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My Favorite WordPress Plugins

Free plugins are wonderful. I use several when I install WordPress themes.
Plugins can make your website more interesting and personal.  For me, it’s part of the creative process, when I’m customizing a website.
The following are among my current “top 10″ favorites, listed in alphabetical order.  They’re easy to use, even for a beginner.  They’ll save [...]

Free Downloads

For the most current OFFICIAL version of Branford Magazine and its support forum, visit http://www.DER-PRiNZ.com. (That website belongs to Michael Oeser, and I have no connection with it at all.)

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The following downloads are available at this website, at no charge. They're distributed under Creative Commons licenses, as noted in each theme.

UNofficial, free downloads of the Branford Magazine theme

Note: These are the files that I copied from the original, official DER-PRiNZ.com website.

For the first version of Branford Magazine theme, click on this link: BranfordMagazine-1.zip.

For the midsummer 2008 version of Branford Magazine theme, click on this link: PRiNZ_BranfordMagazine_June08.zip.

For the January 2009 version of Branford Magazine theme, click on this link: PRiNZ_BranfordMagazine_26.zip.

Other UNofficial variations

FREE: Branford Magazine - Aisling variation 1, based on the older Branford Magazine theme (2.0).

If you like Branford Magazine...

You may also like these themes. Some are free, others require purchase.

FREE: Mimbo 3.0 - Before there was Branford, there was Mimbo. You'll recognize the similar elements right away. Mimbo is a great theme! If you hate custom fields and want an easier theme with more widget freedom, you'll love Mimbo.

(While you're there, check out Mimbo Pro and some of Darren's other WordPress themes.)

Studio Press - Formerly "Revolution," this is another WordPress theme series that inspired the later creation of Branford Magazine. You'll see the similarities immediately.

Yes, Studio Press themes must be purchased, but take a look at the variations. Wow! Studio Press themes are very similar to Branford Magazine, and have a learning curve as well. However, the themes are available with service packages to eliminate most installation headaches.

MY FREE HOW-TO GUIDE

My free, illustrated report: How to add new articles to any website using Branford Magazine theme [PDF]. (That's a 15-page report by me, Aisling D'Art.)

ALSO...

For a more complete guide to installing and customizing Branford Magazine and related magazine-style themes, see my ebook, Sites that Soar!.