This article is in support of our You Tube video: Dress Up Your Site: How to Install a New WordPress Theme.
Installing a WordPress Theme is a simple operation that may drastically change your website’s feel and appearance. The procedure is simple and effective, regardless of whether your goal is to develop a distinctive website from the start or update your site’s design with a contemporary touch.
This comprehensive tutorial shows you how to install a new WordPress Theme to make your WordPress website look exactly as you want. Follow these simple instructions to quickly install and activate a new WordPress Theme that will give your website a modern, updated look. This article assumes that you are already logged in to your WordPress.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Install a WordPress Theme
Step 1: Access the WordPress Dashboard
– Log in to your WordPress Admin Area: Navigate to yourwebsite.com/wp-admin and enter your Username and Password.
– Navigate to the “Themes” Section: In the left-hand menu, hover over “Appearance” and click “Themes.”.
– In the left-hand menu, hover over “Appearance” and click “Themes”.
Step 2: Add a New Theme
– Click on “Add New” – this button is at the top of the “Themes” page.
– You can browse the featured, popular, and latest Themes, or use the search bar to find a specific Theme.
Step 3: Install the Theme
– Before installing, you can preview what it will look like on your site by clicking “Preview.
– Once you’ve found a theme, click “Install”. WordPress will download and install the Theme for you.
Step 4: Activate the Theme
– Once the Theme is installed, click “Activate” to apply it to your site.
– Once activated, customise the theme by going to “Appearance” > “Customise”. Here, you can adjust various settings to tailor the theme to your WordPress website’s requirements.
Step 5: Upload a Theme (Optional)
– If you’ve purchased a premium Theme or downloaded one from another source, click “Upload Theme” on the “Add Themes” page..
– Choose “File” & “Install”: Click “Choose File”, select the Theme’s .zip file from your computer, then click “Install Now”
After you’ve uploaded the new Theme, click “Activate” to apply it.
You Tube Video: Dress Up Your Site: How to Install a New WordPress Theme
Additional Information
Back up Your Website
Create a website backup before making significant changes, such as installing a new Theme. This way, you can repair your website if there is an issue.
Child Themes
Consider using a child Theme if you intend to change it. This makes updates easier and lets you make changes without altering the original theme files.
SEO Optimisation
Make sure the theme is SEO-friendly. A well-coded Theme may increase your site’s SEO and search engine rankings.
Updates & Support for Themes
Select a Theme with strong support and frequent updates. This guarantees compatibility with the most recent WordPress version and facilitates speedy problem-solving.
Performance-Related Issues
Some Themes can cause your website to load more slowly. Verify the Theme’s functionality to ensure it doesn’t slow down website loading.
Logging into Your WordPress Admin Dashboard through Domains.co.za
Login to Domains.co.za Account
1. Go to the Domains.co.za website Account Login page.
2. Enter your Email and Password.
3. Then click the “Sign In” button.
Access WordPress from your Domains.co.za Dashboard
4. On the right of the Dashboard under the “Manage Account” menu, click “Manage Services” on the drop-down menu and select your Hosting plan, our example uses Web Hosting.
5. Scroll down to the “Quick Manage” section (below “Product Information”) and click on the WordPress icon. If you haven’t yet installed WordPress, it will ask you to first do so.
Access WordPress via cPanel from your Domains.co.za Account
6. On the right of the Dashboard under the “Manage Account” menu, click “Manage Services” on the drop-down menu and select your Hosting plan, our example uses Web Hosting. (refer image above).
7. Click “Manage” next to the website domain you wish to access in cPanel.
8. The Product Information section will display – click the “Login” button next to Control Panel.
9. On the cPanel Dashboard, in the menu on the right, select “WP Toolkit”, or if you haven’t yet installed WordPress “WordPress Management”.
10. There is also a WordPress icon under the “Popular Applications” section on the cPanel Dashboard.
WordPress can be Accessed Online via cPanel
1. Go to your cPanel URL or cPanel Login page.
2. Enter your “Email” and “Account Password” and click “Log In”
3. On the cPanel Dashboard, in the menu on the right, select “WP Toolkit”, or if you haven’t yet installed WordPress “WordPress Management”. There is also a WordPress icon under the “Popular Applications” section on the cPanel Dashboard.