Choosing your WordPress Theme Wisely
June 1, 2009
So you’re ready to pick a theme for your WordPress blog. Where do you look? What do you look for?
All these questions seem to fly right out of your head (not to mention the time) as your eyes flow over the numerous choices that you have in paid-for and free themes. But be careful! Because what your eyes feast on today; could be what they’re sore from looking at tomorrow.
Now I’m not talking about being tired of looking at the theme. I’m talking about customizing the theme and getting it to function the way you thought it would when you first looked at it. Not everything is as it seems when first looked at. The best advice I would give anyone about choosing a theme would be to find one with the layout that is closest to what you are are looking for as in most cases the colors/graphics can be changed. You need to carefully read the description of the theme and find out what comes with it. It may be required to add some plugins that you didn’t think you had to.
The next piece of advice which is equally as important is check out the forums where these themes are offered. What are other people saying about the theme? Is it difficult to work with? Is there a common issue that most people are suffering with? This also applies to the plugins. Read or find out as much as you can to see if it’s going to be worth the time it will take you to work with it.
You’ll be glad you did and you’ll be better informed as to what kind of theme you’re really working with.
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