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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. | |||
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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 ==== | ||
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== | ||