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WordPress Themes | How to choose a Good One.

WordPress Themes | How to choose a Good One.

Update: 2025-12-22
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Choosing a WordPress theme isn’t just a design decision—it has long-term implications for site speed, stability, and SEO. In this episode, Meredith’s Husband explains why many popular themes create hidden problems, how theme “bloat” happens, and what to look for when choosing a theme that won’t slow your site down or break during updates.

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[0:00 ] Introduction
[0:33 ] Why WordPress themes matter for SEO
[1:14 ] The problem with too many theme options
[2:04 ] How theme marketplaces work
[3:20 ] What “bloated” themes really mean
[3:52 ] How excess code hurts performance
[5:58 ] The ideal (but unrealistic) custom theme scenario
[6:40 ] Cheap themes vs. quality marketplaces
[7:11 ] Using reviews to spot red flags
[8:32 ] Why Showit can be a safer middle ground

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WordPress Themes | How to choose a Good One.

WordPress Themes | How to choose a Good One.