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My latest theme is a Tumblog theme that uses the WooTumblog plugin for posts. Are these themes sort after or not? Also I think buyers may get annoyed with the fact that they have to install the WooTumblog plugin before the theme looks right.
I was just wondering if it would have been more effective using post types instead?
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No, “custom post type” is not good for a Tumblog theme… “Post Format” is the best…
If you need a native admin UI (without WooTumblog), you can use Post Formats Admin UI from Alex King.
Check it http://alexking.org/blog/2011/10/25/wordpress-post-formats-admin-ui
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Sorry I meant to say post formats. So do you think that would be better then having a separate plugin to install?
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That’s okay… I have some reasons…
1) WooTumblog supports Post Format
2) WooTumblog supports QuickPress
3) WooTumblog has iPhone apps
So, it is perfect for most WP Tumblog users.
For your plugin installation, I have two solution,
1) add admin_notice that warn your theme user to install this plugin.
It is useful for buyer that is lazy enough to read the documentation…
For example, check this tutorial http://wptheming.com/2011/08/admin-notices-in-wordpress/
2) Use TGM Plugin Activation Class to install this plugin automatically.
Read it here http://wp.tutsplus.com/articles/intro-to-tgm-plugin-activation-class-for-wordpress/
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Wow! Thank you so much agusmu!
I will definitely be adding either of those solutions. Thank you! 
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You are welcome.
And good luck with your first WP Tumblog Theme. 
