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why doesn't my theme sell?

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JohnPixle says

hello people :)

I have released a mobile .psd theme a couple of days ago at TF. I know psd templates do not sell well compared to other categories, but I honestly believe that it is a descent theme, with a lot of effort put on it.

i would appreciate some feedback on it, concerning what issues you may spot (description, preview images etc.). thanks in advance!

John

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vogelstein says

Here on ThemeForest the PSD category is a small niche, and within that small niche you created another, even smaller niche.

I think that this could be the the main reason.

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kriskorn says

Hello, John!

You need to delete the link to Your theme, otherwise the topic is going to be closed. About the feedback – I think I am not that good to give any feedback.

All the best, Kris

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duotive says

vogelstein is right on the spot.

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JamiGibbs support says

Hi John,

Like kriskorn mentioned, forum rules don’t allow linking directly to your item. ;)

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JohnPixle says

sorry i was not aware of that… thanks…

my theme is called ” tauno – a mobile .psd theme “

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MelforDMThemes says

sorry i was not aware of that… thanks… my theme is called ” tauno – a mobile .psd theme ”

Since you only have one theme, it’s not that hard to find it so stop mentioning it, could be understood as self-promotion. IMHO your design does not have a target audience, and if it has, the audience is too small. I don’t really consider it an outstanding design either so I don’t understand why it has been accepted in the first place, since usually PSD files are damn top notch on here. I wouldn’t expect more than maybe 10 sales to be honest. And they will come randomly, not steady. It has been online for 2 days only so patience is a virtue still.

Good luck with future items.

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ThemeProvince says

I’ll be brutally honest and say theres virtually no market and the design doesn’t bring anything new to the table.

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Dream-Theme says

Hi, John!

We’ve got couple of templates in PSD category, so…

My advice is to consider your items accepted to PSD category as a confirmation of your good skills and creativeness. Also it increases chances that this item will be approved as an HTML of WP theme.

PSD is not about money, it’s about prestige 8-)

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JohnPixle says

Since you only have one theme, it’s not that hard to find it so stop mentioning it, could be understood as self-promotion.

Em… I just mentioned it because I would appreciate some feedback. I am not looking to make any sales in the forum… thanks anyway. :notfunny:

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