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Re: Show HN: FoundationMade – Marketplace for Foundation Themes

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Post by headcanon »

The big reason I've been using Bootstrap for client websites recently has been the wrapbootstrap store. I'd been looking for something equivalent with Foundation, but haven't found one. This looks like it. I hope it takes off! I might submit a theme too if I get some time.

Re: Show HN: FoundationMade – Marketplace for Foundation Themes

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Post by scottyd »

envex wrote: post #12

I don't really understand why these frameworks need themes. IMO, they should be used as a hidden framework instead of driving the visuals. Essentially, they should just be a grid system.

Some people would prefer to use a theme that has a familiar backing to them. I think a lot of themes boil down to mostly using the grid system of the framework, but its nice to at least have familiar/standard grid to work off of once you've purchased a theme. Some people also prefer the visuals of some of these frameworks so allowing them to use the framework of their preference when you choose to sell a theme is a good reason to use something like this. Other elements and JavaScript elements like the modals and things are a nice bonus you get from theming a well-built framework like Foundation.

Re: Show HN: FoundationMade – Marketplace for Foundation Themes

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Post by scottyd »

headcanon wrote: post #11

The big reason I've been using Bootstrap for client websites recently has been the wrapbootstrap store. I'd been looking for something equivalent with Foundation, but haven't found one. This looks like it. I hope it takes off! I might submit a theme too if I get some time.

I'm glad to hear that. I think the ecosystem around Bootstrap has been wonderful and a lot of themes on wrapbootstrap are very nice. I'm hoping that FoundationMade can offer the same type of selection for people who prefer Foundation.

Re: Show HN: FoundationMade – Marketplace for Foundation Themes

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Post by scottyd »

[deleted] wrote: post #15

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Thanks for the feedback! I'll certainly consider pricing based on feedback. One thing I have to account for that I'm assuming ThemeForest, due to their massive sales volume, had less to worry about, are the fees that I have to pay PayPal for each sale in order to allow sales. I'm looking into alternatives to PayPal already as I haven't heard any great stories about them. I did reduce the amount of sales volume required to reach certain percentages compared to ThemeForest, but I can certainly reconsider the table.

Also, to help bring in developers I did make the decision to offer the 70% commission to the first group of themes, and I may consider extending that if need be.

Re: Show HN: FoundationMade – Marketplace for Foundation Themes

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Post by meritt »

scottyd wrote: post #16
[deleted] wrote: post #15

[deleted]

Thanks for the feedback! I'll certainly consider pricing based on feedback. One thing I have to account for that I'm assuming ThemeForest, due to their massive sales volume, had less to worry about, are the fees that I have to pay PayPal for each sale in order to allow sales. I'm looking into alternatives to PayPal already as I haven't heard any great stories about them. I did reduce the amount of sales volume requir…

Please support something other than Paypal as soon as possible. Stripe or Balanced are great alternatives. Balanced is actually designed specifically for marketplaces.

I know I'm just one voice of thousands but I personally would not purchase from you due to the Paypal requirement.

Re: Show HN: FoundationMade – Marketplace for Foundation Themes

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Post by scottyd »

meritt wrote: post #17
scottyd wrote: post #16

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Thanks for the feedback! I'll certainly consider pricing based on feedback. One thing I have to account for that I'm assuming ThemeForest, due to their massive sales volume, had less to worry about, are the fees that I have to pay PayPal for each sale in order to allow sales. I'm looking into alternatives to PayPal already as I haven't heard any great stories about them. I did reduce the amount of sales volume requir…

Please support something other than Paypal as soon as possible. Stripe or Balanced are great alternatives. Balanced is actually designed specifically for marketplaces. I know I'm just one voice of thousands but I personally would not purchase from you due to the Paypal requirement.

The problem I had with starting out with something like Stripe was that especially for my site just starting, I wasn't sure how willing people would be to enter their credit card information, even through something like Stripe. I'm certainly looking to move away from PayPal as soon as I feel I've gained enough trust though.
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