If you’re just starting out as a newbie blogger, you’re probably tempted to look for as many free tools as possible till you’re making some money. I get that, but one area you shouldn’t scrimp on is your WordPress theme. You don’t have to spend big bucks, but I do suggest you buy a premium theme that’s regulary updated and supported, is easy to use and has the features you need to efficiently run your blog yourself. Be careful of themes that include so many features that it slows down your site. Below are my favorites for themes for bloggers just starting out.