FAQ

The Adobe Muse templates available on Muse-Themes.com were built to provide a framework for you to build upon and customize to your liking.  They have been tested on the major browsers(desktop / tablet) for compatibility as well as functionality.  If you have a suggestion on a feature that could be implemented, tips or tricks that make things easier, or simply just to give your feedback on the template design I encourage you to post it on our Forum.  For questions related to basic Muse functionality, it's best to first search or post questions directly on the Adobe Muse forums or visit our support center at support.musethemes.com

What is an Adobe Muse template?  How does it work?

With no “official” Muse template feature implemented yet from Adobe, the themes provided on this site come complete with multiple page layouts and site graphics to build upon.  Themes cannot be applied to existing Muse sites, but rather customized and modified to your liking.  The themes on this website will evolve as Adobe implements a true "template" system in Muse.

I've just purchased a template - how do I download it?

After purchasing a template the secure download link will be immediately available on the checkout page, as well as sent to the email address you entered upon checkout.  Links are sent out immediately, however due to delays in email systems it may be delayed, so please be patient.  Be sure to check your junk mail folders and spam filters in the event it does arrive.

Links are valid for a period of 7 days after puchase, and may be downloaded up to 3 times before expiration.  Full details of your download limits are included with the notification email.

What file format do templates come in?

Template files are zipped with all linked assets included.  The Muse file itself is a standard .muse extension.

I’ve never worked with Muse before, can you give me the basics?

I would recommend visiting the Adobe TV website for muse tutorials and training videos, as well as the Adobe Support forums and community feedback systems for support (http://support.muse.adobe.com/muse).

Adobe certified expert and instructor James Fritz does a fantastic job demoing Muse on Lynda.com.  After watching an introduction to Muse video, I felt very comfortable jumping into the software (think InDesign) and building my first site with it. 

What parts or elements of the template am I allowed to modify?

Everything.  Templates are designed to be easily customized, modified or even pulled apart.  If you’ve purchased a template, it’s yours to change as needed.  I don't want to place any limitations on designers - go nuts.

Visit the Terms of Use section for further information on the template usage guidelines.

How do I modify the graphics, text, and links in your template files?

All graphics, copy (text) and links can be changed directly in the Muse interface.  In cases where a logo or texture is linked to an external PSD file, you may relink it to your new graphic or simply modify the PSD and update the asset in Muse (think “Update Links” in InDesign).

Text is based on established paragraph styles, however you may modify them to your liking.  Fonts used are based on the Adobe Typekit supplied library, and are all available directly within Muse.

How do I use Google Analytics with the templates?

Google Analytics tracking codes are included on many of our Muse templates, using the embedded HTML feature in Muse.  To link the analytics tracking code to your account, you must enter your Analytics account number on the master page by right clicking and modifying the embedded HTML (located in the top left corner of the page).  The HTML code contains a series of series of characters in this format - UA-XXXXX-Y - simply replace these characters with your unique number, republish your website, and statistics will be tracked.

Click here for information on locating your account number:
http://www.google.com/support/analytics/bin/answer.py?answer=81977

How do I update or install a Twitter feed / Facebook app?

Twitter feed embed codes can be modified at the following link - simply follow the steps for customizing your feed, and then embed the supplied code into your Muse website by using Insert HTML menu option.
http://twitter.com/about/resources/widgets/widget_profile

Facebook social plugins can be embedded by using the method above - they are located at:
http://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/

What about future updates of the software – will my site be compatible?

Existing templates will be updated to the latest version in the online store and republished for purchase, but users with existing sites based on our templates will simply update their version of Muse, and republish the site themselves.

Updates (such as bug-fixes) to the templates will be available to the existing customers on an ongoing basis, and will be notified via email when a new version is ready for download.

Can I submit my template or website to Muse-Themes.com for sale?

Yes!  In an effort to grow the user community of Muse templates, and provided that your site design meets our quality standards, we are happy to offer designersa commission of a submitted templates online sales.   For more information, please fill out our contact form and we will send you a template guideline.

Please note that resale of the graphics, elements, or templates provided by this site is prohibited. 

I’d like to buyout a template on the site, and use it exclusively going forward.  Can I do this, and how much does it cost?

Select templates are available for exclusive purchase, and when this option is selected the template will be removed from the site permanently.  Costs for buyouts are posted on each individual product page.

Theme or template, what’s the difference?

Nothing!We consider them the same thing (in this case).Apologies for creating confusion by referencing both throughout the site, but let’s be honest… it’s good SEO.

My question isn’t listed?

Please post questions directly on our Forum to give other users a chance to comment and learn.