Sometimes it's really hard to find a blog theme that aligns with your brand, but even harder to find one that will support the longevity of your blog. In today's episode, Lisa Graglia or Empress Themes joins us to share what you should be looking for in a theme and how you can make sure your Wordpress site is working for you, not against you!

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03:10 - Lisa's Journey into Blog Theme Design

05:22 - What Makes a Good Theme?

10:32 - Handling Tech Issues and Plugin Advice

19:32 - Final Tips and Plugin Recommendations

Resources Mentioned

• The Profitable Blogger Society
• Thrive's Youtube Channel
• Thrive Facebook Community
• Shift
• Shop the Post Plugin
• Grid Plugin with Filtering
• Boutiques Plugin for Affiliates

Connect with Lisa

• empressthemes.com/thrivepod
• instagram.com/empressthemes

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