WordPress Theme - Statement
Written by Jai on April 16, 2008 – 8:43 am - 23,481 views
Are you ready to make a statement with your blog ? Well, the new free WordPress theme from Blog Oh! Blog lets you do just that and more 
I am happy to release a new WordPress theme for all you hardcore bloggers called the “Statement”. The theme features a nice and clean look with two sidebars on the right and a tabbed section (available in many premium themes nowadays) for recent posts, comments and archives. I am sure that this theme will appeal to people running professional services on their blog and catering to well-educated audience, like authors, education services, book blogs, science blogs, publishers etc. I am also providing the PSD for the logo (in the theme zip) which you can use to change the logo image for the theme. The theme is WordPress 2.5 compatible and is also widget-ready.
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on Apr 16, 2008
Very nice! It’s simple and clean, and easy to find everything. Nicely done…
on Apr 16, 2008
Where have you guys been when I was looking for a theme like this couple weeks ago
Gosh, it would have saved me so much time…
on Apr 16, 2008
This is a super nice and clean theme. However, I do see a couple simple things that seemed to be over looked.
Blockquote styling. No Indent. No background color.
Image styling. No vertical and horizontal space around the image.
As I said, a super nice and clean theme, but those are the two areas that immediately struck me as needing tweaking.
on Apr 16, 2008
im saving this one for my next theme make-over.
great job jai.
on Apr 16, 2008
@WordPress Modder : Thanks for noticing that. Already fixed
on Apr 16, 2008
You’re quite welcome, and I’m sure your users will appreciate the quick fix. Now that’s service!
Take care:)
on Apr 16, 2008
Your themes are really good Jai. And I am sure this theme will give a further boost to the already impressive collection of B.O.B Themes. Keep Going !
on Apr 16, 2008
Wow, I’m sure you’re fast at releasing free wordpress themes
good job Jai
on Apr 16, 2008
Great job it is a very nice and smart theme!
on Apr 16, 2008
man it’s incredible! You did a great job. I liked it very much.
on Apr 16, 2008
amazing, it’s like a theme specially made for me
on Apr 16, 2008
Is it easy to add a “sponsor block” for banner ads on top of the “recent post block” (top right section)
Thanks,
Mike
on Apr 16, 2008
There seems to be a render issue on the search pages. I searched for “a” and its all mangled. Tested in Firefox.
on Apr 16, 2008
@ Chris,
Yep, I see that too. Looks like it has something to do with the margin and padding of the “post style declarations.
on Apr 16, 2008
love this! really nice and clean, exactly what i’m looking for! thank you so much!
on Apr 16, 2008
@Mike : Yes, its easy to add a sponsor block. You will have to edit the css and place the box in the sidebar.
@Chris : The bug is fixed now
on Apr 16, 2008
Great! Is it me…or is the file tree under the logo (top left) not displaying properly (IE7)?
on Apr 16, 2008
@Mike: Looks OK to me.
Also, now this theme is compatible with the Gallery function of WordPress 2.5
on Apr 16, 2008
Another great theme! Every time I upgrade or want to change my theme this is the first place I head to. Just upgraded the site linked here and now will be using two more of your themes for other projects. Keep rockin’ the themes!
on Apr 17, 2008
It seems that sidebar blocks do not align nice. The first (big) block and the ones that go under do not line-up.
Using FF2.
on Apr 17, 2008
it’s the second or third time in less than half an year that i find here great themes i use on my blog, so thanks for providing them
ps: i’m using ff2 too and no problems with alignment.
on Apr 17, 2008
nice one theme again
on Apr 17, 2008
I like your theme but I got one problem with it. The “Recent Posts” function in the tabber isn’t working. It shows me the first posts I made to the blog but not the recently added posts.
How can I fix this problem?
on Apr 17, 2008
Nice work Jai! Really nice!
Only one thing I can not fix by myself: the Browse line on the topleft cannot display. Both in Firefox2 and IE7 I meet the same problem. Somebody has already mentioned above. Please fix it.
Thank you again Jai! You gave us another wonderful theme.
on Apr 17, 2008
Forget to say: I use wordpress 2.5
on Apr 17, 2008
Ooops so did I. I’m using WP2.5 Final, too.
on Apr 17, 2008
@aleX : Did you install the breadcrumbs plugin included with the theme ?
on Apr 17, 2008
Yep I installed this plugin too.
on Apr 17, 2008
Oh this message wasn’t for me
on Apr 17, 2008
Plugin! Oops. Yeah, that would help… Got it. Thanks.
on Apr 17, 2008
Very nice, professional looking theme. Seems like it’s easily customized as well.
Having changed themes just this week, I’ll be putting this one in the archives for consideration on another blog.
Thanks Jai.
on Apr 17, 2008
Great theme. i will be uploading it tonight.
on Apr 17, 2008
Great theme with a classic, uncluttered feel that places the visual emphasis on the content. Nice!
Two questions: Why did you decide to use an image for the logo, instead of styling text?
And, how can I tell I have the newest version with current bug fixes?
Thanks! Really appreciate your time.
on Apr 17, 2008
@Chris Pommier : Here are your answers :-
1. The image looks better than standard text
In order to customize the logo, I have included the logo.psd file in the images folder, Edit it and replace the logo.gif in the images folder.
2. You have the newest version with all bug fixes because that’s what I have uploaded last. So, you should download it again, if any doubts arise.
on Apr 17, 2008
hi jai, i have subscribed in bolgohblog.com and now on your every new post you will find my one comment always.
on Apr 18, 2008
Good Theme! Thank you, Jai
on Apr 18, 2008
jai, i’d download this theme. thanks a lot jai for hardworking.
anyway, can you add a little more tutorial on how to add box ‘125×125′ on the sidebar? to put our sponsor or ads.
i really newbie in css and any type of coding.
thanks in advance jai.
-baloot from malaysia.
on Apr 18, 2008
Absolutely gorgeous, Jai. Another kick-ass theme!
on Apr 18, 2008
Enjoyed setting up Statment last night (though stayed up too late, thank you!)
Another couple question: how about gravatars/avatars? I would love to add them to comments somehow. Advice?
Finally, the recent post tab doesn’t seem to have my most recent post. Suggestions on how to troubleshoot that?
Thanks again!
on Apr 18, 2008
Jai,
Excellent theme. I’m thinking of moving from BOBv2 to this one.
Is there a way to add popular posts instead of recent comments?
Thanks,
PT
on Apr 18, 2008
@Chris : WordPress 2.5 has an inbuilt gravatar feature. To use it in the theme, just edit the comments.php file and find this :-
<?php comment_text() ?>and before this line, put this
<? echo get_avatar( get_comment_author_email(), '60' ) ?>This command will get the gravatar photo of size 60 as per the author’s email addresses.
on Apr 18, 2008
Great job with this theme Jai! Awesome!
on Apr 19, 2008
absolutely it is good I collect it!
on Apr 19, 2008
Jai, I tell you, most of my classmates love your blog, because you can friendly release many wonderful themes, which satisfy us!
on Apr 19, 2008
This is a masterpiece! Clean, simple and professional.
on Apr 20, 2008
one suggestion: put a note in this post of the breadcrumbs plugin.
anyway, great work!
on Apr 20, 2008
There is a typo in the header. “Subscribe via RSS” is spelt as “Subcribe via RSS” (the second ’s’ in ‘Subscribe’ is missing).
Otherwise, love it!
on Apr 20, 2008
HEY JAI
THIS GREAT TEMPLATE ;
WORKS WELL ON FF2 AND APPLE SAFARI
BUT TABS DO NOT WORK ON IE7 AND IE8 , LOGO AND NAV LINK DO NOT SEEM PROPERLY ON IE8
on Apr 21, 2008
Hi, thank you for this theme, I like it very much.
I’m currently working on and I am really disappointed, the tab (recent comment, recent post, archives) doesn’t work with I.E !
I was so happy when I found it…
Thank you again for your work,
Julien
on Apr 21, 2008
@Julien : What are you talking about? The tabs work absolutely fine with Internet Explorer.
on Apr 21, 2008
@Jai:
Here you can see what it happens (screenshot):
http://www.julienbagein.com/wp.....tement.jpg
I haven’t set up the breadcrumbs plugin (cause I would like no displaying it), do you think it could be the reason why it doesn’t work for me on IE 7 ?
I don’t understand cause you’ve got no problem to display my theme, but me and some mates of mine can’t.
on Apr 21, 2008
I forgot: the embedded videos don’t work too, if it cans help you…
(with FF, no problems…)
on Apr 21, 2008
?????
on Apr 21, 2008
The BEST theme I have seen in ages.
I searched a lot of themes at wordpress.org and many other places. This is the BEST find!
Perfect color combination and easy to read content. I have already installed it on my blog. I wish I could personally come and thank you for this beauty
Andy.
on Apr 21, 2008
@Julien:
Just edit the foobg.gif file and remove a dot in the white area below the top header and that line will be gone.
I enabled the breadcrumb and that small half-folder turned to a proper folder icon with ofcourse, showing the breadcrumb.
There is another way outta this, edit the theme from admin section. Play around with breadcrumb.php or with the main theme files. I’m sure you will find your answers
Just trying to help!
Andy
on Apr 21, 2008
Okay… that’s was an embedded video who was the problem.
Thank’s for all
on Apr 21, 2008
Nice theme there Jai! Simple and clean
on Apr 22, 2008
Sorry but your theme looks like a copy of this one:
http://cssace.com/free-wp-premium-theme-is-here/
on Apr 22, 2008
@Frank: Good find Frank! That really looks similar. It always amazes me how two minds can think alike! You are really good at finding stuff
on Apr 22, 2008
wow, a simple-looks theme, i like it very much. Nice work
on Apr 22, 2008
Jai great work. I have translated it to Spanish in my blog but I don’t know what happen because now my statistics do not work. Anyway I prefer use your theme because is amazing
Thanks
on Apr 23, 2008
I Like statement theme
on Apr 23, 2008
Thanks you Jai. Great theme. Clean and stylish. I especially like the modification and configuration posiblities.
on Apr 24, 2008
Thank You ! Good Theme
on Apr 25, 2008
awesome theme m8
but i wanted to ask 1 thing that its showing in header “Statement
Are You Ready To make one? ”
rather then my site’s name
how do i get that
on Apr 25, 2008
Great theme, using it on http://www.anewmorning.com right now!
one thing I wanted to ask that on “Recent posts” on the tab it’s not showing the last post I made but it is showing it in the widget under it?
on Apr 25, 2008
@MoiN : The recent comments on the right box are meant to show all your posts minus your latest one as it shows on your frontpage already.
I hope that clears the confusion for you and all other who think their latest post is not showing in the recent posts section on the right side.
on Apr 25, 2008
OH, okay =)
Thanks, nice work!
on Apr 26, 2008
Really nice theme. I just installed it here: fourreasonswhy.com. One question: is there a way to change the default for the top right widget so that it shows most recent comments rather than most recent posts?
on Apr 27, 2008
Hello! I like this theme very much, however after using it on my blog, it’s not being indexed by search engines anymore. Is there any way to remedy this? Thank you.
on Apr 27, 2008
Nice theme - I’ve just used it for my first Wordpress site at . I’ve modified it quite heavily, and will be doing some more, but it was a great starting point, so thanks!
on Apr 27, 2008
Statement was the PERFECT starting point for my Dodo Juice blog (http://www.dodojuice.net).
I’ve made a few changes to the style of the theme with lots more content to come.
Keep up the great work!
on Apr 27, 2008
This theme is great, wanted to say thanks
on Apr 27, 2008
Great theme, thanks!
One question: Instead of all but the last post showing in the tabber, can all the posts show?
I use a static page as my home not blog posts. See filiigi.com
on Apr 29, 2008
Just a heads up I can tell that this theme has CSS bugs and has not been tested for IE 6 and Firefox or else you would see several things wrong.
1. The ordered list does not show up with it’s numbers
2. Unordered lists with the .entry class does not show ordered lists or bulleted lists.
3. In IE 6 there is a folder icon that sort of shows at the top of the dotted line.
4. the ordered lists have zero margin on them making them have no buffer between the paragraphs below them or the side to the left.
5. The logo area should have been made much wider and the search area to have a lower width either that or use z-indexing in an element that is positioned absolute within a positioned relative layer (you’ll need to email me for me to show you an example)
6. You should get in the habit of using conditional comments to provide for CSS for both IE 6 and IE 7
I’m sure I’ll think of other things. I’m in the process of fixing and modifying things right now.
on Apr 29, 2008
In response to my last comment, I’ve figured out how to make the last post also show in the recent posts list in the tabber.
Open sidebar.php, find this: $myposts = get_posts(’numberposts=10&offset=1′); and change offset to 0.
on Apr 29, 2008
I’m trying to get Woopra to work but no go. They said that if my theme isn’t “standards compliant” that the Woopra plugin would not function properly. Is this beautiful theme standards compliant?
on Apr 30, 2008
This theme is terrific but if you’re using the Wordpress stats plug-in, the stats may not work unless you add this: to your footer.php.
Mark
on May 2, 2008
I just had a visitor report to me that when lodaing my site in IE they get the following message:
“Internet Explorer cannot open the internet site http://www.chrispommier.vom/blog. Operation aborted.”
I tried it myself with IE 7.0.5730.11 and it looks like this happens as it’s loading the javascript for the recent posts, etc. I love this theme, but can’t use it if viewers with IE can’t access it. Any ideas?
on May 2, 2008
Yes Chris P.>
I had the same problem: just pull out the flash embedded videos of your posts.
If you try with pages without flash video embedded, it works…
on May 2, 2008
Thanks, Julien! I do believe that is part of the problem, because my most recent post DOES have embedded flash video. However, I think I found the bigger problem in my case. It appears to be a plugin called Flickr Manager v. 2.0.1 by Trent Gardner. I deactivated all my plug-ins and activated each one at a time, reloading my blog in IE each time.
Though there is still some problems loading that video, I no longer get the “Operation Aborted” message.
on May 2, 2008
Love it! Great design: clean, fast, informative, and pretty. One question: what’s the best way to set links (within posts) a little bit apart, e.g. with a (thin) dotted underline, to make them a bit more visible? I know as little as that it takes editing CSS, but that’s about it… Thanks in advance for the help, and thanks again for the great theme!
on May 3, 2008
i will take it! it’s so clean and fast!
on May 3, 2008
Jai, why my tabber doesn’t appear on opera web browser(but work on FF), after I customize the CSS. check my blog.
thanks before..
ps: sorry for my b4d english.
on May 4, 2008
The screenshot looks good, but the demo points to the wrong theme
on May 5, 2008
Still haven’t found a good way to make the links inside a post a bit more visible (preferably with a thin underline, see my earlier comment - help would be much appreciated!) but I *did* find out that WP Stats ceased to work in this theme - something which can be solved with a very simple edit in the file footer.php (inside the statement theme folder) by adding, just before the tag, the following (new) line:
And if you’d like to hide that smilie, you can do that by adding the following (new) line to the style.css file:
img#wpstats{width:0px;height:0px;padding:0px;border:none;overflow:hidden}
It’s also documented in the WP Stats plugin FAQ, here:
http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/stats/faq/
on May 5, 2008
Álvaro, the best advice I can give you is to get a copy of the Friefox add-on Firebug.
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/1843
This add-on allows you to inspect the HTML and CSS files of any webpage. When you hover your mouse over an element on a page, it will dynamically show you the code that creates that effect. You can change it in the Firebug pane, and it will show in the main Firefox window how your changes affect the page you are viewing.
With this, you should be able