If you’ve ever had any interest in purchasing a news premium WordPress theme, you’re probably familiar with the works of Adii, who is the guy behind the Premium News themes.   Not only am I a fan of much of his work, but I also am a fan of his blog, where he is truly an open book and isn’t afraid to share this secrets to success with his readers.

One of Adii’s post recent posts is a great tutorial write up explaining how to create a YouTube video tabber in WordPress.  For those unfamiliar with a tabber, it basically allows you to create tabs for things.  In this case, you can use tabs to display multiple YouTube videos, such as this example from his original premium News theme:

Click over to check out the steps needed to achieve something like this in WordPress.

Updated: January 29, 2009

Probably the most recent niche to emerge when it comes to WordPress themes is the market for video and photo WordPress themes.  These types of themes are ideal for a blogger who likes to display a lot of videos, show off their photos, or any type of multimedia.    These themes are designed to allow you to display this type of content while still maintaining the feel of a blog.   Readers will be able to review your latest videos or photos, leave comments, etc.

If you are interested in this type of premium WordPress theme, we’ve gone out and collected the ones currently available and displayed them in a gallery format, allowing you to weigh your options and make an informed decision.

WooTube Video Theme

• Super-easy functionality to create video posts;
• Videos are resized automatically and WooTube even publishes the embed code for your readers;
• Integration of the WP-PostRatings plugin for some added fun & interactiveness;
• A completely widgetized sidebar with custom widgets included in the theme packaging. No third party widgets required; and
• 7 amazing color schemes to choose from!
• Integrated Theme Options (for WordPress) to tweak the layout, color scheme etc. for the theme;
• Threaded Comments for WordPress 2.7;
• Custom Page Templates for Archives & Sitemap;
• Built-in Gravatar Support for Comments; and
• 3 Integrated ad spaces, which can accommodate both image banner ads or AdSense embeds.

Single-Use License: $70.00, Developer’s Pack: $150.00

Source/Demo | Purchase

Video Elements Theme

Single-Use ($25.00), Multi-Use ($75.00), Developer ($125.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase

TV Elements Theme

Single-Use ($50.00), Multi-Use ($125.00), Developer ($225.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase

On Demand Video Theme

Single-Use ($75.00), Multi-Use ($150.00), Developer ($250.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Revolution Charred

• 2-Column Fixed Width Theme
• Widget Ready

License for this theme ($59.95), All Themes license ($149.95)

Source/Demo | Download

Revolution Chrome

• 2-Column Fixed Width Theme
• Widget Ready

License for this theme ($59.95), All Themes license ($149.95)

Source/Demo | Download

eCommerce Theme

• eCommerce Plugin Compatibility – Easily integrate with the popular eCommerce Plugin from Instinct Entertainment.
• Easily customizable – Make it your own by tweaking the CSS stylesheet and your own images (includes 6 pre-built color styles)
• Search engine optimized — We’ve built our themes to get the most search engine benefit for you and your products
• Manage your store online – WordPress is an online software program; you log in and edit your store from the web
• Use your own domain name — Most online shops require you to use their domain name, with Ecommerce Themes, you can install the template on your custom domain name and hosting account

Single-Use ($49.00), Multiple-Use ($199.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase

eVideo Theme

Comes with $20.00 subscription to Elegant Themes Club!

Source/Demo | Download

Revolution Video

• Built for embedding videos
• 2-Column Fixed Width Theme
• Widget Ready

License for this theme ($59.95), All Themes license ($149.95)

Source/Demo | Download

For a complete list of premium WordPress themes available, check out our premium WordPress themes gallery!