In this article, we will talk about the largest Marketplace for WordPress Themes and website layouts called ThemeForest, along with Codecanyon, a directory for purchasing Scripts and Plugins. Today we will discuss Envato Market and how you can buy and create your projects with this site.
This article is a little big, so we will leave a Summary to help in your navigation:
What is The Envato Market? THEMEFOREST AND CODECANYON?
Do you know Envato Market? This large company is the largest marketplace for scripts, themes, plugins, templates, and even audio and image elements for creating online projects such as websites or even mobile apps.
On the Envato Market network sites, anyone can share and sell their project and have a global reach for their product. Envato Market is divided into 7 sites and some services which are:
- ThemeForest - Sells layouts and themes for wordpress, html and other CMS;
- CodeCanyon & nbsp; - Sells PHP Scripts, HTML5, Mobile and wordpress plugins;
- VideoHive - Sells effects and transitions for videos;
- AudioJungle - Sells copyright book audio files; graphicriver;
- GraphicRiver - Sells logos, icons, fonts and other graphics;
- PhotoDune - Sells royalty free photos;
- 3docean - Sells 3D files, models and textures;
- Elements.envato - A kind of Netflix that includes a little bit of everything;
On Envato websites you search for a theme or script of interest, make the purchase and receive the download along with the license to use the product. On themeforest sites you will find most of the best paid wordpress themes, while on codecanyon you will find plugins or CMSs for specific projects.
Themeforest, as the name suggests, is focused on themes and layouts for WordPress, HTML5, Joomla, Groups, PSD, and other CMS. On the other hand, Codecanyon is focused on PHP scripts, WordPress plugins, mobile applications, JavaScript, CSS, HTML5, .NET, and others.
How to buy at ThemeForest or CodeCanyon
The first thing you need to do is access the Envato website by clicking here. The site is in English, but it's not difficult to navigate. First, you should click on Sign In and then on Create an Envato account. Then just fill in your details, create your account, and confirm your email.
Now you have full access to the themeforest, codecanyon, videohive, audiojungle and others, all through Envato's account. After that, just buy the product that interests you.
You can buy using Paypal or Skrill, when making these payment methods you are adding money to your Envato wallet. If you request a refund your money will go back to Envato's wallet for you to spend on another theme, script and others.
As in Brazil we only know Paypal, you will unfortunately need an international card.
After you buy your item on themeforest, codecanyon or any other Envato website, you will receive the download information by email, or you can simply access your account menu on the website and click on downloads.
Here you can find all the products you bought with the download of the script + download of the license in pdf or text. Envato offers an installation and hosting service, but the prices are very high and do not pay.
Care when buying on ThemeForest and Codecanyon
You should take the same precautions when buying something on mercado livre or any other shopping site if you want to buy a theme on themeforest or a plugin on codecanyon. This is because anyone can sell anything on Envato's sites.
Of course, everything is tested before going on sale, but the author of the product is not always willing to help when the problem is the server you use or your lack of skill. Sometimes the code used to create the theme or script you purchased is not of quality or does not work as you would like.
That's why we always recommend checking the author's note, as well as how many sales they have made of that script or theme. The more sales, the fewer problems you will have with the purchased product. Also, read the product comments to know what issues people had and how they were helped.
Remember that when you purchase a theme on ThemeForest or a script on CodeCanyon, you only get 6 months of support from Envato, which can be extended for an additional cost, but some authors are willing to help even after Envato support expires.
Your license when purchasing a product is eternal, you also receive all updates of the purchased product. Envato licenses usually work for only one domain. Just make sure everything before making a purchase.
MY EXPERIENCE WITH INVOICE, CODECANYON AND THEMEFOREST
I love the Envato site, it introduced me to thousands of scripts that I want to use, but my financial condition, time, and lack of dedication don't allow it. Perhaps it is on themeforest that you will find the perfect WordPress theme, plugin, or PHP script for your project.
Unfortunately I was not very lucky, because I was never satisfied with the themes I bought, wanting to change constantly. In relation to Scripts I bought several, both worked perfectly, but my lack of dedication to the projects did not help.
Not to mention that when buying a theme, be aware that you will have a headache until you leave it the way you always wanted. Appearances can be very deceiving, so be sure to rate the product reviews and author details.
So don't be like me, and only buy something if you are absolutely sure that you will use it, I spent a lot of money on codecanyon and themeforest sites, but today I use absolutely almost nothing I bought there.
Some things in codecanyon draw a lot of attention like quiz scripts, autopost plugins, movie database and others. Currently the only item I use codecanyon is MidRub and I recommend it.
If you buy something that didn't work or gave you a lot of headaches, ask for a refund right away and avoid problems.
Below I will list all the things I bought at CodeCanyon and Themeforest until today, if you are interested in taking a look and know the ideas I had when I bought these items, feel free.
The Content Egg was one of the best things I ever bought. This menu with Envato items that you're seeing above was made using this plugin called Content Egg. Flowflow is very good, but it didn't fit my niche very well.
These are all the things I've purchased so far on Envato Market. There's no point, I will always recommend GeneratePress as the best WordPress theme. However, there may be things that only Envato Market and ThemeForest can offer you.
Everything will depend on your needs and projects. At least now you know the best wordpress marketplace, feel free to do a search. I hope you enjoyed the article, if you liked it share and leave your comments.