custom theme – domain name

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    adlcap · Member ·

    Hi, under the premium plan can we add our own theme customizations or custom theme?
    also I have a domain name and want to use it for the site…how do I do that?

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    swoolz · Member ·

    Good morning,

    To answer your first question, it is possible to modify certain themes using CSS; this is limited, however, because in the name of simplicity, WordPress.com does not allow users to upload custom theme templates. That said, with a little know-how, you absolutely could adjust your theme using the Premium Plan’s CSS feature.

    Here is a little more information from this help document:
    Editing Themes

    WordPress.com does not offer the option to modify theme files directly, however, you may make changes to a theme by adding CSS if you purchase the WordPress.com Premium or WordPress.com Business plans, both include the Custom Design feature. Custom Design also comes with custom fonts and colors which let you change entire color palettes and font selections for themes with a few clicks, no coding required.

    You do not need to know how to code to change fonts or colors using the built in tools, however, you do need to have some CSS knowledge to make changes using the CSS Editor. Our support team can help you get started in the CSS Customization forum. We also provide links to tips, tutorials, and books on our Custom CSS page.

    Note that Custom Design does not allow you to edit core PHP or template files. Learn More.

    To answer your second question, it sounds like you need to map your domain! To do this, follow the steps below:

    Use a Domain You Already Own (Domain Mapping)
    Do you already own a domain name? If you would like to use it here on WordPress.com all you need to do is “map” your existing domain to your site. Here’s how! (If you would like a guide that includes pictures to help you, please click here.)

    1. Add domain mapping

    Go to the Domains page, select your site, and choose the Add Domain option.

    Click the Map It button next to “Already own a domain?”

    Enter the domain you’d like to map and click the blue Add button

    Complete the checkout process for the mapping

    2. Ask your domain provider to update your DNS settings

    This step must be completed with the company you purchased your domain from. You can contact the support department at your domain registrar for help if necessary. If you are not sure what to say, here is a sample email you can send:

    I would like to use my domain with a WordPress.com site. In order to do this, I need to point my domain’s name servers to the following:

    NS1.WORDPRESS.COM
    NS2.WORDPRESS.COM
    NS3.WORDPRESS.COM

    3. Wait for the magic

    Depending on the order that you add everything, you may want to head back over to Domains and make sure the domain you just mapped is set as your primary domain.

    Once it’s set as the primary, if the domain doesn’t load correctly or you see an error, don’t worry. It can take a few hours for your domain name servers (DNS) to update fully. You will also likely need to clear your browser’s cache.

    Alternate Option: Update the DNS yourself

    If you prefer not to contact your registrar’s support, you can log in to your account at your domain registrar, and replace any existing name servers with these three domain name server (DNS) addresses:

    NS1.WORDPRESS.COM
    NS2.WORDPRESS.COM
    NS3.WORDPRESS.COM

    If you’re having trouble finding where to change your DNS settings,
    we recommend that you contact your domain registrar’s support department for help.

    I hope that helps! Have a wonderful day. =)

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