{"id":17736,"date":"2017-11-06T13:29:14","date_gmt":"2017-11-06T18:29:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/?p=17736"},"modified":"2019-07-26T15:30:57","modified_gmt":"2019-07-26T20:30:57","slug":"choose-best-wordpress-theme-new-blog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/choose-best-wordpress-theme-new-blog\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing the Best WordPress Theme for Your New Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17739\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/WordPressThemes.png\" alt=\"How to Choose a WordPress Theme\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/WordPressThemes.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/WordPressThemes-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/WordPressThemes-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/WordPressThemes-1024x536.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/b>How to Choose a WordPress Theme for Your New Blog<\/h2>\n<p>Choosing the right WordPress theme for your site is a very important step in the site building process. Choose the wrong theme and you\u2019ll end up with a design you\u2019re unsatisfied with and a site that doesn\u2019t help you reach your goals.<\/p>\n<p>But, where do you start? After all, there are thousands of different themes for you to choose from, and you don\u2019t have the time to sort through every single one. Trying to find the right theme can seem like quite the overwhelming task.<\/p>\n<p>Below we highlight a few important considerations you\u2019ll want to take into account when selecting a WordPress theme for your new blog.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/managed-wordpress-hosting\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12309\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/WordPress-Hosting-2.gif\" alt=\"Recommended WordPress Hosting\" width=\"468\" height=\"60\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>What Are Your Needs?<b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Before you even begin the theme selection process it\u2019s important that you take note of what you\u2019re actually looking for in a WordPress theme. This will help you to narrow the selection process, so you can more easily find what you\u2019re looking for.<\/p>\n<p>The questions below might help you get started:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What\u2019s the purpose of your blog? Is it primarily an online journal, or do you want to build a business?<\/li>\n<li>Will video be the main focus of your blog?<\/li>\n<li>Do you need a static homepage or do you prefer a traditional blogroll?<\/li>\n<li>Do you want your blog to have a minimal, creative, or corporate feel?<\/li>\n<li>What level of customization do you require?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Beyond answering the questions above spend some time browsing other sites in your space, so you can get a feel for what you like, and what elements are must-haves for your own site.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Free or Premium?<\/h2>\n<p>Once you have a better idea of what you\u2019re looking for it\u2019s time to decide whether you\u2019re going to go for a free or premium theme. Free themes make a solid choice if you\u2019re not trying to monetize your blog in any way, or you don\u2019t demand any extensive customization features.<\/p>\n<p>There are a lot of high-quality free themes, but don\u2019t expect the same level of support and customization options from free themes.<\/p>\n<p>Premium themes are generally higher quality, come with support teams, and have an abundance of customization options. Typically, you\u2019ll be able to find the perfect premium theme to fit your chosen niche.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>What Else Should You Look for in a WordPress Theme?<\/h2>\n<p>When browsing for WordPress themes there are a few additional things you\u2019ll want to keep in mind. Not every theme will have every single feature you desire, but that\u2019s where WordPress plugins come in. Still, you\u2019ll want to choose a theme that has the following features.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>1. Responsive Design<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Sadly, there are still themes out there on the market that aren\u2019t responsive. With <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/library\/google\/google-mobile-friendly-update\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Google\u2019s big mobile smackdown<\/a>, your site needs to be mobile-friendly if you want to compete.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure you check your theme\u2019s responsiveness before you decide to install it on your site. Typically, you\u2019ll be able to preview the theme on mobile, desktop, and landscape view before you decide to buy or download.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>2. Extensive Customization Options<br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<p>When you choose a WordPress theme the chances are high that there are dozens, or hundreds, of other websites out there using the same theme. For that reason, you\u2019ll want to be able to easily customize your site to give it a unique look and feel.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;re guessing you don\u2019t want to have to hire a developer, and you prefer to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/ways-make-your-website\/\">customize your site yourself<\/a>. If so, then you\u2019ll need to ensure there\u2019s extensive documentation, or tutorials, which will walk you through setting up and customizing your site.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>3. Solid Reviews and Customer Feedback<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Customer reviews don\u2019t lie. Make sure to spend time reading customer reviews and feedback. If you find that the overall customer base is frustrated and can\u2019t get the theme to work, then you should steer clear. There are plenty of themes on the market that have stellar customer reviews.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Where Can You Find WordPress Themes?<\/h2>\n<p>There are numerous places online where you can download free and premium themes. The best source for free WordPress themes is going to be the <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/themes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WordPress theme depository<\/a>. You can even filter themes listed here by the features you\u2019re looking for. The WordPress theme repository also has a selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.com\/themes\/premium\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">paid WordPress themes<\/a> that are very high quality as well.<\/p>\n<p>Here are three of the most popular sources for premium WordPress themes:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>1. ThemeForest<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/themeforest.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ThemeForest<\/a> is one of the largest WordPress theme marketplaces on the internet. You have the ability to use search filters to find the exact theme you\u2019re looking for. Plus, most of the themes here have dozens of reviews from past customers, so you can determine the actual quality of the theme before you buy.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>2. StudioPress<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.studiopress.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">StudioPress<\/a> has an outstanding reputation for offering some of the highest quality themes on the market. You\u2019ll be able to filter your search by theme features, or the niche you\u2019re building your site in. All of their themes are easy to customize and come with extensive documentation to help you set up your theme and customize it accordingly.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>3. Elegant Themes<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elegantthemes.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Elegant Themes<\/a> currently has a customer base of over 430,000. That number alone should tell you that their themes are high-quality. They offer a number of themes that are geared towards specific niches. All of their themes are rather 'elegant.'\u009d The team has also developed a number of high-quality WordPress plugins that you might want to use as well.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Hopefully, the tips above will help you choose the best WordPress theme for your new WordPress blog.<\/p>\n<p><i>Have any questions related to choosing the right WordPress theme? 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