{"id":17204,"date":"2018-12-12T19:35:04","date_gmt":"2018-12-12T16:35:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/?p=17204"},"modified":"2018-12-12T19:35:04","modified_gmt":"2018-12-12T16:35:04","slug":"free-wordpress-templates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/en\/free-wordpress-templates\/","title":{"rendered":"Using free WordPress themes could expose you to these six risks"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Whatever kind of website you own or manage, you\u2019re always looking for ways to give it the best possible appearance\u2014whether by hiring a professional design company or buying a theme. <\/span><\/p>\n

If you use WordPress, you\u2019ll often turn to ready-made themes. But in many cases, because there\u2019s no budget available or the site owner doesn\u2019t want to pay for a theme, they opt for free themes published online. Have you ever thought <\/span><\/p>\n

about the potential risks your website could face if you decide to use free WordPress themes? In today\u2019s article, I\u2019ll introduce you to six risks you may<\/span><\/p>\n

face if you decide to use free WordPress themes. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Footer links<\/span><\/h2>\n

The person who published the design often adds their own link to the page footer. This link is encoded in a way that makes the user <\/span><\/p>\n

You can\u2019t remove it or edit it. But what if the link points to a page Google considers spam? And what if the link isn\u2019t spam, but later\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

After working continuously on your website, you manage to reach the top of search results. Then, suddenly, the theme designer\u2019s website is sold and becomes spam. What will happen to your site\u2019s ranking?<\/span><\/p>\n

And how long will it take you to fix the damage? Every page on your site contains a spam link, and you can\u2019t remove it. This is one of the main reasons <\/span><\/p>\n

to seriously consider buying a theme instead of using a free one.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Incompatibility with SEO technologies<\/span><\/h2>\n

Most free WordPress themes you find online don\u2019t comply with standards Search Engine Optimization<\/a> For example, most themes <\/span><\/p>\n

Free themes aren\u2019t built to ensure the shortest possible loading time in users\u2019 browsers, and we all know that page load time is a key factor in improving rankings<\/span><\/p>\n

in search results. This is just one example of the many other factors you won\u2019t find in free SEO themes, which can cause your rankings to steadily drop in <\/span><\/p>\n

Google search results.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Outdated template<\/span><\/h2>\n

Free WordPress themes don\u2019t receive regular updates. Imagine discovering software or security vulnerabilities in a free theme, but being unable to <\/span><\/p>\n

fix them because the theme is encrypted and the developer won\u2019t provide any updates. The vulnerability will remain, and all you can do is hope your site doesn\u2019t get hacked, <\/span><\/p>\n

a disaster, isn\u2019t it? Updates are essential for fixing bugs in a theme and addressing security vulnerabilities. Using a free theme leaves you unable <\/span><\/p>\n

to fix any errors on your website, even if you\u2019ve already discovered them.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Limited compatibility with WordPress plugins<\/span><\/h2>\n

Plugins play a very important role in WordPress: they enhance your site and give it valuable features. With free themes, you\u2019ll face plenty of challenges, dear reader, <\/span><\/p>\n

when it comes to theme compatibility with plugins. Even plugins that are compatible may not work as expected, and you\u2019ll be lucky if you can find a free theme<\/span><\/p>\n

that\u2019s compatible with a wide range of important WordPress plugins.<\/span><\/p>\n

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No template control panel<\/span><\/h2>\n

A theme\u2019s control panel lets you customize your WordPress theme and add plenty of personal touches. With many free themes, you won\u2019t <\/span><\/p>\n

find a dedicated theme control panel, and you\u2019ll have to edit the theme\u2019s code just to make a simple change.<\/span><\/p>\n

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When you buy a WordPress theme and run into a problem or want to add a feature, you\u2019ll have a support team you can contact to answer all your questions. <\/span><\/p>\n

If you rely on a free theme, you\u2019ll have to depend on yourself and the internet, searching Forums<\/a> \u0648 Blogs<\/a> for people who have used the same <\/span><\/p>\n

theme, encountered the same problem, and managed to solve it. Often, you won\u2019t be able to find what you\u2019re looking for.<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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