Socrates Theme vs other Blog Monetization WP Themes?

I lik eFlexsqueeze. I like the way I can customize each site I use it on, and I can pretty much use any color scheme I want to.

You can change it around a lot as far as placing your navigation. Add borders and change the colros of almost anything oin your site.

use 2 sidebars, 1 sidebar, no sidebars and do complettely custom html code if you want to.

I also have thesis, but I have to work really hard with css to make it look good.

I guess in a way it depends on exactly what you hope to accomplish with the site where you are implementing this theme.

As an example, on most of my blogs where I am more focused on building a community and providing great content I opt for the Thesis theme. For a site that used to be focused on Adsense revenue, I was using the old MistyLook theme. Sure it was completely played out but it sure converted well. That same site I now use a theme called Clear-line that I like quite a bit.

Also, again depending on the goal for your site, you might be surprised how less flair and flashy design can actually improve your conversions. With all of that said, I have not personally worked with the Socrates theme but have heard fairly positive feedback.

Hey thanks for all the replies everyone, much appreciated!

I will check out all those that you said :-)

I dont like the way Socrates lists previous posts, just in the middle of the page in huge font... (Ive linked my pages to categories in the nav bar)

This maybe something I can change myself but I can't see a way to do it.

Their adwords/clickbank text links, dont fit in the bar that they are designed to go in - a 3 line ad does but a 4 line one doesnt!

Ive tried changing the padding, etc - been on their forums, and been ignored with PMs, after some initial really good help!

So, Im tempted to change themes, but I think I may explore it a little more first.

Do you guys or anyone else reading this think that paid themes are worth the money, or are there loads of good free ones out there?

Im primarily trying to build info/useful sites, with a couple of banners, and links to amazon products mostly - since Im still learning!! But Id like the flexibility to expand and try new things once I start sending more traffic to the sites I already have :-)

Im OK with html but not brilliant and Id rather pay for something than figure it out, coding wise ;-)

Now, Id like my sites to look less bloggy, and more website like - but still be able to easily insert the monetization stuff :-)

Have a great day everyone and best wishes, will check back here sooner next time :-)

Clare :-)