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How to Install a New Wordpress Theme

In this tutorial, I will show you how to install a new WordPress theme.

One thing I recommend doing before following this tutorial is making sure you have the theme in a .Zip format saved somewhere on your computer.

Below, you will find the video tutorial and the written tutorial as well.




Installing a New WordPress Theme


  1. Once you are in the Wordpress Dashboard, make your way over to the left hand side of the screen and click on the “Appearance” link.



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  2. Then, click on the “Add New Themes” link.



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  3. Next, click on the “Upload” link near the top of the screen.



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  4. Now, click the “Browse” button to select the theme’s .Zip file from your computer.



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  5. Once you have selected the .Zip file, click on the “Install Now” button.



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  6. After a successful installation, make sure you click on the “Activate” link.



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