One Theme Version 2.0.. and One Panel

We thought it was about time that we let you know whats coming in the 2.0 release.

Theres a lot to cover here, and don’t forget that we already announced a bunch of additional features for version 2.0 in the previous article: One Theme 2.0 Teaser

So strap yourselves in because there’s a hell of a lot to talk about:

Introducing One Panel

Imagine being able to use the One Theme control panel on any theme you wanted.. We’re making it a reality! As of version 2.0, the One Theme Control Panel will be a stand alone plugin known as “One Panel“. You (or your designers) will be able to create One Panel manageable themes, using a fully documented API that will be freely available to read in the “One Theme Developer Centre“.

If that isn’t exciting enough for you, with a little web development experience you could potentially convert any other theme that takes your fancy (free, or premium) to a “One Panel Capable Theme”. Implementing as few, or as many of the One Panel Features as you like, as for each theme you will be able to add a config file that will instruct One Panel on which features to allow management for.

What about the One Theme Theme?

One Theme will still ship exactly the same as it does now, with the default theme in the zip file. The only difference is that your activation keys will actually be for the use of One Panel, and changing the theme will only potentially change which features are available in One Panel (depending on which features have been implemented by the theme developer).

Will One Panel look different to the old Control Panel?

You betcha! We’ve completely redesigned the user interface to a completely modular, AJAX environment with smart search, and context sensitive help to make using One Panel even more user friendly than it is now!

Will One Theme be developing new themes for One Panel?

Yes, we’ll be opening the “One Theme Marketplace“. Three new official themes will be available in the store for the 2.0 launch; “One Theme Professional“, “One Theme Modern“, and “One Theme Fun!“. We’re also planning on allowing independent theme developers to list their themes in our marketplace early next year. This will also be a place you can request logo’s, customizations, and other One Panel/Wordpress services. Here’s a preview of two of the three new themes:

Preview of One Theme Professional

One Theme Professional Preview

Preview of One Theme Modern

One Theme Modern Preview

I’m a reseller. Whats coming for me?

The new “Reseller System“. Shortly after the 2.0 release we are planning on allowing greater flexibility to our resellers, by offering a system that allows them to order extra licenses, choose a number of billing options, and manage the details of each licensee holder while still being able to maintain control over the license.

So there you have it!

As you can probably guess, theres a fair bit of work to be done between now and the launch, which we are initially planning to be somewhere in the middle of December. We are also looking for a BETA testing team, so if you fancy being one of the first to use One Panel, and helping us squash any bugs - please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.

The whole team is brimming with excitement right now, and we hope after reading this, you will be too! Also I would like to say a quick thank you to our fantastic forum staff for keeping this under their hats thus far, you guys are doing an excellent job!

Update: One Theme Fun Screenshot

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29 Comments

George Serradinho

November 10th, 2008 at 12:40 am

Hi,

I can’t wait for this, do you have a release date?