How to apply changes to theme

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  beyoutifullyimperfect · Member · Dec 6, 2013 at 11:36 pm

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  I have updated my theme several times, but when I go to the actual web address (beyoutifullyimperfect.wordpress.com) the changes I have made are not applied. I have customized it to have a picture that I’ve downloaded to be the background and my text is red and white; but when i go to the actual url…the changes have not update. Can someone tell me what is going on? Kinda frustrating.

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  raincoaster · Member · Dec 6, 2013 at 11:38 pm

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  Do you have the Custom Design upgrade? The Customizer is really just a free preview of what you can do IF you have that upgrade.

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  beyoutifullyimperfect · Member · Dec 6, 2013 at 11:39 pm

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  Wow. I didn’t know that. :( how much is it?

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  beyoutifullyimperfect · Member · Dec 6, 2013 at 11:41 pm

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  That’s ok. I have located the answer. Thanks so much!

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  timethief · Member · Dec 6, 2013 at 11:42 pm

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  Hello there,
  If you have not purchased the custom design upgrade note that no changes you try out aside from those such as Custom Background, Custom Header, etc. which are stated on the theme description pages in the features column (right hand side) will be visible to visitors.
  http://en.support.wordpress.com/custom-design/
  http://en.support.wordpress.com/custom-design/editing-css/
  http://en.support.wordpress.com/custom-design/custom-fonts/

  You do not need to load the design tools unless you have the Custom Design upgrade. All of these functions can be accessed from your dashboard – without loading the custom design tools – no upgrade required.
  Appearance > Header
  Appearance > Background
  Appearance > Theme Options (applicable only to some themes)
  Settings > Reading (set a static front page)
  Site Title and Tagline > Settings > General

  If you are using the preview mode for the Custom Design upgrade some of the settings in that mode will save but they won’t show up on the front end unless you purchase the upgrade.

  To go back to the free options, go to Appearance → Themes → Customize → Colors and click the “exit the preview” link in yellow at the top of the panel on the right.

  If you use one of these 8 free themes there are free color customizations available to you. http://en.blog.wordpress.com/2013/12/04/awesome-theme-options/

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  beyoutifullyimperfect · Member · Dec 6, 2013 at 11:46 pm

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  Thanks

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  beyoutifullyimperfect · Member · Dec 6, 2013 at 11:50 pm

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  It may be very helpful to notify users right before making changes using the Customer Design tool that there is a fee associated with it.

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  timethief · Member · Dec 6, 2013 at 11:53 pm

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  Did you note what I said above? Just in case you missed it if you use one of these 8 free themes there are free color customizations available to you. http://en.blog.wordpress.com/2013/12/04/awesome-theme-options/

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  beyoutifullyimperfect · Member · Dec 6, 2013 at 11:56 pm

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  I sure did. thanks :)

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  timethief · Member · Dec 7, 2013 at 12:01 am

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  You’re welcome and best wishes with your blog. :)

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  raincoaster · Member · Dec 7, 2013 at 12:10 am

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  I agree with you that “FREE PREVIEW” or similar should be written across the top of the Customizer in big letters. It confuses so many people, naturally.