Many newbies to Joomla and WordPress find that the default templates installed do not meet their website needs. If that is the case with you, don’t panic – there are many professionally-designed templates available on market, flexible in terms of available positions and functionality, are attractive and often theme-based.
Where can I find a template that meets my needs and matches the style I am want for my website?
Choosing a new style for your website is one of the most exciting parts of creating or recreating online presence. There are a several places where you can find themes that will have the flexibility to fit into your vision. But then you ask yourself, is it better to buy permanent access to the club with templates like GavickPro, or pay a one-off for a single template in ThemeStock.
There is no easy answer; it depends upon your needs. But here are some advantages and disadvantages of each scenario you should consider before making that decision.
| Questions | Template Club | ThemeStock |
| How much does it cost? | There are at least three Membership Packages to choose from. Each package has different pricing, which start at 40 euros. The main different between each is the length of the subscription (support) and the number of domains supported. The more templates available in the club, then lower the real cost of a single template, potentially saving money. | In general, you pay the amount which appears next to the template. Prices are for single templates for Joomla or WordPress typically go for $35 and up. However, on pages such as ThemeForest the price may be increased by a few dollars, if you have no funds in their account. You may end up paying more than you originally expected. |
| Are there any discount coupon codes for Templates? | Yes, several times a year, for example: holidays, anniversaries associated with Joomla and WordPress. So you can save up to 35%. A discount coupon code is a secret code which you can use to get a discount when making a purchase. | Very rarely. |
| What about access to templates after payment ? | After joining the club, you will get immediate access to all Premium Templates collection. New theme releases every month. | Access to only one Premium Template |
| What about support ? | You get access to online support where you may read product documentation, browse our forums, or submit a support ticket. | Support is only provided n the form of a comment on the page template. You have no guarantee that the author of the template will provide you with answers to your problem or questions. |
| How many templates can I use? | The number of templates you can use depends upon the membership plan you purchased. | The number of templates you can use depends how many templates you are willing to buy. |
| Do I get Renewal Discount or inter-club purchase discounts? | Yes. Renewal discounts are available for some of the memberships and the discount ranges between 10-30%. To qualify for the discount, the membership must be renewed prior to the expiry date of the current membership. | No. |
| What happens when my Membership expires? |
When your membership expires you can no longer log into your account, you will have no access to updates, new products or support. However, you can still use the templates downloaded and installed during your membership. |
In general, you have unlimited access to the template files, but you may not always have access to any product updates which might become available. |
In summary:
Based upon the above, it is clear that purchase of a GavickPro template subscription is the most cost-effective investment if you think you will require more than a single template for either of the popular Web content management systems (CMS).