Why I use a free theme for my blog

May 3, 2008 · Filed Under Gringo observations

It took me quite some time to find a free wordpress theme that I was happy with. In fact, I cannot say that this gringo loves this theme entirely. However, it is the closest I could find to what I was looking for.

After my last post you might be wondering why I am using a free theme as opposed to a premium theme.

Simple.

I’m trying to make pesos not spend them.

Granted there may come a point when I take the plunge and buy a premium theme. I’d love to. I’ve seen several by Unique Blog Designs and Adii that I would like to have. But they are close to $100, which is a dealbreaker for this cheap gringo at the moment.

The question is, if I wait to get a premium theme and even a logo will it hurt my branding? It is likely it will. However I am not trying to build an empire. I’m just trying to be a peso millionaire. And none of my blogs that I run have premium themes. However, I have found a new free theme that I plan on changing too. It looks a bit more professional and crisp. The only downer is that it has problems when viewed in Internet Explorer. But I think I can live with that.

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