I am new to WordPress and i am trying to create a blog using one of the themes i

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  labun545 · Member · Dec 20, 2014 at 9:17 pm

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  I am new to WordPress and i am trying to create a blog using one of the themes i am trying my best but i still can’t resolve it. Problem is I select a theme and activate it but why the theme does not show up as actual it has to be while customizing? All the widgets, menu bar, color, images that shows up in demo version get disappears. Won’t i be able to edit the theme as actual that shows up in demo version ? Your Help will be highly appreciated. Thank You in advance.

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  timethief · Member · Dec 20, 2014 at 9:20 pm

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  WordPress.com sells bundles upgrades. We can “preview” changes in the theme customizer that do not actually display on the blog unless we purchase the upgrade.

  If you have not purchased the Premium bundle that contains 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.
  Premium bundle details http://store.wordpress.com/plans/premium/
  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/

  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.

  See also: http://dailypost.wordpress.com/2014/01/18/video-tutorial-customizing-your-theme/

  If you have purchased a Premium bundle then please use this link https://en.forums.wordpress.com/forum/css-customization#postform so you can copy and paste your text into a thread that will appear in the CSS Forum where you will get the help you need.

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  kathrynwp · Staff · Dec 24, 2014 at 8:08 pm

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  Just let me know if you still need any specific help customizing your site after reading the links timethief provided above, and with which theme. We’d be glad to help you get started.

  As you’re new to WordPress.com you might also like to take a look at our guide for beginners:

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