This is a very short training but I wanted to make sure you were aware of the hazards you could face when changing your theme. You don't want to lose all those stats you get in Google Analytics and also in Bing. The information you collect from these sources help you understand what your audience is looking for and what you need to do to please them. After all that is what we want isn't it?

It is not a good idea to keep changing your theme so make sure you choose your new theme carefully. When your site visitors get used to your site when suddenly it changes it can drive them away.. Change can be confusing and people may click off the site because they don't realize it is the site they have been following

I hope I have helped you in some small way and if so please click the like button below. Happy Blogging and Merry Christmas to all.

Margaret



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Caf4157 Premium
Thank you for this information- I also changed my theme but could not figure out the plugins - without the lessons telling me what to add I was totally lost - could not figure out how to make the new theme work for me - This time I will take the time to set up a test site just for this purpose- thank you again that helps
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Magieken Premium
The first time I changed my theme I lost Google Analytics. Suddenly my site was not getting any traffic and I had no idea why.
I think a test site is a really good idea and you will find it helpful in the long run.
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Edi67 Premium
Thanks for the valuable lesson MagieKen.
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Magieken Premium
You're welcome. All the best.
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DW66 Premium
Thanks, Margaret!
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Magieken Premium
Happy to help.
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suzzziq Premium
I really appreciate you sharing this training, Margaret:). I read through it, and found some things that I need to go back and check! Wouldn't it be nice to just tell the computer how you want your website to look, and then it just magically appear?!!!
Blessings:)
Suzi
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Magieken Premium
What an excellent idea Suzi. If only.
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suzzziq Premium
I agree! If only...
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MKearns Premium
I didn't think about Bing. Great post Margaret!
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Magieken Premium
Yes, it does seem to be the forgotten one, doesn't it?
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