{"id":6319,"date":"2021-02-27T08:00:13","date_gmt":"2021-02-27T08:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/?p=6319"},"modified":"2025-04-09T09:31:56","modified_gmt":"2025-04-09T09:31:56","slug":"how-to-install-wordpress-theme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/how-to-install-wordpress-theme\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Install WordPress theme? 12 best free and premium WordPressthemes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Installing the WordPress theme is a great idea for improving the appearance of your WordPress website.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By installing a new theme on your WordPress website, a lot of changes could be made on various design elements of your pages or blog posts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>if you are not familiar with WordPress, you can read&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wordpress-tutorial-for-beginners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WordPress tutorial for beginners<\/a>&nbsp;article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-what-are-the-themes-in-wordpress\">1. What are the themes in WordPress?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress theme is a \u201c<strong>ZIP folder<\/strong>\u201d containing a group of files written by \u201c<strong>PHP language<\/strong>\u201d including&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Page templates&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Images&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CSS style sheets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Java scripts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These files work together to change the layout, color, font, and other elements related to the appearance of all pages and posts in your website.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if you want to create an astonishing and impressive website, choosing and installing a professional WordPress theme that suits your requirements is a crucial task.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As finding and installing a new theme on WordPress websites could be confusing for beginners who decide to build their WordPress website on their own, we provide a complete guide to help you do your task like an expert.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, let\u2019s put first things first and start by finding a new effective theme for your website.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-which-is-the-best-theme-for-wordpress\">2. Which is the best theme for WordPress?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Considering the fact that you must install just one theme for your website, choosing the best WordPress theme among more than 10,000 available options is really frustrating.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Actually, it does not make sense to introduce simply one theme as the best one for WordPress websites. The best way to find and install the most useful and appropriate theme that suits your needs is considering the following points:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What is the main color you want to use for branding and marketing?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Which layout is most useful for your website?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you prefer Free or Premium themes?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Which page builder are you using in your website and is it compatible with the theme you choose?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What are your expectations about the functionality of a WordPress theme?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite these important questions that you have to find their answer before installing a theme on your website, the most important concern about choosing an appropriate theme is the purpose of your website for example business, blog or ecommerce. So, it is better to get familiar with the most popular themes available for each purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-what-is-the-best-wordpress-theme-for-business-blog-online-shop\">3.What is the best WordPress theme for business, Blog, online shop?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are some famous and productive themes which are so popular among others. If you have no idea about what is the best theme for your website, you can choose one of them according to the specifications we are going to share with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-best-and-most-popular-wordpress-themes-for-business-websites\">The best and most popular WordPress themes for Business websites&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-astra\">1. Astra<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c<strong>Astra<\/strong>\u201d&nbsp;is one of the most powerful themes for business websites with a lot of amazing features such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"454\" src=\"https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/astra-theme-demo.jpg\" alt=\"Astra WordPress theme demo page\" class=\"wp-image-6334\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/astra-theme-demo.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/astra-theme-demo-500x284.jpg 500w, https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/astra-theme-demo-150x85.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Providing default layout and starter options for customization&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Being compatible with \u201c<strong>WordPress drag and drop builders<\/strong>\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free to use the most useful features with the ability to pay for a premium version<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easy to install directly from \u201c<strong>WordPress directory<\/strong>\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-divi\">2. Divi<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c<strong>Divi<\/strong>\u201d&nbsp;is another WordPress theme with more than 100 templates to design pages of the business websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"457\" src=\"https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/divi-theme-demo.jpg\" alt=\"Divi WordPress theme demo page\" class=\"wp-image-6336\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/divi-theme-demo.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/divi-theme-demo-500x286.jpg 500w, https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/divi-theme-demo-150x86.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The most popular advantages of installing \u201cDivi theme\u201d are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Easy customization of colors, contents, layout, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Various elements such as sign up, adding Email, \u2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Full customization from fronted without having knowledge about codes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Direct installation from \u201c<strong>WordPress theme directory<\/strong>\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-oceanwp\">3.  OceanWP<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c<strong>OceanWP<\/strong>\u201d&nbsp;is a good option when you are building a modern business website. The below advantages made this theme so popular:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/oceanwp-theme-demo.jpg\" alt=\"OceanWP theme demo page\" class=\"wp-image-6342\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/oceanwp-theme-demo.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/oceanwp-theme-demo-500x271.jpg 500w, https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/oceanwp-theme-demo-150x81.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Offering different types of templates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Providing a powerful addon of demo content importer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supporting all essential features for designing a business website<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free installation without any need to pay for premium version<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-ultra\">4. Ultra<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c<strong>Ultra<\/strong>\u201d&nbsp;is the most useful WordPress theme for large companies that need a professional and flexible website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/ultra-theme-demo.jpg\" alt=\"Ultra WordPress theme demo page\" class=\"wp-image-6328\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/ultra-theme-demo.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/ultra-theme-demo-500x270.jpg 500w, https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/ultra-theme-demo-150x81.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It can improve the appearance of your website by offering the following features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Several kinds of ready to use templates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Various types of widgets and sidebars<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Different models of navigation menus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A powerful page builder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simple installation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-avada\">5. Avada<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;<strong>Avada<\/strong>&#8221; is the best seller and multi-purpose theme of WordPress with a lot of advantages that makes it ideal for building any website specially business ones, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"408\" src=\"https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/avada-theme-demo.jpg\" alt=\"Avada WordPress theme demo page\" class=\"wp-image-6335\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/avada-theme-demo.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/avada-theme-demo-500x255.jpg 500w, https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/avada-theme-demo-150x77.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ready make templates&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Different kinds of sliders such as Revolution slider or FlexSlider2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compatible with almost all of WordPress plugins such as Woocommerce, Elementor, Contact Form 7<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-the7\">6. The7<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;<strong>The7<\/strong>&#8221; is another famous multi-purpose theme of WordPress which is completely responsive. There are some of the most important features of this theme:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/the7-theme-demo.jpg\" alt=\"the7 theme demo page\" class=\"wp-image-6347\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/the7-theme-demo.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/the7-theme-demo-500x231.jpg 500w, https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/the7-theme-demo-150x69.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Various Header, Homepage layout and Skins&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compatible with WordPress page builder such as Visual Composer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Full support from the developer team (Dream-Theme) after installation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-best-free-wordpress-themes-for-blogs\">The best free WordPress themes for blogs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-neve\">1. <strong>Neve<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c<strong>Neve<\/strong>\u201d is a practical theme for all kinds of WordPress websites. However, the following features makes it more popular for building a blog:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"415\" src=\"https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/neve-theme-demo.jpg\" alt=\"Neve theme demo page\" class=\"wp-image-6341\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/neve-theme-demo.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/neve-theme-demo-500x259.jpg 500w, https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/neve-theme-demo-150x78.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Optimizer for all screens such as mobiles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Working with all popular page builders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A lot of suitable layouts and structures for designing your blog pages and posts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-poseidon\">2. <strong>Poseidon<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c<strong>Poseidon<\/strong>\u201d&nbsp;is a perfect WordPress theme for blogs especially when they need to use the below features on their contents:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/poseidon-theme-demo.jpg\" alt=\"Install WordPress theme, Neve from WordPress repository\" class=\"wp-image-6344\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/poseidon-theme-demo.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/poseidon-theme-demo-500x267.jpg 500w, https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/poseidon-theme-demo-150x80.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Crisp and captivating visuals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Full screen image carousel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offset by plenty of negative space<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mixed-content including posts and pictures together<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-hemingway\">3. <strong>Hemingway<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c<strong>Hemingway<\/strong>\u201d is the simplest theme for WordPress blogs as it has a clean two-column design with a simple but attractive layout offering the below advantages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"446\" src=\"https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/hemigway-theme-demo.jpg\" alt=\"Install WordPress theme Hemingway from WordPress repository\" class=\"wp-image-6338\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/hemigway-theme-demo.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/hemigway-theme-demo-500x279.jpg 500w, https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/hemigway-theme-demo-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Full-width header image with scrolling effect<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customization options for designing complex contents in posts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Installation of the \u201c<strong>Free version<\/strong>\u201d with full support and no need for purchasing premium version<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-olsen-light\">4.&nbsp;<strong>Olsen Light<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;\u201c<strong>Olsen Light<\/strong>\u201d is a great WordPress theme for your blog because it can offer you the most useful customization options required for designing an impressive website such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"444\" src=\"https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/olsen-theme-demo.jpg\" alt=\"Olsen light WordPress theme\" class=\"wp-image-6343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/olsen-theme-demo.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/olsen-theme-demo-500x278.jpg 500w, https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/olsen-theme-demo-150x83.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Integrating with numerous widgets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Providing a lot of customization features<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offering astonishing ready to use templates for post pages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regular updates for best performance after installation on WordPress websites&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Blogger Diary<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"572\" height=\"429\" src=\"https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Blogger-Diary.jpg\" alt=\"Blogger Diary demo page\" class=\"wp-image-27861\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Blogger-Diary.jpg 572w, https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Blogger-Diary-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 572px) 100vw, 572px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/themes\/blogger-diary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Blogger Diary<\/strong><\/a>&#8221; is a charming WordPress theme designed for those who are passionate about blogging and expressing their stories to their readers in an ideal environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Offers various visually appealing canvases for you to express your stories, creative thoughts, and adventures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provides optimal reading experience for your users<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allows users to easily personalize their web-diary to meet their expectations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Can be integrated with plugins and page builders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When you finally decide which WordPress theme is the best for the purpose of your website, it&#8217;s time to install it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-best-free-wordpress-themes-for-ecommerce-websites\">Best Free WordPress Themes for eCommerce websites<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1.Responsive WordPress Theme<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/responsive-wordpress-theme.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"837\" src=\"https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/responsive-wordpress-theme.jpg\" alt=\"Responsive WordPress Theme\" class=\"wp-image-36769\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;width:1081px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/responsive-wordpress-theme.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/responsive-wordpress-theme-500x262.jpg 500w, https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/responsive-wordpress-theme-1536x804.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/cyberchimps.com\/responsive-theme\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Responsive Theme<\/a>&#8221; by Cyberchimps is a free WordPress theme that simplifies website creation. It is optimized for speed and performance and can be easily customized by users of all skill levels. It offers a seamless user experience, helping your website stand out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 150+ Readymade Starter Templates<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Fully Responsive Design<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 WooCommerce Integration<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Compatible with Page Builders and Plugins<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-sydney\"><strong>2.&nbsp;Sydney<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"443\" src=\"https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/sydney-theme-demo.jpg\" alt=\"Sydney theme demo page\" class=\"wp-image-6346\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/sydney-theme-demo.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/sydney-theme-demo-500x277.jpg 500w, https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/sydney-theme-demo-150x83.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;<strong>Sydney&#8221;<\/strong> is an excellent WordPress theme with an impressive design if you need to integrate your website with ecommerce plugins such as \u201c<strong>WooCommerce<\/strong>\u201d to build an online store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By installing this theme on your eCommerce website, you are able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use different page builders such as Elementor to design your website<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create your Web pages and product pages by various types of default layouts and one click import demos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make a user-friendly store and help your customers enjoy purchasing from your online shopping website<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-leto\"><strong>3.&nbsp;Leto<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c<strong>Leto<\/strong>\u201d is a free and modern WordPress theme with a lot of amazing tools for improving the performance and appearance of an ecommerce website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"429\" src=\"https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/leto-theme-demo.jpg\" alt=\"Leto WordPress theme demo page\" class=\"wp-image-6340\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/leto-theme-demo.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/leto-theme-demo-500x268.jpg 500w, https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/leto-theme-demo-150x80.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The key features of this astonishing theme include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Large header image to show off promotions for customers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Full compatibility with \u201c<strong>WooCommerce<\/strong>\u201d and other plugins essential for an online stores<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Providing so many options for designing web pages by changing colors, fonts, layouts, \u2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A lot of different widget options for customizing header and footer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Providing a built-in translation tool&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-theshop\"><strong>4.&nbsp;TheShop<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c<strong>TheShop<\/strong>\u201d&nbsp;is another stylish WordPress theme for eCommerce websites which is helpful for creating the most trustable online stores with a lot of features such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"454\" src=\"https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/theshop-theme-demo.jpg\" alt=\"Theshop theme demo page\" class=\"wp-image-6327\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/theshop-theme-demo.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/theshop-theme-demo-500x284.jpg 500w, https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/theshop-theme-demo-150x85.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Image sliders and product carousel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A customer friendly navigation menu including product categories<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customization options for changing the color and font of elements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Integration tools for showing blog posts and products at the home page<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-flatsome\">5. Flatsome<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;<strong>Flatsome<\/strong>&#8221; as a multipurpose and responsive WordPress theme can provide you the most essential tools for improving the appearance and functionality of your eCommerce website such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/flatsome-theme-demo.jpg\" alt=\"Flatsome theme demo page\" class=\"wp-image-6337\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/flatsome-theme-demo.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/flatsome-theme-demo-500x266.jpg 500w, https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/flatsome-theme-demo-150x80.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Different premade home pages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Safety and reliability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Built in page builder called UX page with a lot of amazing tools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-xstore\">6.Xstore<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;<strong>Xstore<\/strong>&#8221; is now installed on more than 6000 eCommerce websites created based on WordPress. Such popularity is due to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"364\" src=\"https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/xstore-theme-demo.jpg\" alt=\"Xstore theme demo page\" class=\"wp-image-6331\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/xstore-theme-demo.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/xstore-theme-demo-500x228.jpg 500w, https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/xstore-theme-demo-150x68.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Offering Free items for designing web pages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Providing a lot of responsive templates compatible with Mobile, Tablet or Desktop<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fully compatible with Woocommerce and other essential plugins&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-install-your-desired-wordpress-theme\">How to install your desired WordPress theme?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Installing themes just as installation of the plugins is possible either directly from \u201c<strong>WordPress theme directory<\/strong>\u201d or via \u201c<strong>Upload<\/strong>\u201d method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing the best method for installing WordPress themes depends on how you search or find it. If you look for a theme in \u201c<strong>WordPress directory<\/strong>\u201d, the installation process is as easy as drinking a cup of tea.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before settling on a theme, it&#8217;s recommended to test it in a staging environment. By leveraging a staging environment, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/instawp.com\/how-to-test-wordpress-themes-plugins-using-staging\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">effortlessly test WordPress themes<\/a> before deploying them to your live site. This ensures compatibility across browsers and devices while also safeguarding your site&#8217;s performance for a seamless user experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you find it from a \u201c<strong>Marketplace<\/strong>\u201d or download it from a \u201c<strong>Developer website<\/strong>\u201d, you need to install the \u201c<strong>ZIP file<\/strong>\u201d via \u201c<strong>Upload<\/strong>\u201d method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-install-a-wordpress-theme-from-wordpress-theme-directory\">How to Install a WordPress Theme from WordPress Theme Directory?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To install a WordPress theme from \u201c<strong>WordPress Theme Directory<\/strong>\u201d, you have to find your preferred theme first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To do this, you can navigate to \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/themes\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>WordPress theme repository<\/strong><\/a>\u201d and search your theme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although this is a simple and easy way for finding and installing a new WordPress theme, you have just access to the free themes in this directory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if you prefer to use a premium theme with special features, it\u2019s recommended to find them in a \u201c<strong>Marketplace or developer website<\/strong>\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you could find a theme with special features that suit your needs in the \u201c<strong>WordPress Theme Repository<\/strong>\u201d, you can install it by following guide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Login to your \u201c<strong>WordPress Admin Panel<\/strong>\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to <strong>WordPress Dashboard &gt; Appearance &gt; Themes<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on \u201c<strong>Add New<\/strong>\u201d button<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"938\" height=\"592\" src=\"https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/add-new-theme.jpg\" alt=\"install WordPress theme from Add new theme menu in WordPress\" class=\"wp-image-6151\" style=\"width:938px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/add-new-theme.jpg 938w, https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/add-new-theme-500x316.jpg 500w, https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/add-new-theme-150x95.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 938px) 100vw, 938px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose one of the options: featured themes, popular themes, or latest themes or search a theme according to some features such as colors, layout, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"394\" src=\"https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/search-theme-by-feature-filters.jpg\" alt=\"Search theme by feature filter\" class=\"wp-image-6345\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/search-theme-by-feature-filters.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/search-theme-by-feature-filters-500x246.jpg 500w, https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/search-theme-by-feature-filters-150x74.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Type a name in the \u201c<strong>Search box<\/strong>\u201d to see a list of relevant themes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find your preferred theme among the displayed list by reviewing the \u201c<strong>Preview image or More info<\/strong>\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on \u201c<strong>Download<\/strong>\u201d button of your preferred theme<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1201\" height=\"591\" src=\"https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/install-theme-from-wordpress.jpg\" alt=\"Install WordPress theme from WP dashboard\" class=\"wp-image-6157\" style=\"width:1201px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/install-theme-from-wordpress.jpg 1201w, https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/install-theme-from-wordpress-500x246.jpg 500w, https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/install-theme-from-wordpress-150x74.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1201px) 100vw, 1201px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wait a few minutes for WordPress to load the theme on your website<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on \u201c<strong>Activate<\/strong>\u201d button under the successful installation massage&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-install-a-wordpress-theme-manually-from-a-zip-file\">How to Install a WordPress Theme manually from a ZIP File?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no difference between installation of a \u201c<strong>ZIP file<\/strong>\u201d of free or premium WordPress theme downloaded from other websites, you need to install them via \u201c<strong>Upload<\/strong>\u201d method as below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Download the \u201c<strong>ZIP file<\/strong>\u201d of WordPress theme and save it on your device<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is recommended to keep a back up of your website before going further<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Log in to \u201c<strong>WordPress Admin Panel<\/strong>\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigate to <strong>WordPress Dashboard &gt; Appearance &gt; Themes<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on \u201c<strong>Add New<\/strong>\u201d button<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press on \u201c<strong>Upload Theme<\/strong>\u201d button<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1140\" height=\"474\" src=\"https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/upload-theme-via-wp-dashboard.jpg\" alt=\"upload theme ZIP file from WordPress dashboard\" class=\"wp-image-6330\" style=\"width:1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/upload-theme-via-wp-dashboard.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/upload-theme-via-wp-dashboard-500x208.jpg 500w, https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/upload-theme-via-wp-dashboard-150x62.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1140px) 100vw, 1140px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select the \u201c<strong>zip file<\/strong>\u201d from your device by clicking on \u201c<strong>Choose File<\/strong>\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press \u201c<strong>Install Now<\/strong>\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wait for WordPress to upload the theme on your website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press \u201c<strong>Activate<\/strong>\u201d to run the theme on WordPress website<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"754\" height=\"188\" src=\"https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/activate-theme-after-upload.jpg\" alt=\"activate theme after upload theme\" class=\"wp-image-6332\" style=\"width:754px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/activate-theme-after-upload.jpg 754w, https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/activate-theme-after-upload-500x125.jpg 500w, https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/activate-theme-after-upload-150x37.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 754px) 100vw, 754px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-update-your-wordpress-theme\">How to Update Your WordPress Theme?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The methods for updating your WordPress theme same as installing a new one depends on how you have access to the update file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-themes-with-automatic-updates\">Themes with automatic updates&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Updating all themes downloaded from \u201c<strong>WordPress repository\u201d<\/strong> or those designed by developers with automatic update is simply possible via \u201c<strong>WordPress Dashboard<\/strong>\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Actually, if there is an update available for your theme, a notification will display on WordPress as shown below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"76\" src=\"https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/theme-update-notification.jpg\" alt=\"Notification bar when theme need update\" class=\"wp-image-6326\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/theme-update-notification.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/theme-update-notification-500x48.jpg 500w, https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/theme-update-notification-150x14.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>And your theme will be updated by going to \u201c<strong>Updates<\/strong>\u201d page and following the below steps to easily install the latest version of WordPress theme on your website:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Login to your \u201c<strong>WordPress Dashboard<\/strong>\u201d of Admin Area<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open \u201c<strong>Updates<\/strong>\u201d page<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mark the theme you need to update<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on \u201c<strong>Update Themes<\/strong>\u201d button<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"644\" src=\"https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/update-themes-in-wp-dashboard.jpg\" alt=\"update themes from wordpress dashboard\" class=\"wp-image-6329\" style=\"width:1280px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/update-themes-in-wp-dashboard.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/update-themes-in-wp-dashboard-500x252.jpg 500w, https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/update-themes-in-wp-dashboard-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-update-theme-from-a-zip-file\">Update theme from a ZIP file<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To update those themes without automatic update that you have purchased or downloaded their \u201c<strong>ZIP file<\/strong>\u201d from other \u201c<strong>Marketplaces or developer websites<\/strong>\u201d, you need to follow more steps which can make it more complicated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We recommend you to put your website on \u201c<strong>Maintenance mode<\/strong>\u201d by using a &#8220;<strong>Maintenance mode plugin<\/strong>\u201d before starting updating a theme manually to prevent visitors from seeing your website if anything goes wrong after updating your theme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is also a good idea if you keep a backup of your website just in case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After activating the maintenance mode, you need to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Login to \u201c<strong>WordPress Admin area<\/strong>\u201d&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to <strong>WordPress Dashboard &gt; Appearance &gt; Themes<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201c<strong>Activate<\/strong>\u201d the latest WordPress default theme<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the theme that you want to upload&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press \u201c<strong>Delete<\/strong>\u201d button and confirm it<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Purchase the latest version of your theme from \u201c<strong>Marketplace or developer website<\/strong>\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Download \u201c<strong>ZIP file<\/strong>\u201d and install the latest version of WordPress theme as we mentioned on \u201c<strong>How to Install a WordPress Theme manually from a ZIP File<\/strong>\u201d before.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check if everything looks good then deactivate the maintenance mode<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-use-custom-theme-options-panel-to-configure-theme\">How to use Custom Theme Options Panel to Configure Theme?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After installation of a new WordPress theme, you are able to customize it according to your taste. Customization of a theme is possible from the \u201c<strong>Themes Options<\/strong>\u201d or \u201c<strong>Customize<\/strong>\u201d section under the \u201c<strong>Appearance<\/strong>\u201d tab of \u201c<strong>WordPress Dashboard<\/strong>\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/advanced-theme-option.jpg\" alt=\"Advanced theme options \" class=\"wp-image-6333\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/advanced-theme-option.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/advanced-theme-option-500x253.jpg 500w, https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/advanced-theme-option-150x76.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-theme-options-panel\">Theme options panel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the theme option panel, you can customize:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Layouts and the relevant options<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Colors, fonts, custom logo, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>General setup for your homepage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social media links such as Twitter or Facebook&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Change some settings&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These options can differ from one theme to another, so the best way to discover configuration options is to try some of them and observe how they can change the appearance of your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-customize-panel\">Customize panel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of the WordPress themes will add a lot of customization options to the \u201c<strong>Customize<\/strong>\u201d panel to allow you to configure the appearance and functionality of them as you wish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/theme-customizer-in-wordpress-1024x900.jpg\" alt=\"WordPress theme customizer\" class=\"wp-image-6161\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In this new panel, you have access to some configuration options such as \u201c<strong>Headers, Menus, Widgets, Color, Fonts<\/strong>\u201d and so on. There is no limitation for themes to add extra options to this customization panel. However, it depends on the theme developer to decide about the items displayed to you for editing the configuration of your WordPress theme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also some other methods for customization of a WordPress theme after installation including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Using a framework or one of the available child themes&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Editing the code of a third-party theme by creating a child theme<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Editing the theme code directly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using page editors&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using CSS for making small changes in the style, colors or fonts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-to-do-when-wordpress-theme-updates-go-wrong\">What to do when WordPress theme updates go wrong?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Installing a new version of your theme or updating can put your website at risk and cause some problems with the appearance or functionality of your website. That\u2019s why we recommend you to do the below actions before installing a new theme or updating the old version:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keep a backup of your website&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Put your website on maintenance mode<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In this way, you can update your theme safely and go back to the previous version if the new theme causes any conflicts on your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, most of the times you can solve the problem by using one of the below recommendations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-deactivate-the-problematic-plugins\">Deactivate the problematic plugins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes there is a conflict between one or more plugins and the new theme you have installed or updated. The best way to solve the problem is to deactivate that plugin and find an alternative to be replaced.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t know which plugins have conflict with your updated theme, you need to deactivate them one by one to find the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1064\" height=\"605\" src=\"https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/wordpress-plugins-page.jpg\" alt=\"Wordpress plugin page\" class=\"wp-image-37016\" style=\"width:1064px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/wordpress-plugins-page.jpg 1064w, https:\/\/ithemelandco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/wordpress-plugins-page-500x284.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1064px) 100vw, 1064px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-contact-with-a-support-team\">Contact with a Support team&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If there are a lot of problems after updating your WordPress theme, you can contact the support team and ask them to fix it for your website. To contact the support team, the below suggestion may work:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ask a question in WordPress Support Forum if you have downloaded the theme from \u201c<strong>WordPress respiratory<\/strong>\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Refer to the third-party website that you have downloaded your theme from there and send a ticket to their support team.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Send an email to the developer support team if you purchased a premium theme.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hire-a-professional-web-designer\">Hire a professional web designer&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hiring a professional web designer could be a good idea to fix all of your problems after updating a WordPress theme. However, it may cost you a bit more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We suggest you look for a freelancer who can fix the problem of your website with the best price. It is not difficult to find some of them by searching on google.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is also important to check their experiences and make sure that they are really professional in doing their tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Installing a WordPress theme is essential when you want to create a website. 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