Posted
July 17th, 2010
Question by Still Learning: using a wordpress theme i downloaded?
so i found this theme http://www.themespinner.com/demo/?wptheme=Shiva-Free
and i want to use it on blog it’s a ‘wordpress theme’ but as far as i can see there’s no way to import it on wordpress. you can download the css, but that wont allow me to import the theme, right? how can i use this theme? i’m not opposed to using another hosting site, i just like wordpress.com
Best answer:
Answer by Sherry
The theme you downloaded is meant to be used on a self-hosted WordPress installation. Meaning you will have installed the WordPress software from WordPress.ORG onto your own web server. Then you can upload the theme and use it on your own installation.
But you currently have a WordPress.COM blog. Meaning you are using their hosting and their WordPress installation. It has a lot more limitations than a self-hosted WordPress blog. You can browse themes on WordPress.com and use what you find. But you can’t go elsewhere on the web and find themes, such as the one you linked to, and “upload” it to a WordPress.COM blog.
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Posted
March 20th, 2010
Question by Kelly: How do I use a custom downloaded wordpress theme.?
I know how to download,
I know how to unzip it.
I know about ftp software(VERY NEW AT IT)
I dunno how do connect it,
all i know is i nid host, username and password,
and i hope to get all these done free..
is there a way?
a more specific answer pls..
Don’t kinda get the java and projecthelps one..
Best answer:
Answer by szise
check http://www.hu.tl for free web hosting with no ads, after the registration you will receive an account and password to login, you can use the script installer for wordpress, if you need help can ask in their forum or the support.
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Posted
March 14th, 2010
Question by DM J: How to use downloaded WordPress theme…NOT hosted!?
Hey, can I use a downloaded WordPress theme on a blog I made but am not hosting? What I mean is, I’m just designing the blog via WORDPRESS.COM, and not uploading to my own server. How can I use a theme other than the free ones already offered in the DESIGN tab? Thanks.
Thanks, John…but I’m not hosting the blog, I’m using the FREE hosted on WORDPRESS.COM. Thanks.
Best answer:
Answer by John R
You can add a new theme by putting it in the wp-content/themes folder. You can copy one of the exisiting templates and modify it by changing the name and adding it to the templates folder, or you can download additional templates from WordPress. Once they are in the templates folder, they will show up in the Design area.
I customized a WordPress theme to look like the rest of my website. You can see it at http://www.discwritecd.com/blog/index.php
JR
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Posted
March 13th, 2010
Question by LSD: How to change the theme of my wordpress with a layout i downloaded?
Do i need a paid acc or i can do it with the free one?
hope its only the free one >_>
Best answer:
Answer by ne-design
Are you using WordPress.com? It does seem like the answer would be no to both. You can’t even add a plugin on your own. If your willing to make a better WordPress blog I would recommend on hosting!
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Posted
March 1st, 2010
Question by Deer: How to upload a downloaded theme to WordPress?
How can I upload my own theme? I downloaded one I want to use but I don’t know how to upload it so I can use it 
Help please!
Best answer:
Answer by Renaissance Web Designs
First, you’ll want to unzip the downloaded theme file.
Once this is done, you will want to connect to your server and upload the unzipped theme file to the /wp-content/themes/ folder within your blog directory.
After you’ve uploaded your new theme, you can switch your blog to the new theme by logging into the administration panel and clicking on “Appearance”. You should see your new theme in the list on this page, so to activate it simply click on the “Activate” link and you should be all set.
Hope this helps!
John
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