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Responsive design is the latest trend in web design and development circles in response to the changing ways people access and use the web. In particular the growing popularity of interfacing with the web on mobile devices. In this so called ‘Post PC world’, people are using the desktop computer less and increasingly using all manner of mobile and multipurpose devices to visit their favourite websites. Everything from iPhones, smartphones, iPads and tablets, mobile phones, video game consoles, TVs, netbooks, Kindles and other e-readers are used to access the web.

To cater for the endless number of new devices and resolutions being used to access the web, responsive WordPress themes are being designed with responsive layout systems that adjusts automatically according to the screen size, resolution and device on which it is being viewed. This means the website should look great whatever the screen size and device the visitor uses, without the need for separate mobile themes, plugins or stylesheets.

Many WordPress theme developers are seeing the importance of responsive design and there are a growing number of responsive WordPress themes becoming available. We profile 15 of the best responsive premium WordPress themes below.

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There are numerous companies that offer WordPress theme clubs and all-theme developer packages which give you access to a collection of professional WordPress themes, resources and support. If you are a WordPress professional or freelance designer who creates lots of webistes, or even if you run just one website, a theme club membership or all-theme developer package deal can be a smarter and better value alternative to single theme purchases.

We have compiled the details of the most popular WordPress theme clubs, and all-theme developer packages to help you compare and determine if a club membership or theme package deal might be useful for your needs.

Premium WordPress Theme Clubs and All-Theme Developer Packages

	Company	Est.	No. of Themes	Monthly Releases	Initial Price	Recurring Fee	Layered Graphics	Minimum Cost/Theme
	Solostream	2008	23	0.5	$59	$129 / yr	PSD	$2.57
	Graph Paper Press	2007	27	0.6	$49	$99 / $299 yr	-	$1.81
	WooThemes	2008	99	2.4	$125 / $200	$15 / $20 / mth	PSD	$1.26
	Elegant Themes	2008	73	1.7	$39 / $89	$39 / yr	PSD	$0.53
	StudioPress	2009	45	1.3	$299.95	Lifetime Access	PSD elements	$6.67
	iThemes	2008	63	1.3	$387	$387 / yr	-	$6.14
	Templatic	2008	62	1.3	$299	$15 / mth	PSD	$4.82
	WPZOOM	2009	44	1.3	$199 / $299	$9 /$19 / mth	PSD	$4.42
	OboxDesign	2009	29	1.0	$125	$15 / mth	PSD / PNG	$4.31
	Press75	2008	27	0.8	$100	$200 / 6mth	-	$3.70
	Themify	2010	21	1.2	$100 / $150	$10 / $20 / mth	PSD	$4.76
	BizzThemes	2010	22	0.9	$100	$99 / yr	PSD	$4.55
	UpThemes	2010	14	0.6	$99 / $139	$99 / $139 / 6 mth	PSD	$7.07
	RocketTheme	2009	32	1	$75 / $250	$60 / $200 / yr	PSD	$2.78
	NattyWP	2008	33	0.7	$115 / $150	$10 / $20 / mth	PSD	$3.48
	FlexiThemes	2010	14	0.7	$69.90	$69.90 / yr	-	$4.99
	Simple Themes	2010	11	0.5	$49	$99 / yr	PSD	$4.45
	Organic Themes	2010	16	0.7	$249	Lifetime Access	PSD	$15.56
	Viva Themes	2009	35	1.2	$160	N/A	PSD / PNG	$4.57
	Themes Kingdom	2010	22	1.6	$29	$29/yr	PSD	$1.32

Data is correct as of February 2012
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Hi folks is Felix from RichWP. Thank you all for participating in this competition. I got a lot of inspiration and ideas to create new themes. I have come to the conclusion that I will publish a WordPress eCommerce solution within the next month (mid/late June).

Here are the contest winners:
1. ThemeGrrl – DailyNews
2. Blogicthink.com – (Please contact felix [at] richwp.com)
3. Robertine – Is waiting for the eCommerce solution
4. Paul – SuperBlogger
5. Fasil – BlogBeast

Happy Blogging!
Felix

Update: Contest Closed

Felix Krusch recently launched RichWP.com which offers “Rich WordPress Solutions” including commercial WordPress themes and custom WordPress theme design. He has a special opportunity for PremiumWP.com readers to help create and win a new premium WordPress theme. Felix explains below:

Hi it’s Felix from RichWP.com. I would like to say thank you to all PremiumWP.com readers for the support I received from you in the first weeks of my premium WordPress theme label RichWP.com.

Today we would like to present a special opportunity to you. As you probably know, my themes cater to different purposes from blogging to presenting your photos, art or your business. I would like you to decide what kind of WordPress theme I should program next. Should it be a gallery theme or an ecommerce shopping solution? Do you want a new magazine or a portfolio theme etc? What features should be built into a premium theme?

Leave a comment below with your suggestions. The five most creative / constructive commenter’s will get the theme + my personal support for free.

Update: Contest is now closed. Winners will be announced shortly.

With the release of the awesome new WP-Vybe Theme from Solostream last week they have kindly offered to give away a couple of premium WordPress themes to some lucky readers.

The Prizes
1st Place – Developer’s License for either the WP-Magazine or WP-Vybe themes.
2nd Place – Premium License for either the WP-Magazine or WP-Vybe themes.
3rd Place – Basic License of either the WP-Magazine or WP-Vybe themes.

For more details and live demos of both themes go to the Solostream website here.

How to Enter
To enter the contest all you need to do is write a short review of either the WP-Vybe theme or WP-Magazine theme on your blog. In the review ensure you link to the Solostream theme page, and leave a trackback or comment on this post so we can track contest entries. We will review all the entries and pick 3 winners.

The contest will end on Wednesday 20 August, so make sure you write your review and comment here before then to be in the running for one of these great themes. Good luck.

WP-Vybe Thene

WP-Magazine Theme