Hello, and welcome to HostGator’s new series where Josh will take you through building a new WordPress website from start to finish.
In the first episode of the series, Josh takes you through how to choose a WordPress theme, and how to install it once you have found the one that is right for you.
In this episode you will learn:
What is a Theme?
A theme is short for a design theme, and it’s a package of files and CSS styling that determines the design or look and feel of your website.
The Theme Dashboard
An overview of the dashboard used to manage your WordPress Themes.
Choosing a Theme
The best practices when it comes to choosing a WordPress theme, including widget options, and more.
Mobile Responsive Themes
A mobile responsive theme is almost required today. With most website views coming from phones and tablets, you will want your website to compete. We will teach you how to determine if a website is Mobile Responsive, and how to view the theme as if you were on a mobile phone.
How to Install a WordPress Theme
Installing a theme and activating it is as easy as clicking a couple buttons. Josh will show you a couple of tips to make sure you are installing the right theme for your site.
00:00 – Intro
00:30 – What is a Theme?
01:00 – Theme Dashboard
01:33 – Choosing a Theme
02:40 – Is your Theme Mobile Responsive?
03:54 – Installing a Theme
Other Helpful Vids:
Installing WordPress with Softaculous
https://youtu.be/PXTJ34l6V3k
A Beginner’s Guide to Web Hosting:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl8gcdjf_J_k1ucI1hh79JfHt_U953bg0
Build a WordPress Website Playlist:
Blog Articles:
Choosing a Theme with HostGator
http://gtr.bz/eR4H30rpCAd
The best WordPress WooCommerce Themes for eCommerce Sites
http://gtr.bz/TMmZ30rpCAo
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I have a question, what if I want to do a child theme? How exactly do I do that? I dont have wordpress downloaded because it automatically made one for me while using hostgator but dont I need the files to install a child theme in the first place?
Hi Josh! Trying to follow along – but when I go to change up my theme, my view does not have any of the button options "premium options" , "wordpress.org themes" .etc when i click the help icon in that section, and navigate to "adding themes" I get the message "installing themes on multisite can only be done from the Network Admin section.". What am I missing?
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Hey Josh thanks for posting additional how to videos on HostGator website building. I am just a beginner and enjoying watching and rewatching your past how to videos 👍