{"id":73265,"date":"2024-02-28T09:59:30","date_gmt":"2024-02-28T09:59:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.awardspace.com\/?p=73265"},"modified":"2024-02-28T13:34:35","modified_gmt":"2024-02-28T13:34:35","slug":"add-a-wordpress-theme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.awardspace.com\/kb\/add-a-wordpress-theme\/","title":{"rendered":"Add a WordPress Theme"},"content":{"rendered":"

The WordPress themes are what control the visuals and sometimes functionalities of your website (in a smaller capacity than plugins<\/a>). Therefore, adding a new theme to your website is an absolutely crucial knowledge.\u00a0 Whether you’re launching a new site or updating an existing one, changing your theme can significantly impact your site’s appeal.<\/p>\n

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Step 1: Enter the Theme Options Page<\/h2>\n

To go to the theme options theme, you have to log in to your WordPress website<\/a>. Once you are in the dashboard, navigate yourself to the Appearance option in the sidebar menu.\u00a0 You have the option to navigate to Themes<\/strong> by either moving your cursor over the Appearance<\/strong> option and selecting Themes<\/strong> from the submenu, or by directly clicking on Appearance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll get the same result either way.<\/p>\n

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Step 2: The Add New Theme Button<\/h2>\n

Upon accessing the themes section, you’ll be presented with all the themes currently installed on your site. For first-time visitors, this will typically include two or three default themes that WordPress automatically installs.<\/p>\n

To explore additional themes, click the Add New<\/strong> button located above the list of existing themes.<\/p>\n

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Step 3: Choose and Install a WordPress Theme<\/h2>\n

When browsing for a new theme in WordPress, you’re met with two primary methods to find the perfect theme for your site:<\/p>\n

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  1. Using the Search Field<\/strong>: Enter specific keywords related to the theme’s intended purpose, such as “News” or “Business,” into the search bar. This search will pull results directly from the WordPress.org theme directory. Once you spot a theme that aligns with your vision, hover over its image to unveil further options. You have the flexibility to preview the theme to see how it looks or proceed directly to install it. After the installation process completes, click on Activate<\/strong> to apply the new theme to your site.<\/li>\n
  2. Browsing Predefined Sections<\/strong>: WordPress simplifies the theme selection process through categories like Featured<\/strong>, Popular<\/strong>, Latest<\/strong>, Favorites<\/strong>, and the Feature Filter<\/strong>. These sections allow for a more guided exploration of themes. For instance, if you’re in search of a “News” theme with a “Two columns” layout that supports “Post Formats,” you can utilize the Feature Filter<\/strong>. Simply tick the appropriate options and hit Apply Filters<\/strong> to narrow down your search results.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    In the search results, you’ll find a list of themes from the WordPress.org theme directory matching your search criteria. As previously mentioned, once you find a theme you like, hover over it, click Install<\/strong>, and then Activate<\/strong> to apply it to your site.<\/p>\n

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    Check the front end of your website to make sure that everything is okay and the website looks as you expected it to.<\/p>\n

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    Tips for Choosing a Theme<\/h2>\n