Installing a new Theme
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Hi, please i need help, can’t find the install theme option in my dashboard APPEARANCE > THEMES option. All i see is activate or purchase other themes.
please help!The blog I need help with is: (visible only to logged in users)
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Hey there,
It sounds like you are trying to install a third party theme for a self-hosted WordPress.ORG blog. Third party themes can not be uploaded to a free hosted WordPress.COM blog. They are for WordPress.ORG installs which run on different software.
The good news is that WordPress.COM has hundreds of available themes that you can activate (many for free), and they are found under Appearance > Themes
You can find out more about them here:http://en.support.wordpress.com/themes/adding-new-themes/
Let me know if you have any other problems or questions.
Cheers,
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Hi there, me once again, will i be able to modify any theme fully, like creating child themes and so on, on a third-party hosted WordPress site?
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Hi there,
You have much more control over the theme when you go the self-hosted route.
To ensure the security and performance of all sites on our network, themes here at WordPress.com cannot be edited. You can find more information here:
However, if you’re experienced with CSS, you’re welcome to modify or replace the CSS for your theme using Custom Design, which is available in our upgrades:
http://en.support.wordpress.com/custom-design/
https://en.support.wordpress.com/custom-design/editing-css/
You may also be able to achieve the look and function you’re after by using the customization tools and features we’ve built in. We have several tutorials here:
Let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks!
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Hi, thanks for your help. One more thing though, which web hosting platform will you best recommend?
Thank you!
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