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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. | ||
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. | |||
====Widgets==== | ====Widgets==== | ||
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====Color & Background==== | ====Color & Background==== | ||
Some themes offer the option of changing the color of various elements of the blog | 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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===Where to get a theme=== | ===Where to get a theme=== | ||
Themes for | 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=== | ||
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, and each provides a different method of applying a theme.[[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 ==== | ||
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==== | ||
Theme installation on [http://www.blogger.com Blogger.com] is slightly more complicated. Depending on which theme, it may entail editing HTML | 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 | 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=== | ||
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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 | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||