I plan to release a big upgrade to the Scherzo theme in the next couple of weeks. Before I submit the theme to the WordPress directory I’d like to flatten any bugs. For that, I’ll need some volunteer testers.

What’s in the new theme?

There are quite a few typographical changes, but the big stuff that really needs testing is:

custom header images
a responsive layout

Feedback I’m looking for

First and foremost I want to know that these new features actually work. I’ve had one report of a bug with the custom header image already, although I can’t say whether it’s related to my theme or a corrupted WordPress install.

I’m now including javascript in theme rather than hotlinking to it. (The javascript is used to make IE recognise HTML5 elements and the CSS used to make the layout responsive). Does this cause any problems?

Secondly I’d like to know that everything looks OK. For example, are you happy with the layout on your preferred mobile device? Is the custom header image big enough?

Of course, all feedback is welcome. I’m adding these features because of the comments, tweets and emails I’ve received from everyone out there.

If you’d like to test Scherzo version 2 then leave a comment, tweet me or send an email to mail@leonpaternoster.com

Comments

David Oliver says:

February 28, 2011 at 12:46 pm

I’d be happy to use it on my blog, Leon. My mobile is an Android.
John Baker says:

February 28, 2011 at 5:13 pm

I could use it on my blog, also. And my phone is an Android.
Erik says:

March 5, 2011 at 1:29 pm

Thanks for a great theme.

Will version 2 have language files (.mo/.po)?
Leon says:

March 5, 2011 at 4:40 pm

Hi Erik,

My understanding of .mo/.po files is that you add them to your WordPress install rather than a specific theme. I could be wrong, of course…

Thanks,

Leon
Erik says:

March 5, 2011 at 5:51 pm

I use a WP with local language and your theme, the text (in theme) must be translated line by line.

To enable themes for .po alle text must go trugh a filter, example:

echo "Arvhive";becomes_e("Archive.");
And then we can just translate via the .po file (without opening all the theme files). See more: http://codex.wordpress.org/I18n_for_WordPress_Developers and http://codex.wordpress.org/I18n_for_WordPress_Developers#Text_Domains It really is a great way of doing things ;)
(You may also want see this link, and delete it from this comment: http://themehybrid.com/themes/hybrid/translating )
Erik says:

March 5, 2011 at 5:52 pm

Sorry for not closing the html code tags :(
Leon says:

March 5, 2011 at 7:37 pm

Thanks for that Erik; interesting and helpful.

I will definitely add language support — a must for any theme — but not in the next update as it’s taken more work and time than I expected.

And you can link to Hybrid as much as you like; it’s an excellent theme :)
Erik says:

March 6, 2011 at 12:15 am

A separate language file makes the theme more user friendly and easy to handle, and a lot more easier to use a child theme.

Thanks again Leon, and good luck with v2 of Scherzo.

Leon Paternoster

Testers for Scherzo 2.0 required

What’s in the new theme?

Feedback I’m looking for