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Putting a WP theme on my own site

by funkynassau
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I have my own domain and I'd like to start a blog on it and possibly use a free wordpress theme. How do I get that theme onto my own site? Sorry if this is a stupid question but I dont know the answer.

Thanks,
Funkynassau
#putting #site #theme
  • Profile picture of the author sandrasims
    Have you already installed Wordpress?

    If so then you can upload the theme in zip format directly in the Wordpress admin screen under Appearance > Themes > Install Themes
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  • Profile picture of the author Brian F Adams
    You need hosting for your domain. Do you have that? If so, you propbably have Cpanel with it and you can upload a wordpress theme thru that interface.
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  • Profile picture of the author TolyZ
    There are two ways you can Install a theme on wordpress.
    First - if your theme in .zip archive you can simply upload the theme by going into your wordpress admin > Look in Apperance box and click themes > Then click Install Theme > Upload and upload your zip archive.

    IF your theme not in zip archive you can simply make it .zip by right clicking on the folder > send to > zip archive.

    Another way you can install a theme is uploading it to wp-content/wp-themes folder through FTP.

    Let me know if you need any help!
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  • Profile picture of the author drumguru69
    domain name + hosting + wordpress... all these need to be in place to run a wordpress theme....

    PM me if you need help...
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    • Profile picture of the author funkynassau
      Yes I have hosting, and I do have the C panel, just need to figure out how to do it!

      Thanks for the replies and I may be asking for help before long!

      Funkynassau
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  • Profile picture of the author Syamsul Alam
    How to Install WordPress
    Wordpress Manual Installation - How to Install Wordpress without Fantastico - YouTube

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    How to Add New Theme on WordPress - YouTube

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    How to Change Themes in WordPress - Brief Explanantion of Theme in WordPress - YouTube
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    • Profile picture of the author Istvan Horvath
      Originally Posted by Syamsul Alam View Post

      How to Install WordPress
      No need to post videos here. This is NOT a technical support forum. If it's necessary give a link and point the OP to the right direction.
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      • Profile picture of the author Syamsul Alam
        Originally Posted by Istvan Horvath View Post

        No need to post videos here. This is NOT a technical support forum. If it's necessary give a link and point the OP to the right direction.
        Thank you for letting me know about it.
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    • Profile picture of the author photomom04
      Once you learn how WP works you will LOVE it! Installing the theme has been detailed but then make sure to also look at your widgets, set them up correctly, grab some great plugins.. and have fun! I have been using WP for over a year now and am still finding much needed plugins..
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      • Profile picture of the author Istvan Horvath
        Originally Posted by photomom04 View Post

        Once you learn how WP works you will LOVE it! Installing the theme has been detailed but then make sure to also look at your widgets, set them up correctly, grab some great plugins.. and have fun! I have been using WP for over a year now and am still finding much needed plugins..
        Actually, don't grab any plugin until you understand how they can harm your site. Use them ONLY when it's absolutely necessary!

        (FYI: I am using WP for over 7 years... so I may know what I am talking about :p)
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        • Profile picture of the author photomom04
          Good advice there too Istvan.... In all honesty I am wondering today if "all in one SEO" and permalinks are possibly conflicting... and I do wish I had learned more about this before using permalinks... (In all honesty though, it's the first plugin problem I have encountered in over a year) looong story behind it, but it does make me realize that your advice is dead on.


          Originally Posted by Istvan Horvath View Post

          Actually, don't grab any plugin until you understand how they can harm your site. Use them ONLY when it's absolutely necessary!

          (FYI: I am using WP for over 7 years... so I may know what I am talking about :p)
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  • Profile picture of the author Tony_Brayley
    Originally Posted by funkynassau View Post

    I have my own domain and I'd like to start a blog on it and possibly use a free wordpress theme. How do I get that theme onto my own site? Sorry if this is a stupid question but I dont know the answer.

    Thanks,
    Funkynassau
    How far along are you with getting this site setup? If you are struggling, pm me and I'll get you set up.

    Tony.
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    • Profile picture of the author vincentpeter
      hope the previous posts and video links would have helped you, if you need further help please PM me.
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      • Profile picture of the author funkynassau
        I'm always pleased with the amount of support and offers of help that I see on this forum.

        I did get into the C Panel and used Fantastico to get me going. I have now installed WordPress on my site and have been fiddling around with it for an hour or so. Got some text up and added a photo. So I am pretty pleased with myself

        Our business site is done with WordPress but I did not create it. I had a web designer do it, and am happy with the results. He did not give me access to 100% of it, so that I would not screw up the PayPal/Order Form section and I am alright with that. I have a new web guy who does that sort of thing for me. I can and do update the more basic stuff, so I do have some experience with it.

        Putting a wordpress theme on my own site was a whole new ballgame for me and tho it took me a bit, it all worked just fine and so far I am happy.

        I appreciate the help here very much so thanks again! I may yet have some questions but so far so good!
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        • Profile picture of the author Tony_Brayley
          Originally Posted by funkynassau View Post

          I'm always pleased with the amount of support and offers of help that I see on this forum.

          I did get into the C Panel and used Fantastico to get me going. I have now installed WordPress on my site and have been fiddling around with it for an hour or so. Got some text up and added a photo. So I am pretty pleased with myself

          Our business site is done with WordPress but I did not create it. I had a web designer do it, and am happy with the results. He did not give me access to 100% of it, so that I would not screw up the PayPal/Order Form section and I am alright with that. I have a new web guy who does that sort of thing for me. I can and do update the more basic stuff, so I do have some experience with it.

          Putting a wordpress theme on my own site was a whole new ballgame for me and tho it took me a bit, it all worked just fine and so far I am happy.

          I appreciate the help here very much so thanks again! I may yet have some questions but so far so good!
          Hey, way to go for chipping away at it (no pun intended there...or maybe). That is truly the way to learn.

          So where are you in Ontario, I am in Brampton. There are way more warriors from Ontario than I initially realized.

          Best,

          Tony.
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          • Profile picture of the author Istvan Horvath
            Originally Posted by Tony_Brayley View Post

            There are way more warriors from Ontario than I initially realized.
            Yes, there are
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          • Profile picture of the author funkynassau
            Tony Brayley, I am originally from Toronto but now live just outside of Walkerton, ON. We have a 100 acre farm here. We dont farm it, we collect the rent :-)
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  • Profile picture of the author uumair
    WP theme is actualy a combination of html and php. These are just code that can be used anywhere. Why dont you use wordpress dashboard. it as easy as using facebook.
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