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Has anyone developed a way when you purchase a wordpress theme or template it will look exactly like the demo when uploaded to your server?

I know that on Joomla templates when you purchase them and upload them to your server it looks just like the demo because you use what is called "Demo Installer"

It is just such a pain for newbies like me to purchase a wordpress template and upload it and it takes hours just trying to make it look anything like the demo.
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  • SAME THING HERE

    Well that is the reason why sometimes spending a bit of money to have a professional wordpress developper build the site of your dreams, even on theme you like, is in fact a real saving.

    Indeed, most of the time the demo theme shows a final result, which normal as it show some of the possibilites of a theme. However, much require, setup, configuarion and integration of elements and plugins to achieve the final goal, and this is a strenght because at the same time, most prefer to look unique than to look like everybody else.

    Best regards,

    Andre Foisy
  • Am developing a wordpress plugin which installs a pre-made site, sets up the database and installs the relevant files so that you get exactly what you purchased! If interested shoot me a pmail.
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    • I've noticed the same issue with WP Templates. However, what I"m typically purchasing, I'm planning to modify for a client anyway. I think one of the reason that the theme developers provide a beautiful looking finished product and only provide the basics is because few people can visualize the final product.

      If you want something specific, you can hire a developer to make it the way you'd like it. Often, the template that you purchased can be modified by the person who MADE the template. Sometimes at very little cost.

      There are also a number of great teachers online that can teach you how to modify your WP to meet your needs. Personally I like Christina Hill. If you're planning to do more than one site, it's worth the time to learn the details of modifying WP. It's not too difficult.

      Give it a try!

      Theresa 8-)
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    Has anyone developed a way when you purchase a wordpress theme or template it will look exactly like the demo when uploaded to your server? I know that on Joomla templates when you purchase them and upload them to your server it looks just like the demo because you use what is called "Demo Installer"