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How to install a Wordpress Theme in 4 easy steps
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If you already managed to install it on your hosting account but now you just can't figure out how to install the Wordpress theme that you like I will explain it to you. Here's how to install a Wordpress theme. It’s really easy and shouldn’t take you more than 5 minutes.
STEP #1: Download the theme you like or have a custom designed theme made for you. Just search Google for free Wordpress themes or similar phrases and look for a template that will fit your needs. Once you find a WP template that you like, preview it (check its live demo) to see if all is OK. Imagine how it shall look like on your website (blog). Then click the download button or link and you should be downloading a .zip file.
STEP #2: Extract the .zip file on your PC and read the ReadMe document that is included within the template’s files (if any) for your reference and to know the license.
STEP #3: Upload the complete folder of your template to your Wordpress installation – into the following folder: yourwebsite.com/wp-content/themes/ The best way to do this is to upload the files via FTP using an FTP client. Uploading files via a file manager would take too long and would be quite difficult as you would have to upload the files one at a time. So if your web hosting provider supports FTP, it’s worth using it.
STEP #4: Now that the files are uploaded, you just need to activate the template.
To activate it simply login to your WP installation on yourwebsite.com/wp-login.php
then go to Design > Themes and just select the new theme.
Click “Activate”.
Now when you refresh your website, it should load with the new Wordpress theme. So that’s it, you are done!
Finally, if you need some customization for your theme, you can hire a Wordpress designer to either edit a WP theme for you or make a completely new custom Wordpress theme design for your needs. Good luck on getting your new blog/website running!
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