How to edit wordpress theme?

Discussion in 'WordPress' started by Predator007, Mar 29, 2011.

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  1. #1
    Hi,
    I just downloaded a theme for my new blog but I'm getting some problem editing the theme.
    There is a slideshow in front of the theme, but I want to put some permanent text there and also advertising space in the sidebar which I want to put my own code but unable to do the changes.

    Can you please help me to know how can I edit these things.

    Thanks for your help.
     
    Predator007, Mar 29, 2011 IP
  2. ayekaye01

    ayekaye01 Peon

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    #2
    if you have knowledge in css and also in programming, it can be easy. Log in to the administration page of your website, then at the Appearance menu, click on editor, it's in this page where you can edit your sidebar and the css or the styles/format of the content on your website.goodluck!
     
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  3. SSC

    SSC Active Member

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    Login to WP admin panel > in the left hand column look for 'Appearance' > Choose the template you want to edit > save your changes and publish your blog

    *I don't remember what exactly we call it in the left hand site 'Appearance/Editor/blah blah...', but you have to do it following the same steps as mentioned above

    For some minor changes related to the presentation of your blog, you might want to look into C.S.S (cascading style sheet)
     
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    npnhome Well-Known Member

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    Upload the theme in the right location in your hosting server. It'll be like this public_html/wp-content/themes/--your theme name. Then fine the slide images in the image folder. Replace them with your website's proper images. If the slide content is placed in header.php file you can edit the text in the slide.
     
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  5. benny306

    benny306 Active Member

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    What theme is it that you downloaded? If its a free theme let us know and we may be able to have a look at the files.
     
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    If you find that editing your theme is quite a slow process through the WordPress editor, try using FTP. I use a free FTP software called FileZilla.
     
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    The fastest way to edit your theme is thru EDITOR under the Appearance tab. But you must have basic knowledge about CSS in order to understand the codes. If you really don't know any basic knowledge about that try to make a research on the internet.
     
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    tinald Greenhorn

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    The slideshow feature on your theme could be enabled. You need to disable it by going to the Appearance tab on your wordpress dashboard.
     
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    Also you must the know the template heirarchy of wordpress theme.
     
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    seoexpertcertification Greenhorn

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    First you need to understand the WP code, visit Wordpress codex page.
     
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