272 | Navigating Blog Themes and Plugins: A Guide to Wordpress for Bloggers with Lisa Graglia

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! Today's episode is brought to you by Link Whisper: Did you know that it's important to add internal links to your blog posts? You'll not only see a boost in your page views from your viewers clicking the links, you're also signaling to Google that you are an expert on this topic, which helps you rank higher. Link Whisper is the tool that will plug into your blog that will help you utilize this strategy! Head to the link below and use the code THRIVE. Try Now >> Find it Quickly 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   ----- Looking for more support? Check out our coaching programs! Shift—If you've made more than $5k in the last 12-months, apply today! Profitable Blogger Society—if you need help getting your foundation started, as well as knowing where to spend your time for the most growth!  ----- If you're looking for a blogging & influencer community, then join us over on Facebook, the Thrive Blogging Community!