Let us understand WordPress in a precise manner, the advantages and disadvantages of Free and Premium WordPress themes and finally why the Premium ones should be given any attention at all.

1. When and Why
Should I Buy a
WordPress
Theme

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3. Should I Buy a
WordPress
Theme
○ When free WordPress themes are capable to meet
the expectations and satisfy the demands quite well
then why to spend bucks on premium ones
unnecessarily.
○ If the premium ones had really been unnecessary,
there would not have such a vast market for them.
○ A lot many startups and companies already are
willing to buy and use the themes.
○ So definitely it has got its own merits. Remember, a
theme is in control of the website along with its
content presentation.
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4. “
The advantages and disadvantages of
Free and Premium WordPress themes
and finally why the Premium ones should
be given any attention at all.
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6. 1.
WordPress and
Theme

7. WordPress
WordPress is an online open
source website and blog
creation tool. It is a free yet
robust and most popular
website and blog content
management system based on
MySQL and PHP.
WordPress
and Theme
WordPress theme
Responsible for customizing the
design of a website, including its
layout. It influences and decides
how the website is portrayed
visually on the front-end when a
web visitor visitor browse through
the site content. It supports the
addition of quality design elements
like in order to make the website &
web content more engaging and
appealing.
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8. Factors to
Consider While
Selecting
WordPress
Theme
Before deciding on whether to opt for free ones or buy premium
ones, it will be a good idea to know the vital points to consider
while selecting a WordPress theme. The WordPress theme should
be of high quality, like
○ It should work for you for at least 3 years.
○ The website should not crash every time you try to update
the theme
○ The theme should support changes easily whenever you
require down the road.
○ It should be SEO optimized
○ It needs to be fast.
○ Enjoy a time-effective customer support service
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9. Should I Buy a WordPress Theme or
enjoy the free ones enlisted in the official
WordPress.org Themes directory.
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10. 1.
Free WordPress
themes

11. Several questionable sources are known to
distribute online free WordPress themes that users
need to download and install. They are not be relied
on. Free WordPress themes are primarily the ones
that are listed in the official WordPress themes
directory.
You can install a new instance of WordPress on the
chosen web host. WordPress official theme
directory contains multiple options on themes that
one can access by following this navigation guide-
Free WordPress
themes
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12. Appearance > Themes >
Add New Theme
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13. Free WordPress
themes
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Advantages
○ Free themes do not require any payment and nothing else can beat
this merit point!
○ Free themes listed in the official WordPress themes directory comes
officially reviewed and approved.
○ The themes in the theme library are such that they can be easily used
by an inexperienced user or a beginner. This is because for a
WordPress developer it is is a part of their testing process (approving
the theme) to ensure if the themes can be used by beginners.
○ They usually feature a minimalist design that actually can favor the
loading speed of your WordPress website.
○ Speedy websites are known to improve the website’s technical SEO.

14. Free WordPress
themes
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Disadvantages
○ If you have admiration for uniqueness then you need to buy Premium
ones and not avail free ones.
○ Your website cannot feature a unique design as free themes are in
heavy use by all.
○ Very minimal customization options in the free themes.
○ If anything wrong goes, you are to resolve it as there is no warranty.
It’s after all given free of cost! No one obliged to respond to your
support queries.
○ Standard features are present but not extra ones that might be useful
to you.

15. WordPress themes that are available only when you make
a payment for them are termed as Premium WordPress
themes. One can purchase these from several third-party
WordPress theme digital stores and marketplaces.
On buying them, you can enjoy attractive features like
diverse layout choices, the drag and drop builders,
beautiful templates, and limitless color options.
Premium
WordPress
Themes
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16. Premium
WordPress
Themes
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Why Opt for Premium Ones?
These themes come with several lucrative advantages over free ones and
that is why people pay to use them. Let’s see some of the points below:
○ Maximum possible features are available with premium ones.
○ If you buy themes, you are free to personalize them as much as you
require or desire.
○ When you give money to use a WordPress theme, you also buy
yourself the right to access good support and updates as and when is
necessary.
○ People pay to use Premium ones so not all use these themes. This fact
gives you the scope to feature unique website design. Your website
gets the better opportunity to stand out.

17. Premium
WordPress
Themes
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Wait…Disadvantages are Awaiting as Well!
○ Some people buy them from unreliable sources and they mistakenly
get stuck with attractive-looking but poorly-coded themes. These are
then known to become incompatible with few plugins.
○ You are not going to use all the features but you cannot get rid of
them.
○ The unwanted features slow down the website loading speed.
You, therefore, can understand that not just free items but premium
stuff also can pose challenges. The issues associated with paid themes
gets fixed with the help of theme developer very easily.

18. Should I Buy a
WordPress
Theme
Always make sure you judge the viability of the
sources you are buying WordPress themes from. It
should contain the features you find helpful and just
negligible extra ones.
Do think judiciously what features you require and
what not. Do not fall prey to the temptation of
buying ones that come packed with a myriad of
features. Appropriation is desirable while selecting
a Premium WordPress theme.
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19. Should I Buy a
WordPress
Theme
Now, hopefully, the confusion of confirming if
buying (instead just enjoying free stuff!) WordPress
themes can be a good decision for your
personal/commercial websites.
You know your online presence needs to be
attached with goals and weigh them against the
cost involved and added advantages received on
buying Premium WordPress themes.
The understanding of the
advantages/disadvantages of both Free and
Premium ones will surely play a major role in the
future selection process.
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20. Source You can find the full blog over the
below links
○ https://www.pattronize.com/blog/
should-i-buy-a-wordpress-theme/
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21. Thanks!
Any questions?
You can find me at webmaster@pattronize.com
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