Theme suggestions (looking for some advice)

coloradooutdoorsmag · Member · May 24, 2013 at 5:53 pm
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Hello,

I’m in the process of developing a blog/website for our in-house magazine.

I have been using theme Twenty Eleven because of its simplicity, etc. However, I know there are many new themes available and I wanted to hear other suggestions/ideas. Primarily, I want to ensure that I’m using a theme which is compatible on portable devices, as more people are surfing the Web on smart-phones, Ipads, etc. But, I’m also open to using a theme that is a bit more “sexy” and exciting than Twenty Eleven.

Here is my current blog:
http://www.coloradooutdoorsmag.com

Thanks in advance for your comments and suggestions. I’m also open to any other suggestions for ways to improvement my site, etc.

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coloradooutdoorsmag · Member · May 24, 2013 at 5:55 pm
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I forgot to mention: I’m using WordPress.com to host my site, as I’ve heard that this is secure, and the best way to protect my blog from hackers, etc. Therefore, I need themes that would be compatible with “.com” hosting.
windwhistle · Member · May 27, 2013 at 10:42 pm
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Sounds like you want one of WordPress’s “responsive” themes. They are specially designed to be flexible and adapt to mobile, desktop, or tablet. You can see them in the WordPress theme showcase here:

http://theme.wordpress.com/themes/search/responsive/
windwhistle · Member · May 27, 2013 at 10:44 pm
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Oops. That link doesn’t seem to work. Just go to the WordPress theme showcase and search for responsive themes.

http://theme.wordpress.com/
timethief · Member · May 27, 2013 at 10:45 pm
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We do not have FTP access to free hosted WordPress.com blogs and we not able to upload third party themes.
http://en.support.wordpress.com/ftp-access/
http://en.support.wordpress.com/themes/adding-new-themes/

The only themes you can use on a free hosted WordPress.com blog are those found here > Appearance > Themes and showcased here > http://wordpress.com/themes/

You can use the Themes Showcase search box to review themes that meet your needs. All themes are showcased and have theme descriptions and live demo sites see also > http://en.support.wordpress.com/themes/premium-themes/

Note that we Volunteers do not assist with theme selection as it’s subjective decision making process and there are over 200 themes. We are focused on providing assistance with support issues only.
timethief · Member · May 27, 2013 at 10:53 pm
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Mobile friendly themes and responsive width themes are not the same. http://onecoolsitebloggingtips.com/2012/11/16/mobile-friendly-theme-or-responsive-width-theme/ It’s responsive width themes that piedtype referred to above that you need to focus on and select from.

Responsive width means the layout adapts depending on the size of the device being used to view your site. When responsive width themes are viewed on mobiles sidebars appear below the posts in order to provide as much space as possible for reading. See here for selecting one http://theme.wordpress.com/themes/features/responsive-width/

Also go here > Appearance > Mobile and disable mobile theme display if you use a responsive width theme.

Thanks in advance for your comments and suggestions. I’m also open to any other suggestions for ways to improvement my site, etc.

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