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Do you think changing blog theme frequently is a good thing?

Discussion in 'Blogging' started by kevoh99, Jun 18, 2010.

  1. #1
    There seems to be a controversy about changing your blog theme frequently. some people say it is a nice way to give your blog a fresh look

    Others say it is bad for branding your blog because your visitors can't nurture a picture of your blog in their mind.

    What is your take on the issue?
     
    kevoh99, Jun 18, 2010 IP
  2. aviana

    aviana Member

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    Hmm.. Different people have the different taste. But Technically Its not necessary to change or not.
     
    aviana, Jun 18, 2010 IP
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    internetmarketingiq Well-Known Member

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    What is the point? Think of "Art"... do you repaint the picture? Get it right the first time and move on.

    If it ain't broke, don't "fix it".
     
    internetmarketingiq, Jun 18, 2010 IP
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    bloggingespionage Well-Known Member

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    My personal opinion about themes, is that I don't change theme if it is not necessary. It's good to choose a theme at the beginning, at theme that is customizable. So, later you can customize it to the look you want.
     
    bloggingespionage, Jun 19, 2010 IP
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    #5
    I don't think its a good idea bro! You need to change it ... but not much frequently!
     
    EApubs, Jun 28, 2010 IP
  6. teamnirvana

    teamnirvana Active Member

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    #6
    I change my theme once per year. Just to keep me afresh with a new look :)

    I don't want my regular visitors to become ad-blind :)
     
    teamnirvana, Jun 29, 2010 IP
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    #7
    It can be so inward changing the theme often when there are mosre pressing things to do like update content and create fresh new content. And it does nothing for maintaining your brand or presence if there is a constantly evolving theme. I agree with minimal changes / or an annual update as suggested by teamnirvana.
     
    Hampers, Jun 30, 2010 IP
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    subdivisions Well-Known Member

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    #8
    Tweaking it is good, but full-out changing it frequently can get annoying.
     
    subdivisions, Jul 8, 2010 IP
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    Chuckun Well-Known Member

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    #9
    Tweaking, and non-drastic new colours to a similar layout is good - but only annually or so.. Changing regularly just puts people off 'cause they never know where they stand..
     
    Chuckun, Jul 8, 2010 IP
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    I think it's good to change your theme for improvements. If there are some aspects that need to be changed, then change it. But not to the point to change it frequently. I think it's better to do this annually.
     
    seodash, Jul 9, 2010 IP
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    #11
    If anything it's detrimental - people will remember your blog for its colors, layout, theme, etc. The more you change it, the more you lose your brand identity.

    I favor 'updating' (adding things but keeping the overall layout) rather than replacing a theme.
     
    Pixelrage, Jul 9, 2010 IP
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    #12
    Personally, I think its a bad idea. You want people to be familiar with your site.
     
    frasierman, Jul 9, 2010 IP
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    #13
    Everyone has different tastes.
    But a good theme could also be attract visitors to your blog.
    But some people do not pay attention to your theme and just focus on the content of your blog.
    Choose a theme that also appropriate to your blog and did not make a content in your blog be look less obvious, but make that your blog visitors feel comfortable when looking at the contents of your blog.
     
    Andy Lim, Jul 9, 2010 IP
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    #14
    Don't keep changing it unless you have to. Of course, a lot depends on what you are trying to achieve with your blog, and how it is monetized. If you are using contextual advertising, you will need to carry out some experimentation to find the optimum layout and positioning for your ads, but don't overdo it.

    Blogs become successful by having loyal readers who come back time and again to read new content. This is more likely to happen if there is a consistent and familiar look.
     
    abw1302, Jul 9, 2010 IP
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    fau00 Well-Known Member

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    #15
    don't change it to often... just once or twice a year...
     
    fau00, Jul 24, 2010 IP
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    #16
    hmmmm........i think yes, your visitors will get a fresh look.
     
    gborn, Jul 25, 2010 IP
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    #17
    I think changing theme to some simple one is the best thing what you can do :) Just choice simple and easy theme for your blog :)
     
    airstand, Jul 26, 2010 IP
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    #18
    I changed mine added new graphics and a new layout and doubled my income the past 3 days.
    It can happen in vise versa also.

    Just text it and find something that works.
     
    br3adman, Jul 27, 2010 IP
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    #19
    absolutely not..i think.
     
    Farrel Kim, Aug 5, 2010 IP
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    #20
    It think changing once or twice is a good thing because everything around us is changing. So "change" is good. Also make sure that your content of your blog matches the theme.
     
    szrizvi, Aug 6, 2010 IP