100K+ blog, and there are pretty good discounts available there pretty much all the time). Plus, in addition to the ordinary banners, there are alternate solutions also available – including a featured entry placement on a 25,000+ daily impressions DesignFloat social network, which we have tried ourselves and were absolutely delighted about (go ahead and learn more about awesome results we’ve received by working with DesignFloat featured entry option in a case study on DesignFloat blog).
By the way, as you can see, TemplateMonster and a number of other commercial projects that we’re friends with (such as Moto CMS, VideoSmash etc.) are also using this advertising network, which is yet another proof making the AdBoomer advertising one heck of a good deal.
Another important thing about this AdBoomer network is that it’s open for new relevant blogs and resources to join. And joining them is 100% free, there’s no any kind of entrance fee or anything like that. But we’ve got to say that there are certain requirements – not only does it have to be relevant resource, or a design blog, it also has to meet certain requirements in terms of traffic, content and products it possibly sells. So in case you own a project you think will fit, than you have to know that in addition to a quality targeted traffic you may receive from AdBoomer ads, you may also join the network and get paid for the ads you’ll publish.
In case you have any questions about the new project we’re into, or you want to place your ads, or you want to apply for being a part of the new advertising network, please contact AdBoomer representatives at the follwing address: “sales — at — adboomer — dot — com” (btw, if you’ll mention that you’ve been referred by TemplateMonster blog, you’ll receive a 20% discount on ads purchase). Good luck!
More than a week ago, TemplateMonster has arranged a fund raiser to help the disaster victims in Japan recover from the recent earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan on March 11. Now when the donation campaign is over, we’d like to inform you that with the help of our unanimous community we’ve collected $2,022 and transferred this money to a special fund on GlobalGiving.com – a famous worldwide donations and fundraising medium which is in our case responsible for the further transferring of the funds to the proper organizations in Japan.
The overall fundraising initiative implied that from every template sale, during a period from March 16th 2011 and until March 22nd 2011, TemplateMonster donated $1 to the Japan Tsunami fund, plus some of our customers optionally donated another $5 while buying any of our products.
Below, you can see a receipt that we’ve got from GlobalGiving.com upon money transfer. This is an official acknowledgment of all our donations being received and further transferred to the disaster relief in Japan.
Now we’d like to express our infinite gratitude for all of you who joined us in this fundraising for Japan. It’s very nice to know that people from all over the world are ready to support Japan and the Japanese people in need. The whole TemplateMonster team really appreciates being a part of the community that makes a difference.
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