This guide is a simple how-to for installing WordPress themes. WordPress is the world’s most popular blogging platform, and it can be daunting for first-time users to start installing themes on their sites.
If you’re a WordPress beginner, many things can go wrong when installing your theme, especially if you’re trying to reinstall a piece you’ve already established. I’ll show you how to reinstall WordPress themes for beginners and teach you how to avoid common mistakes when installing WordPress themes.
It’s easy to get caught up in the details of the design and installation process and forget about what’s important. You need to know how to install your theme correctly so you don’t waste time and effort. You don’t have to be a designer to install a WordPress theme. However, if you’re a beginner, you’ll probably learn more if you spend a few extra minutes reading the instructions.
Reinstall theme from zip file
If you’re a beginner, you likely only installed WordPress once or twice. Maybe you’ve installed WordPress on a test site and want to move everything to your main site. Perhaps you’re a professional designer, have built a new place, and want to start fresh. Whatever the reason, there’s a good chance that you will want to reinstall your theme.
You can do this easily by uploading your theme’s zip file. But if you’re like most people, you will make mistakes. So, let’s fix that. Let’s say you’re using the Breathe theme. You’re ready to move everything to the new site, and you’ve ded the zip file.
Here’s what you’ll need to do:
- First, upload the zip file to your server.
- Next, go to your WordPress dashboard.
- Once you’re logged in, click on the Appearance tab.
- Scroll down, and you’ll see the Install Themes button.
- Click on it.
Reinstall themes from FTP
If you’re new to WordPress, chances are you’ve already installed a theme and want to reinstall it. You might have done so by manually downloading the theme files to your computer. But what if you’re using a web host that doesn’t provide this feature?
Or what if you have a hosting plan that includes FTP but doesn’t allow you to use it? We’re going to look at the easiest way to reinstall WordPress themes from FTP.
Updating Theme Files
There are two types of files you’ll want to update when you’re installing a new theme. First, you’ll need to update any custom CSS files. These are usually found in the style.css file in your theme’s root directory.
This is where you can add additional styling to your site.
Second, you’ll need to update the theme’s PHP code. This is where you can add custom functions, variables, or actions to the WordPress code base.
Updating these files is usually the easiest part of installing a new theme.
Backup and Restore
I’m just a WordPress beginner. Don’t follow what I’m about to say as gospel. If you’re having issues, look at other articles and try to find your solution. Before you install your theme, back up your website; this way, you can revert to the previous version if anything goes wrong. When installing an article, you should do it on a separate test server. If you accidentally delete your blog, you can easily restore it.
Importing and Exporting WordPress Theme Files
If you’ve ever installed WordPress themes from a different website, you know how important it is to import theme files. Importing theme files is one of the most common mistakes beginners make when installing WordPress themes.
There are a few reasons why you need to import the theme files.
First, you should import the theme files to remove the original theme.
Second, you should export the theme files to transfer them to another website.
Third, you should export the theme files to avoid losing the customization you’ve done to the theme.
I’ll explain each step in detail.
Step 1: Importing WordPress Theme Files
You must import the theme files before you can install a new theme.
Click “Import” in the “Appearance” section to do this.
Step 2: Installing WordPress Themes
After importing the theme files, you’ll be prompted to install the new theme.
I’m installing a WordPress theme named “Portfolio.”
Step 3: Testing Your WordPress Themes
When you install WordPress themes, it’s always best to test them out before you put them live.
I’ll show you how to test a WordPress theme.
Step 4: Uploading WordPress Theme Files
After you’ve tested your WordPress theme, you can upload the files to your site.
I’ll show you how to upload the files.
Step 5: Exporting WordPress Theme Files
You’ll need to export the theme files when transferring the theme to another site.
I’ll explain how to export the theme files.
Frequently Asked Questions WordPress Themes
Q: Where can I get free WordPress themes for websites?
A: You can get free themes from themes.org.
Q: How do I uninstall WordPress themes?
A: In your WordPress dashboard, go to Appearance > Themes. From there, click on “Deactivate” next to the theme. To re-activate it, go back to Appearance > Themes, scroll down, and select “Activate” next to the music.
Q: How do I reinstall WordPress themes?
A: From your dashboard, go to Appearance > Themes. Click on “Add New” under “Themes.” Scroll down and find the theme you’d like to use. Click on “Activate,” then click on “Update.” This will download the theme’s files and install them on your website.
Top 3 Myths About WordPress Themes
1. How to install a new theme manually
2. How to install a new theme using FTP software
3. How to upload a new theme to your server using FTP software
Conclusion
You don’t need to know how to code or design a website, but you do need to know how to install themes and plugins. We will walk you through the steps to install a new piece on your WordPress website. We’ll start by downloading an article compatible with your WordPress version. Once you’ve downloaded the music, you must install it on your site. Once established, you must do so by entering your login information into the dashboard.
