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This entry was posted on 9 September 2008 at 21:44 and filed under Arthemia: Free versus Premium Comparison
9.09.08 at 21:44 in Wordpress and Themes # 71 CommentsFor the last 3 week, I’ve been receiving many emails asking the difference between both versions of Arthemia. Some seemed to be confused, referring the free version to the premium version, and one was even trying to get the free version by purchasing the premium version! It is true that Wordpress theme reviewers out there categorized Arthemia Free as a ‘premium’ theme already, considering the layout and features the theme has. But somehow, everything became a bit complicated after I released the ‘pro’ version of Arthemia and named it: Arthemia ‘Premium’. Ahh.. 
Frankly speaking, I have two version of Arthemia; the free version was released on May 2, 2008 while the premium version was released on August 18, 2008. If you want to get a glimpse of the theme, here is the demo page of Arthemia Free and this one is for Arthemia Premium. The most significant difference between the two versions is the theme administration panel, which is included in the premium version. Arthemia Free users would probably be familiar to experiencing the time-consuming installation and configuration as they have to deal with ‘invisible’ category ID in WP 2.5+ and the never-ending frustration caused by the Post Custom Field while trying to assign thumbnail for posts. Novice users would find everything even more difficult as they do not have enough skill and knowledge about PHP, (X)HTML, and CSS to do all the stuff. Then, the theme administration panel is the one-stop-solution to address all those issues.
And this is the side-by-side comparison of the themes:
 Arthemia Free |
 Arthemia Premium |
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| Release Date | May 5, 08 | Aug 18, 08 |
| Template Files | ||
| Index Page | YES | YES |
| Post Page | YES | YES |
| Archive Page | YES | YES |
| Search Page | YES | YES |
| Author Page | NO | YES |
| Features | ||
| Thumbnail Generation | YES | YES |
| Thumbnail Assignment | Custom Field | Auto (First Image), Custom Field |
| Theme Admin Panel | NO | YES |
| Featured Posts (jcarousel) | NO | YES |
| Random Post Gallery | NO | YES |
| Video Feature (YouTube and Flash) | NO | YES |
| Colorful Category | NO | YES |
| Mini-Headline | NO | YES |
| Gravatar Author Photo | NO | YES |
| Google Analytics Integration | NO | YES |
| Feedburner Integration | NO | YES |
| Google Adsense Integration | NO | YES |
| Custom Ad Banner Management | NO | YES |
| Localization Support (PO and MO files) | NO | YES |
| Semantic HTML | NO | YES |
| SEO Optimized | NO | YES |
| After-Sales Support | NO | YES |
| Easy Upgrade and Free Updates | NO | YES |
| Price | Free | USD $70 (1-site) |
Anyway, there is an ongoing development on Arthemia Premium localization. Several language files are about to be available in a week: English, French, Polish, Italian, Dutch, Spanish, Czech, and Bahasa Indonesia. Full list of available languages can be read here.
Well, premium version, anyone? Check it out at http://colorlabsproject.com 
How can I reduce the amount of text appearing in the featured section?
Hi. Looooove this design. I’m a Typepad user that is tired of being out optimized by my Wordpress user competitors. Considering switching over. So as a Wordpress novice you think I can handle the premium one? Should I have someone help me convert and implement your design? Can you help me? Even for money? I’m nervous. Do you know anything about if switching software will hurt my already established SEO? Or does it matter since Wordpress kicks SEO butt?
Thank you…and thank you for clearing this up, I was one of the confused people.
Please reply at celiacchick@gmail.com
hello what is the difference between premium and developer pack version of Arthemia.
Thanks:)
thankS themes.
Great tip, I had no idea! I guess I will test and see what interesting stuff comes up.
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Is this theme compatible with the comment threading features of WP 2.7.1?
I think I am sold.
Am wondering, however, if any kind of support is offered with the premium theme.
Another question: are you available for customization work (on the Arthemia premium theme, that is) as a separate service.
Thanks.
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I am using the premium theme and I want to show 2 column post excerpts content style in the archives, tag and category pages. What to do. Please provide this option in the next update.
Hi. I have been a user of the premium theme and I have to tell that I love it. I bought the extended license and I am currently using it on different websites. The content management is great. Great Job!
I tried the free version and I got lost completely so this would mean the premium version should be easy for me. However its a little expensive. Any chance I could get some discount.
hehe, I wished they gave discount, hope you get one.
Great Theme! If I can ever afford premium I’ll let you know. I might be able to give up my left pinkie if your interested in bartering…
You have developed an outstanding theme. Thanks for the great work. I just finished testing your free theme. But looking at the advanced features of premium theme, I am now thinking of buying it now.
Hi Thomas! I just go with the theme
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kang..harganya berapa rupiah nih?
best design
I like the premioum theme. Soon I will translate it in Greek.
Nice work.
I am very pleased with the premium theme. Nice job.
Hi Michael, well yours was my first blog hosted on my own servers so I had to get to grips with everything. I’m pleased to say it didn’t take me long and imo I now have a great structure to build on.
Cheers mate. And if you’re ever in Malta, look me up.
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im interested with your premium offers
wonderful amazing
weys kerenlah
*ngacung jempol aja.
btw itu lisensi buat seumur hidup? alias sekali bayar? kalo ada update gimana?
Premium >> Easy Upgrade and Free Updates YES