Originally Posted by Baby Boy Free theme, yes, because like I told one person, it wouldn't make sense in developing a theme and then the blog fails. Once it starts growing, I'll build a custom theme.

Sometimes a little investment early on will pay off in the long run. For instance a custom theme to actually attract visitors and get them coming back. When I visit it now I am tempted to leave right away because I have seen that theme over and over.

Originally Posted by Baby Boy For instance, Google has a plain site (a simple logo and search box) but they have good content, quality is a high factor for them, etc.

You are ignoring the fact that google has a very established brand and reputation. It is very hard to establish anything as far as recognition goes with a free blog design, although it can be done.

In my opinion your site is worth about $15 right now, if that.