Four Quick Steps to Getting Started
Here’s some quick steps for how to get started using iThemes WordPress Themes:
STEP 1: Get your domain name and web hosting
You’ll need a Linux hosting account that offers WordPress, which is available with most of the popular web hosting companies like:
Once you’ve got your hosting account and domain name, you’ll need to install WordPress.
STEP 2: Install WordPress
Here’s a video tutorial on how to install it using cPanel and Fantastico (for HostGator and LunarPages) and one for using Godaddy. Or check out our Add-On Setup Service to get you started quick!
STEP 3: Buy your theme and then upload it
Browse our Theme Store to find the theme that best fits your needs, or just simply suits your tastes.
Once you click the Buy Now button, you’ll be given the opportunity to pay for your theme with a credit card or PayPal. Once payment has been processed, you’ll be sent a link to log in to your member panel to access your theme.
Download the theme, then extract or uncompress it.
Here’s a tutorial on how to upload and activate your theme. (See also, our tutorial on FTP Demystified.)
STEP 4: Tweaking Your iThemes Theme.
- Changing the Rotating Images / Featured Images
- Adding or Removing Pages from Menu Navigation
- Adding Google Analytics statistics to your site
- Using the iThemes Billboard Plugin
NOW … Get started posting to your website or blog!
Instructions are included with each theme, plus check out our extensive WordPress Tutorials section.
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Need WordPress Hosting?
For the do-it-yourself option, iThemes recommends HostGator. Excellent customer service, affordable prices.
