Using Themes and Plugins

Using Themes

1. Download the theme zip file to your local machine;
2. Extract the theme folder from the theme zip file;
3. Upload the theme folder to where_you_installed_wordpress/wp-content/themes;
4. Log in to the WordPress Administration Panels;
5. Click on the “Presentation” tab;
6. Click on the theme that you want to activate;
7. You’ve just installed a theme!

Using Plugins

1. Download the plugin zip file to your local machine;
2. Extract the plugin folder and/or files from the plugin zip file;
3. Upload the plugin folder and/or files to where_you_installed_wordpress/wp-content/plugins;
4. Log in to the WordPress Administration Panels;
5. Click on the “Plugins” tab;
6. Click on the “Activate” link that corresponds to the plugin;
7. You’ve just installed a plugin!*

* Some plugins require more steps, but they usually come with a readme file with instructions.

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