Wordpress 2.8, upload themes instructions, all different ?

[Vikuna2009+]

So, being a total newbie in regards to Wordpress, now I am even MORE confused, lol! Could not figure out how to install a new theme and really, I've been playing with this for days now. Even had another thread going on the subject were somebody posted information.

Now, my head is spinning and I can't find the thread . Found the tutorials in video format on hostgator and yes, there was a video on how to install themes . Watched it 3 times, wrote down every step and back to Wordpress.

Clicked on Appearance, then install new theme, found one that I liked but it said either preview or install? No upload button, no need to use file manager in Cpanel, just hit install and there it is. So, I activated it and yes, it is there!

According to Hostgator (but it's for version 2.7), the following procedure is supposed to be required:

File manager in Cpanel, click upload button, browse for the theme, click on your folder, Open, find file, click file icon,, extract, enter location, /public_html/blog/wp-content/themes,, extract, close, go to theme manager, refresh, theme link, click, activate, go to site.

With so totally different ways I am sitting here scratching my head...Has Wordpress 2.8 really made it that easy to upload a theme?

Can someone enlighten me please , thanks, Eva

[john_kennedy]

Either way will work, I use the 2nd method if I am uploading a theme to more than one site.

John

[Vikuna2009+]

Originally Posted by john_kennedy

Either way will work, I use the 2nd method if I am uploading a theme to more than one site.

John

Thanks for clarifying that . Its just that Wordpress did not give me an option. What is the advantage of using the second method when uploading a theme to more than one site?

[HomeBizNizz]

Just unzip and upload the folder to themes.
No problemo.

[john_kennedy]

You should be able to go to Appearance then look up in the top of the page. There is a button to Install Themes. Click on the down arrow and go to Upload. Click on Select Files and browse to the zip file on your computer. It has to be zipped in order for it to work.

John

[Karen Blundell]

Eva, keep it simple. Use the theme install from within WordPress if you are installing Wordpress themes from WordPress.org

If you are using premium or custom themes, then you would use an FTP program and you would upload the theme into the wp-content/themes directory and then activate your theme by clicking "Appearance" in your WP dasboard, and selecting the theme you want and clicking "activate"

good luck

[AmyBrown]

Originally Posted by Karen Blundell

Eva, keep it simple. Use the theme install from within WordPress if you are installing Wordpress themes from WordPress.org

If you are using premium or custom themes, then you would use an FTP program and you would upload the theme into the wp-content/themes directory and then activate your theme by clicking "Appearance" in your WP dasboard, and selecting the theme you want and clicking "activate"

good luck

I don't know when the feature appeared however in 2.8 you can use the upload feature within Appearance>Themes>Add New Themes to upload any zipped theme from your hard drive instead of using an ftp program if desired.

[ericmartinez]

Use what is easier for you.

I do recommend that you become familiar with FTP if you want to continue using wordpress.

You will need it for installing plug-ins, themes, modifying critical files, and in case Wordpress's automatic features do not work.

It may seem daunting at first but it is really not.

[roley]

Originally Posted by Vikuna2009+

So, being a total newbie in regards to Wordpress, now I am even MORE confused, lol! Could not figure out how to install a new theme and really, I've been playing with this for days now. Even had another thread going on the subject were somebody posted information.

Now, my head is spinning and I can't find the thread . Found the tutorials in video format on hostgator and yes, there was a video on how to install themes . Watched it 3 times, wrote down every step and back to Wordpress.

Clicked on Appearance, then install new theme, found one that I liked but it said either preview or install? No upload button, no need to use file manager in Cpanel, just hit install and there it is. So, I activated it and yes, it is there!

According to Hostgator (but it's for version 2.7), the following procedure is supposed to be required:

File manager in Cpanel, click upload button, browse for the theme, click on your folder, Open, find file, click file icon,, extract, enter location, /public_html/blog/wp-content/themes,, extract, close, go to theme manager, refresh, theme link, click, activate, go to site.

With so totally different ways I am sitting here scratching my head...Has Wordpress 2.8 really made it that easy to upload a theme?

Can someone enlighten me please , thanks, Eva

Actually that only works with certain theme zips. It depends on the theme. I would just upload via ftp it takes like 30 seconds to do

[Vikuna2009+]

Originally Posted by ericmartinez

Use what is easier for you.

I do recommend that you become familiar with FTP if you want to continue using wordpress.

You will need it for installing plug-ins, themes, modifying critical files, and in case Wordpress's automatic features do not work.

It may seem daunting at first but it is really not.

Funny thing is, what at first seems impossible, once you learn it, it is soo easy . Learning FTP is on the agenda, lol . Could you or anyone, recommend a good tutorial?

Thanks in advance, Eva

[Vikuna2009+]

Originally Posted by Francozac

i have short report on how to use ftp software,if you want then pm me,it is really easy and affordable.it will help you in wrong run,waiting for your pm

regards

Just sent you a PM !