In this tutorial we will provide you with detailed
instructions on how to install and activate themes in your WordPress site.
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Follow these instructions in order to Install a new WordPress Theme:
Access install theme functionality
in your WP admin
The first thing you need to do when you want to install a
new WordPress theme is to login to your site admin page. Once there, go to Appearance
-> Themes.
Here, you will see all the themes you have currently
installed in your application. To add another one, simply click on the Install
Themes tab.
On this page there are two ways to add a new theme. You can
either use the search field which will return results from the WordPress.org
theme directory or you can upload a theme from your local hard drive. In this
tutorial we will show you how to add themes in both ways.
Choose and Install a theme from the official WordPress theme directory
The easiest way to install themes to your WordPress site is
if they are listed in the official themes directory. This allows you to search
for the theme you need directly from your site admin page. Each theme in the
official directory has to have Tags that describe its functionality allowing
you to easily search for the right theme.
If you know the theme's name, you can simply search for it.
However, usually that's not the case. This is why, you can use
the Feature Filter. For example, you can search for a Black and White, Two
columns theme that has Flexible Width. Simply check those tags and
press the Apply Filters button.
You will now see all themes that meet your search. Hover
over any of them and you will see two options - to see a demo of the theme or
to install it. Once you choose which theme you want to use for your site, press
the blue Install button.
Your WordPress application will download and install the
theme for you. Simply click the Acticate link on the next page you
will be redirected to.
That's all - you can go to the front page of your site to
see its new looks.
Upload a theme you have already downloaded
If you have a theme that's not listed in the WordPress.org
directory, you can simply upload it from the Themes -> Install Themes section
in WordPress. To do this click on the Upload link at the top of the
page.
Now, click the Choose File button, select the
archive of your theme from your local computer and press the Install Now button.
In few seconds, WordPress will upload and extract the theme
archive for you. All you need to do next is to press the Activate link
under the message for successful theme installation.
That's it! You can now go to the front end of your site and
see the newly activated theme.
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