Theme & Plugin Installation

On this page we will cover the steps involved with installing the WordPress platform, your Organic Theme, and plugins. If you are having trouble installing the theme or plugin, you may refer to our support or consider our theme setup service.

WordPress Installation

You will need a hosting provider, domain and access to the website’s server in order to install the WordPress platform. Installing the platform on your server can be accomplished by following the instructions here.

Theme Installation

The Easy Install

  1. Navigate to Appearance > Themes within the WordPress admin.
  2. Select the “Install Themes” tab at the top.
  3. Choose the Upload option near the top.
  4. Choose the .zip file of your Organic Theme from your computer and click “Install Now”.
  5. Activate the theme after it has uploaded successfully.
  6. Configure and save the options within the Appearance > Theme Options section.
  7. You’re Done! Begin adding content to the site.

The Traditional Install
For the purists. There’s a little more work involved installing a WordPress theme the traditional way.

  1. Download and unzip the theme, if you haven’t already.
  2. Next you will need an FTP program such as Transmit or Filezilla.
  3. Login to your server using the FTP software.
  4. Upload the theme in to the /wp-content/themes/ directory.
  5. Navigate to Appearance > Themes and activate the theme.
  6. Configure and save the options within the Appearance > Theme Options section.
  7. You’re done! Begin adding content to the site.

Plugin Installation

The Easy Install

  1. Navigate to Plugins > Add New within the WordPress admin.
  2. Choose the Upload Plugin option near the top.
  3. Choose the .zip file for your plugin from your computer and click “Install Now”.
  4. Activate the plugin after it has uploaded successfully.
  5. You’re Done! Begin adding content to the site.

The Traditional Install
For the purists. There’s a little more work involved installing a WordPress plugin the traditional way.

  1. Download and unzip the plugin, if you haven’t already.
  2. Next you will need an FTP program such as Transmit or Filezilla.
  3. Login to your server using the FTP software.
  4. Upload the plugin in to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
  5. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins and activate the plugin.
  6. You’re done! Begin adding content to the site.