The 20 new web theme templates are a huge disappointment and does not demonstrate a commitment to subscribers for high-quality, thoughtful content.

The templates appear to have been put together by a newbie rather than a person who is skilled with the software and understands effective presentation and/or basic SEO principals.

Generally, the entire collection of web themes updated as "Creative Websites" are disappointing. However, let's take just one example - the "SPA" website template:
a) It's a simple template reminiscent of designs from 15 years ago.
b) There are very few technical features (which Xara boasts about) used in its design.
c) Google web crawlers would be quick to recognize a variety of problems with the design. Unreadable/difficult-to-read font is just a start.

We (the subscribers) have been waiting a LONG time for new website designs from Xara. We were hopeful that the new designs would be (at least) competitive with some modern Wordpress designs, or thoughtful, beyond comparison, to some of the xaratemplates.com designs. However, what we got was a collection of more representative of kindergarten work product than graduate school work product.

Xara boasts about the 100's new feature/usability sets in their software. So, why did Xara feel it was not necessary to demonstrate the dazzling and innovative design features in the web theme template release?

Xara - please offer a completely new set of website templates that are respectful to your company and your subscribers. We are thirsting for innovation - not humdrum.

I am a huge supporter of Xara, and have been for many years. PLEASE - PLEASE - use your engineering prowess and experience to design and re-invigorate your website template offerings in the Content Catalog! PLEASE. If your in-house staff cannot do it or do not have the time, please hire an outside party to do it.