I have some great news for those interested in using Basic Maths, the WordPress theme that I developed with Allan Cole. Where previously the theme required that users run their own instances of the WordPress publishing system on their own server — still a daunting task for most people — starting today, that’s no longer the case.

As just announced, users of the hosted blogging service WordPress.com can now purchase Basic Maths as a premium theme, complete with support direct from the WP Theme Team, for US$75. No more server administration or tricky technical hurdles; WordPress.com now lets you install this theme quickly and easily and with no fuss. This has been the number one query that Allan and I have gotten from the public since we first launched Basic Maths in November of 2009, so we’ve very happy that now it’s easier than ever to get up and running with our creation. Get started with it in the WordPress.com Theme Showcase.

Of course, users who prefer to run WordPress on their own can still purchase the theme direct from us for just US$45. Get your copy or find out more over at the Basic Maths site.

Finally, I want to thank everyone who took part in last week’s Basic Maths sale, in which all of the proceeds went to disaster relief in Japan. We managed to raise over US$1,500, an amazing sum. I’m incredibly grateful that people were able to contribute and that we were able to help in some small way.