Whiteboard is a free Wordpress framework by Brian Purkiss of Plainbeta.com. It is designed to take the leg work out of creating a Wordpress theme. It’s free with no strings attached so you can use it for commercial and non-commercial ventures. Brian has even been nice enough to say that you don’t even have to give him a link back for his efforts. Well worth a visit for anyone interested in Wordpress themes.
Plaintxt offers sandbox, a minimalist framework for Wordpress also and check out ezmoney for free blog layouts. Blogigs is a site that also offers WordPress Template Reviews.
Andrew Link
Useful information. Thanks for posting. Andrew
martin miller-yianni
Short, sweet and to the point, how it should be. A no frills drawing board something which is unsual in this age of fanciness.
Brave:)
Jean from Koala Bears
I like the idea, and after looking at the code, its pretty good
Larry from Commercial Lighting
very cool. I am soo adding this. I love the simplicity.
Wordpress Website
this sounds cool I’d like to try it. I’ve been meaning to make my own wordpress theme.
Sash from Wholesale Jewelry
Wow! Great tip! Thanks so much for sharing! I bet especially helpful for people who are new to wordpress or aren’t very comfortable with computers…
jason from custom blinds
This is so cool. I am not the best with PHP and this will be saving me so much time. Thanks for the link. i have already downloaded it.
Louise from Easy Brunch Recipes
Nice starting point for theme-building.
Steven Snell
I’m a fan of blank themes like this. Definitely can save some time.
Scott
Blank themes are the best EVER
Lars
this i will certainly check out, what i love about wordpress is you can ‘tinker’ with so much stuff..
Brad Hart
A Simple Theme for Simple Blogs. I tend not to be so simple though…
olly from computer components
it’s a cool idea – often wordpres themes are expensive to buy or have a lot of sponsored links.
this is a great alternative
Abhinav Sood from Clutter Free Workspace
This is how I like a post to be – short but clear, productive and informative. And this one is such a resource. I can actually start designing WordPress themes with this and get myself into a business.
Joey Martini
I think this is great, it will give us the non-graphic designers a chance at creating our own themes. Thanx for this great post!
Chelle from Pittsburgh Junk Removal
I am always looking for new wordpress themes…This one might be what I’ve needed to actually try my own hand at designing my own, especially since there are several generators that will give you the style sheets. Thanks for introducing me to a new one!
Julian from Southern California Web Design
What I tend to like about these themes is that usually the blank ones are written with much cleaner code. Plus, eve if another template had that 3 column floating right layout you wanted, it will probably take you more time to scrape it and personalize, than if you started the layout on your own.
MJ
I’m not sure I understand the appeal of this wordpress theme…
lisa from Woodbury Commons
I have been looking for something like this for another project!
dave from irish gift shop
Thanks for this. I was looking for something nearly like this, but it’ll do!
10CB from entrepreneur blog
OK..
Let me get this straight.. basically.. the blank wordpress theme is a pre-coded set of standard files that you just have to ‘beautify’.. right?
If so, anyone with standard XHTML/CSS knowledge could make a WP theme!
And.. I plan to do so
latif from Addicting Games
I just started a new blog and still underway. Good time to test it and if will go for it then definitely will add the credits.
Choppers Mag
Apparently, this is one great thing I have come across.
Will be sure to use it and give a shot for my next wordpress theme design
Jonathan from CivilDraftingSupport
Way cool! These icons really stand out.
Coin Tricks
I agree with Jonathan!
Nick from Compensation for whiplash
Thanks for the link. Just checked out the site and have downloaded the theme. Never tried creating my own design before so will play around with the theme and see what i can come up with.
Mark from Irish Gifts
I’m a big fan of the “less is more” concept. Just look at Google’s front page. Clean. I’m going to load this theme up and see if I can use it for a new project. Thanks.
VW Tuning Mag
Awesome.. never knew something like this existed!
Atleast, I dont have to go through the ‘core’ wordpress theme programming
tony from Cheap web hosting package.
Nice wordpress theme maker. Almost never heard of someone not asking for link back after giving something like this out for free.
Brian from clean room wall panels
Wow, I can’t believe that it is only 76KBytes in size. This can save much time, If you are inclined to modify code and also understant the theme or template. Hats off to Brian.
caitlin from uk web hosting
This is awesome! Thanks you posting about it! I’ve already got a lot of ideas in mind for this!
Jack from Scientology Pittsburgh
Hey, that’s pretty neat! I can’t believe they are not even asking for a link back, this is really awesome. I’m going to have to thank him personally.
jack from exon mobil
Thanks that is a nice find. It is easy to use and alot of fun. I have to try and come up with some good ideas to use this for now.
emil from internet marketing ireland
The code seems to be so easy to follow.Would take this to my next site in progress.Thanks a lot for sharing.