When you first setup a new blog or website on the Wordpress platform, you want to get off to a running start. The best way to do this is to make sure you are using a theme that is "seo-friendly". There are Wordpress SEO themes that offer a solid foundation in the aspects of both design and seo-friendly theme structure. These products are what separate blogs that seem to easily and consistently rank high in the search engines and those that struggle to do so. The following criteria will be involved in selecting the best Wordpress SEO theme for your own personal needs.

What's Your Experience Level?

The first item you may want to consider is your experience level in both working with Wordpress theme design and with Wordpress blog optimization. You will find that premium themes offer far more options than themes that fall into the free category. A tremendous amount of effort has been placed in creating a product that gives you control over the many facets of editing the theme for both design and search engine optimization purposes. If you are new to these concepts then select a theme that is more geared toward the novice user. If you have a great deal of experience then you will feel very comfortable with themes that offer comprehensive theme functionality and control.

Consider Your Own Personal Style

You will find that among the premium Wordpress themes there will be those that offer a more visual style of designing and editing the theme, and then there will be those that are very "bare bones" out of the box. If you are a visual person then you will likely be more efficient with those that offer a visual editor for theme control. If you prefer a more simplistic approach then there are themes made just for you that offer a more basic straightforward approach to setting up your blog.

What's Your Budget?

When it comes to themes, pricing will often vary. You can expect to pay twice as much for certain products where the developer feels that they have packed a great deal of value into the product and support. As an internet marketer I always felt that you should select the product that is best for your needs regardless of the price because you can recoup the cost of any good theme with a great blog, unique content and solid marketing. The choice is ultimately yours and your top priority should always be finding the right product for your current project. If you ask yourself these questions and use them as criteria for selection then ultimately you will end up with the best product for the task at hand.

Author's Bio: 

My name is Kevin Stacey and I take great pride in providing solid internet marketing advice to Wordpress website owners. Every website owner may have unique needs so therefore there is no "one size fits all" product for all of us. You can learn more about the different types of themes available by reading the comprehensive product comparison on my blog of the best Wordpress SEO themes. You can also watch a free, short video on my YouTube Channel that offers brief explanations of these Wordpress themes. There you can compare the best products and determine the right one for your needs.