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NadineEpperson: /* How to pick a theme */

2013-05-03T13:40:16Z

How to pick a theme

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	Another thing a blogger must consider is the way a theme will appear in a search engine. Keeping search engine optimization in mind when picking a theme will give web users a better first impression of that blog.		Another thing a blogger must consider is the way a theme will appear in a search engine. Keeping search engine optimization in mind when picking a theme will give web users a better first impression of that blog.

	~~If you want to maintain functionality while creating a little more design, choose a custom theme.~~ A free theme with a simple, professional design, which can be easily modified, ~~is best when picking a theme~~. However, be aware of the terms of service. Picking a free theme has its advantages but if you're looking for more support, picking a commercial theme will provide more benefits for a one-time fee.		A free theme with a simple, professional design, which can be easily modified, may be enough for your blog. However, be aware of the terms of service. If you want to maintain functionality with a little more design, choose a custom theme. Picking a free theme has its advantages, but if you're looking for more support, picking a commercial theme will provide more benefits for a one-time fee.

NadineEpperson: /* References */

2013-05-03T13:01:27Z

References

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	===References===		===References===
			#[http://www.free-themes.org/installing-themes/installing-a-blogger-theme Free-Themes.org] ''Free-Themes.org''. Web. 27 April 2013
			#[http://www.siteground.com/tutorials/wordpress/install_themes.htm How to Install Themes on Wordpress]. ''Site Ground''. Web. 1 May 2013.
	#[http://www.wpbeginner.com/wp-themes/selecting-the-perfect-theme-for-wordpress/ Selecting the Perfect Theme for WordPress] ''wpbeginner web.'' 25 March 2013. Web. 27 April 2013		#[http://www.wpbeginner.com/wp-themes/selecting-the-perfect-theme-for-wordpress/ Selecting the Perfect Theme for WordPress] ''wpbeginner web.'' 25 March 2013. Web. 27 April 2013
	#[http://bloggingwordpress.net/2013/02/wordpress-blog-themes.html/ 20+ Simple WordPress Blog Themes for Personal] ''W Blogging web''. 19 Feb. 2013. Web. 27 April 2013		#[http://bloggingwordpress.net/2013/02/wordpress-blog-themes.html/ 20+ Simple WordPress Blog Themes for Personal] ''W Blogging web''. 19 Feb. 2013. Web. 27 April 2013
			#[http://digitalbusinessconsultancy.com/what-to-look-for-in-a-wordpress-theme/ What to Look For in a Wordpress Theme] ''Digital Business Consultancy''. 31 Jan. 2013 Web. 25 April 2013
	#[http://theme.wordpress.com/ Wordpress Themes for Blogs] ''Wordpress''. Web. 29 April 2013		#[http://theme.wordpress.com/ Wordpress Themes for Blogs] ''Wordpress''. Web. 29 April 2013
	~~#[http://digitalbusinessconsultancy.com/what-to-look-for-in-a-wordpress-theme/ What to Look For in a Wordpress Theme] ''Digital Business Consultancy''. 31 Jan. 2013 Web. 25 April 2013~~
	~~#[http://www.free-themes.org/installing-themes/installing-a-blogger-theme Free-Themes.org] ''Free-Themes.org''. Web. 27 April 2013~~
	~~#[http://www.siteground.com/tutorials/wordpress/install_themes.htm How to Install Themes on Wordpress]. ''Site Ground''. Web. 1 May 2013.~~

	==See Also==		==See Also==

NadineEpperson: /* Blogger */

2013-05-03T12:58:50Z

Blogger

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	====Blogger====		====Blogger====
	Theme installation on [http://www.blogger.com Blogger.com] is slightly more complicated. Depending on which theme, it may entail editing HTML ~~and~~ saving the theme in a zipped folder on your desktop. [http://www.free-themes.org/installing-themes/installing-a-blogger-theme Free-Themes.org] provides detailed instructions.		Theme installation on [http://www.blogger.com Blogger.com] is slightly more complicated. Depending on which theme you choose, it may entail editing HTML or saving the theme in a zipped folder on your desktop. [http://www.free-themes.org/installing-themes/installing-a-blogger-theme Free-Themes.org] provides detailed instructions.


	This process is similar on different blogging sites not mentioned here. Most websites have a detailed step by step process for applying the theme correctly, and formatting it to fit a bloggers desired needs. Be sure to preview the finished blog once the theme has been applied to catch any potential issues with the theme before publishing it.		This process is similar on different blogging sites not mentioned here. Most websites have a detailed step by step process for applying the theme correctly and formatting it to fit a bloggers desired needs. Be sure to preview the finished blog once the theme has been applied to catch any potential issues with the theme before publishing it.

	===Notes===		===Notes===

NadineEpperson: /* Wordpress */

2013-05-03T12:57:57Z

Wordpress

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	==== Wordpress ====		==== Wordpress ====
	For [http://www.wordpress.com Wordpress.com] sites, applying a theme is very simple. On the dashboard of your blog, go to Appearance -> Themes.		For [http://www.wordpress.com Wordpress.com] sites, applying a theme is very simple. On the dashboard of your blog, go to '''Appearance -> Themes'''.
	Once you have chosen a theme, click "activate," and the theme will be applied to your blog.		Once you have chosen a theme, click "activate," and the theme will be applied to your blog.

	====Blogger====		====Blogger====

NadineEpperson: /* How to apply the theme */

2013-05-03T12:57:34Z

How to apply the theme

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	===How to apply the theme===		===How to apply the theme===
	Once a blogger has picked a theme for the blog, the theme must be applied. Depending on the parent website a blogger is using to create and edit their content the application process can vary.		Once a blogger has picked a theme for the blog, the theme must be applied. Depending on the parent website a blogger is using to create and edit their content the application process can vary.
	There are many different sites a blogger can chose from to create a blog and apply a theme. Wordpress and Blogger are two popular blogging websites.[[File: wpll.jpg\|thumb\|upright=2.0]]		There are many different sites a blogger can chose from to create a blog and apply a theme. Wordpress and Blogger are two popular blogging websites, and each provides a different method of applying a theme.[[File: wpll.jpg\|thumb\|upright=2.0]]

	==== Wordpress ====		==== Wordpress ====

NadineEpperson: /* How to apply the theme */

2013-05-03T12:56:53Z

How to apply the theme

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	===How to apply the theme===		===How to apply the theme===
	Once a blogger has picked a theme for the blog, the theme must be applied. Depending on the parent website a blogger is using to create and edit their content the application process can vary.		Once a blogger has picked a theme for the blog, the theme must be applied. Depending on the parent website a blogger is using to create and edit their content the application process can vary.
			There are many different sites a blogger can chose from to create a blog and apply a theme. Wordpress and Blogger are two popular blogging websites.[[File: wpll.jpg\|thumb\|upright=2.0]]
	There are many different sites a blogger can chose from to create a blog and apply a theme. [[File: wpll.jpg\|thumb\|upright=2.0]]

	==== Wordpress ====		==== Wordpress ====

NadineEpperson: /* Where to get a theme */

2013-05-03T12:55:00Z

Where to get a theme

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	===Where to get a theme===		===Where to get a theme===
	Themes for Wordpress can be found on the word press site itself or from outside sources. With websites such as [http://www.rockettheme.com/wordpress-themes RocketTheme],[http://www.woothemes.com/ WooTheme] and [http://smthemes.com/ SMThemes], finding a theme to fit your desired look is not a problem. They all provide both premium and free themes. Premium themes may differ in price based upon the specs and any special widgets that can be added. If you are unwilling to pay for a theme, there are multiple themes ~~that are free~~ that will create the same great look.		Themes for Wordpress can be found on the word press site itself or from outside sources. With websites such as [http://www.rockettheme.com/wordpress-themes RocketTheme],[http://www.woothemes.com/ WooTheme] and [http://smthemes.com/ SMThemes], finding a theme to fit your desired look is not a problem. They all provide both premium and free themes. Premium themes may differ in price based upon the specs and any special widgets that can be added. If you are unwilling to pay for a theme, there are multiple free themes that will create the same great look.

	===How to apply the theme===		===How to apply the theme===

NadineEpperson: /* Where to get a theme */

2013-05-03T12:54:33Z

Where to get a theme

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	===Where to get a theme===		===Where to get a theme===
	Themes for ~~word press~~ can be found on the word press site itself or from outside sources. With websites such as [http://www.rockettheme.com/wordpress-themes RocketTheme],[http://www.woothemes.com/ WooTheme] and [http://smthemes.com/ SMThemes] , finding a theme to fit your desired look is not a problem. They all provide both premium and free themes. Premium themes may differ in price based upon the specs and any special widgets that can be added. If you are unwilling to pay for a theme there are multiple themes that are free that will create the same great look ~~as a premium theme~~.		Themes for Wordpress can be found on the word press site itself or from outside sources. With websites such as [http://www.rockettheme.com/wordpress-themes RocketTheme],[http://www.woothemes.com/ WooTheme] and [http://smthemes.com/ SMThemes], finding a theme to fit your desired look is not a problem. They all provide both premium and free themes. Premium themes may differ in price based upon the specs and any special widgets that can be added. If you are unwilling to pay for a theme, there are multiple themes that are free that will create the same great look.

	===How to apply the theme===		===How to apply the theme===

NadineEpperson: /* Color & Background */

2013-05-03T12:52:27Z

Color & Background

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	====Color & Background====		====Color & Background====
	Some themes offer the option of changing the color of various elements of the blog ~~including~~ the font ~~and~~ background. In some cases this may include changes in color palette. The ability to edit custom colors will be listed under "features" in the theme details.		Some themes offer the option of changing the color of various elements of the blog. This may include the font or background. In some cases this may include changes in color palette. The ability to edit custom colors will be listed under "features" in the theme details.

	====Menus====		====Menus====

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2013-05-03T12:43:51Z

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	[http://www.wpbeginner.com/wp-themes/selecting-the-perfect-theme-for-wordpress/ Selecting the perfect theme] for a blog is vital to the future success of that blog.The main points to keep in mind when choosing a theme for your topic are compatibility with your focus, search engine optimization, and functionality. Keeping these in mind will help any blogger pick a theme that is right for their topic to provide a successful starting point.		[http://www.wpbeginner.com/wp-themes/selecting-the-perfect-theme-for-wordpress/ Selecting the perfect theme] for a blog is vital to the future success of that blog.The main points to keep in mind when choosing a theme for your topic are compatibility with your focus, search engine optimization, and functionality. Keeping these in mind will help any blogger pick a theme that is right for their topic to provide a successful starting point.

	~~'''~~The [[Narrowcasting\|focus of the blog]]~~'''~~ is the first thing a blogger should consider when choosing a theme. For example if a blogger is working on a "How to" blog then they will want to pick a blog that is compatible with uploading pictures or video. A good example of a compatible theme for this kind of blog is a [http://www.cssigniter.com/ignite/themes/molly/ Molly Blog WP theme]. If a blogger is looking for a theme that will support a lot of text then a [http://www.elegantthemes.com/gallery/dailyjournal/ Daily journal WP theme] would be ideal because it adapts to any screen's size making it more scan-able and easy to read on any device. Picking a simple yet compatible theme is recommended for easy use in updating and ensures that it will work with multiple browsers. Functionality is key. Busy themes might look good, but they are hard to modify and not always compatible with every browser.		The [[Narrowcasting\|focus of the blog]] is the first thing a blogger should consider when choosing a theme. For example if a blogger is working on a "How to" blog then they will want to pick a blog that is compatible with uploading pictures or video. A good example of a compatible theme for this kind of blog is a [http://www.cssigniter.com/ignite/themes/molly/ Molly Blog WP theme]. If a blogger is looking for a theme that will support a lot of text then a [http://www.elegantthemes.com/gallery/dailyjournal/ Daily journal WP theme] would be ideal because it adapts to any screen's size making it more scan-able and easy to read on any device. Picking a simple yet compatible theme is recommended for easy use in updating and ensures that it will work with multiple browsers. Functionality is key. Busy themes might look good, but they are hard to modify and not always compatible with every browser.

	~~'''~~Another thing a blogger must consider is the way a theme will appear in a search engine.~~'''~~ Keeping search engine optimization in mind when picking a theme will give web users a better first impression of that blog.		Another thing a blogger must consider is the way a theme will appear in a search engine. Keeping search engine optimization in mind when picking a theme will give web users a better first impression of that blog.

	~~'''~~If you want to maintain functionality while creating a little more design,~~'''~~ choose a custom theme. A free theme with a simple, professional design, which can be easily modified, is best when picking a theme. However, be aware of the terms of service. Picking a free theme has its advantages but if you're looking for more support, picking a commercial theme will provide more benefits for a one-time fee.		If you want to maintain functionality while creating a little more design, choose a custom theme. A free theme with a simple, professional design, which can be easily modified, is best when picking a theme. However, be aware of the terms of service. Picking a free theme has its advantages but if you're looking for more support, picking a commercial theme will provide more benefits for a one-time fee.