I know many of you cannot afford to buy a premium WordPress theme like Chris Pearson's Thesis.
Why Avoid Using Free WordPress themes
So you use one of those thousands of free WordPress themes found on the Internet. The problem of using these so-called Free WordPress themes is most of them are encrypted with hidden malicious code.
One reminder is NEVER search for "Free WordPress Themes". Most of the sites listed in the search results are embedded with encrypted code.
You can use this free plugin called Theme Authenticity Checker to find hidden links or malicious code in these free themes.
To avoid this using themes which are hidden with spammy links, malware or link injections, you can always use those free WordPress themes from WordPress Theme Directory.
Themes offered here are safe from any malicious codes, but the problem is most of them do not offer support or updates.
Here is a list of places where I I get my free and reliable WordPress themes:
1. Twenty Twelve
http://wordpress.org/extend/themes/twentytwelve
2. Pilcrow
http://wordpress.org/extend/themes/pilcrow
3. Woo Themes
http://www.woothemes.com/product-category/themes/?prod_cat[]=100&s=&post_type=product
4. Time Lab
http://www.themelab.com/free-wordpress-themes/
5. DynamicWP
http://www.dynamicwp.net/
6. Cutline Theme
http://cutline.tubetorial.com/
