So you’re ready to get your blog up and running.

Maybe you’ve already installed it an now you’re looking for a great theme. Or maybe you’re still in research mode and want to find out where to find a quality WordPress theme for a blog.

No matter, you’re made a wise decision to look for a good theme. A poorly designed theme can cause you nothing but problems, stress and a loss of valuable time. Choosing a quality designed theme will ensure you get moving on your real objective – providing fantastic content that connects you with your readers.

7 Tips Finding a Quality WordPress Template to Use For a Blog

1. Check Attribution Links – When you use free WordPress themes there are often attribution links at the bottom. I don’t mind giving back a quality relevant link to the theme designer but when I start seeing links pointing to domains about ‘fish bait’ or ‘credit cards’ then I don’t even bother downloading the theme.

2. Check For Upgrades – Is the theme you are interested in compatible with the latest version of WordPress? Make sure it is before you start working on it.

3. Consider Structure – Look around for blogs that you really like and figure out what type of structure you’d like on your theme. The most common blog structure is one main area for the blog posts and then a sidebar for different site features such as categories and post archives.

4. Look For Designers – There are many talented designers out there and many of them offer free themes. The advantage here is you are knowing someone with experience and a solid reputation has built the theme.

5. Check Customizing Options – Some themes are not that easy to customize. If you want to make your theme your own (or pay someone else to) you’ll want to make sure that you can easily change it up to create the look you want. One of the major parts a blogger wants to change is the header.

6. Check For Widgets – Using widgets is an easy way to customize the sidebars of your blog. Make sure your theme supports widgets.

7. Check Browser Compatibility – Some themes are not compatible across all themes. Many have problems with Internet Explorer. Test the theme to make sure it is compatible in all browsers before using it for your blog.

There you have some tips on finding a quality WordPress theme for your blog.

If you would like some specific recommendations on which WordPress themes I’ve personally used then be sure to check out the free Beginner’s Guide to Blogging with a WordPress blog.

You can check it out and sign up here: http://www.marketersmojo.com/freebies/beginners-guides/blogging

About The Author

Angela Wills

Angela Wills is passionate about helping people work from home using the internet. In May, 2007 she quit her afternoon-shift, factory job to work from home full time. She's a successful Blogger and Affiliate Marketer. Angela posts daily to her marketing blog and also offers a podcast, free report called "Market From the HEART", weekly email tips list on internet business topics and much more.