Is That Free WordPress Theme Secretly Costing You Customers? (2025/623)

Free WordPress themes sound like a great deal — until they start hurting your brand, slowing your site, and costing you sales.

In this episode, Charly explores why “free” often comes with hidden costs and what to consider when building your website.

📌 Here's what you'll learn:

✅ Common issues with free themes: poor mobile design, slow speed, lack of support

✅ Why outdated code can break your site after updates

✅ The hidden SEO risks of built-in links and developer credits

✅ How premium themes and page builders like Thrive can reduce risk and boost ROI

🔗 Recommended: Thrive Themes – https://askcharlyleetham.com/likes/thrivethemes
(Charly receives a commission for purchases made from this link)


🛡️ Build your site with purpose, not just pretty colors

🛡️ Keep accessibility, conversion, and future updates in mind

🛡️ Weigh the real cost of time lost troubleshooting vs investing upfront

If your website is part of your business, this episode could save you time, stress — and money.

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About the Author Charly Leetham

Charly Leetham has been in technology for over 40 years - from earning her amateur radio license at 13 to founding and running Ask Charly Leetham, a digital services business serving small businesses worldwide. After losing $1 million in a franchise failure, she rebuilt from scratch and has kept her business running for nearly two decades through skill, systems, and relentless practicality.

She hosts the podcast Rise and Shine - Your Business Tech Boost with Charly Leetham and speaks about what it actually takes to build businesses that work and last - not just look good on paper.

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