Uploading wordpress theme to get my website up..

Discussion in 'General Business' started by InvestInPixels, Jan 26, 2010.

  1. #1
    Hey guys,

    Recently I purchased a domain and hosting from Hostgator, I also have a wordpress script..Now what ? How do I upload the script, and start writing etc?

    Cheers
     
    InvestInPixels, Jan 26, 2010 IP
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    rahim701 Active Member

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  3. jezzz

    jezzz Notable Member

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    Try to find Fantastico or Simple Scripts!

    These are the auto-installer which supports most of open source pre-made installed scripts just activation required
     
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    mentos Prominent Member

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    Yeah,i also have this common problem by my hosting client.
    But they are lucky coz i do guide them side by side.
    You can try seek help from HG by ask their live support or see the tutorial here
    http://www.siteground.com/tutorials/wordpress/
     
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    sexyme Active Member

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    well.. it will be depend on what cms u use? wordpress???
    for wordpress u should upload ur script to /wp-content/themes and activate it from wordpress dashboard in appearance side bar menu.
     
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  6. InvestInPixels

    InvestInPixels Member

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    Don't worry, all sorted :) My host is very helpful!
     
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    Ah nevermind, I need help again! I'm into Wordpress and I want to upload a theme. Only problem is, I can only upload a Zip file, and my theme has loads of different files (php, jscript, jpg etc) rather than the zip file itself.

    Can anyone offer any help?

    Cheers
     
    Last edited: Jan 27, 2010
    InvestInPixels, Jan 27, 2010 IP
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    hdesigns Peon

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    You have to log into your main port of the word press theme... that is where you activate a specific theme. Now working with one.. will have to be done in your cpanel or FTP.
     
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    I thought that the new version of wp 2.9 allowed one to search for a them and automatically upload it from the admin.
    If you have a theme of your own, you'll need to access your site via ftp or use Godaddy's file manager. Upload your zip file to the /wp-content/themes folder, then select it, and unzip if using GD's file manager.

    After that, log into your wp site as the admin and go to "Appearence" then select your theme and activate it.
     
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  10. InvestInPixels

    InvestInPixels Member

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    Zip File? The file I downloaded does NOT have a zip file, that's exactly why I cant upload it :(.
     
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    Can you upload via ftp? You can use programs like cuteftp or wsftp. I use Adobe Dreamweaver, but that costs $$ upfront.

    If you still have problems, PM me for my email address and I can give you a hand. I know Word Press very well.
     
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  12. InvestInPixels

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    Heya,

    Thanks for the advice, I'll PM you as i'm really unsure about this!

    Thanks :)
     
    InvestInPixels, Jan 27, 2010 IP