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turtledesigner on "Theme Disappearance"

turtledesigner — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 11:17:53 +0000

Hi, wondering if any wordpress experts can help me...
I've encountered a problem recently with a custom theme...I upgraded wordpress recently and for a few weeks everything was fine... then the theme files in wp-content/themes/[mycustomtheme] mysteriously vanished.
I tried uploading the files again to a new theme folder with a different name, but wordpress doesn't know it is there. In fact it does not see any of the themes in the themes folder, it only sees themes installed in the dashboard.
Any ideas how/why this has happened all of a sudden?
I tried uploading the theme as a zipped folder from the dashboard, but it throws an error.
I also tried uploading the zipped folder from my host's cpanel, but it said there was a virus?! Uploading it by FTP is possible, but WP doesn't notice it.
Has anyone else experienced this lately??
Thanks a lot!

timethief on "What is the best Web Design firm?"

timethief — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 22:06:44 +0000

Have you tried Code Poet? It's a directory of WordPress professionals, web designers, and developers brought to you by Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com and the largest operator of WordPress sites (20 million and counting).

orionherbs on "What is the best Web Design firm?"

orionherbs — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 22:04:17 +0000

I wanted to redesign my WordPress site and I wanted to get a professional to design me a killer theme. Any Suggestions?

supportbot on "What is the best Web Design firm?"

supportbot — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 22:04:17 +0000

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auxclass on "Wordpress.com vs wordpress.org"

auxclass — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 18:20:29 +0000

This should answer some of your questions: http://codex.wordpress.org/FAQ_Installation

auxclass on "Wordpress.com vs wordpress.org"

auxclass — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 18:19:13 +0000

So can we have the web host that hosts our homepage host our blog as well?

yes as long as they meet the requirements to run the WordPress.ORG software - easiest to just ask your host - many of them offer a "one button install" to get your started.

You will also want to make friends over at WordPress.ORG where the software you will be using is supported: http://wordpress.org/support/

calranch on "Wordpress.com vs wordpress.org"

calranch — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 18:15:31 +0000

So can we have the web host that hosts our homepage host our blog as well?

timethief on "Wordpress.com vs wordpress.org"

timethief — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 18:14:32 +0000

Note: Free hosted WordPress.com blogs cannot be embedded into websites. What's possible is moving the content only.

timethief on "Wordpress.com vs wordpress.org"

timethief — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 18:12:56 +0000

There is no FTP access to free hosted WordPress.COM blogs and we cannot install individual plugins or any themes into them The themes found on the internet are for wordpress.ORG installs which run on different software.

http://en.support.wordpress.com/ftp-access/

http://en.support.wordpress.com/plugins/

http://en.support.wordpress.com/themes/adding-new-themes/

On free hosted wordpress.COM blogs we can only use the themes which have been coded to run on this multi-user software and made available to us here. > Appearance > Themes and no others. We cannot edit either themes or templates on free hosted wordpress.COM blogs. > http://en.support.wordpress.com/themes/editing-themes/

If you wish to have complete control over a blog, the ability to upload themes and plugins, and to edit themes and templates then your option is to hire a web host and get a free software install from WordPress.ORG and self host it.

Please read > http://en.support.wordpress.com/com-vs-org/

If you are moving the content from the free hosted WordPress.com blog into a WordPress.org install. You create an export file and place it on your desktop. Then you import that files into your WordPress.org install. The content you can move by export and import is posts, pages, comments, custom fields, categories, and tags and links. All content in text widgets must be copied and pasted. No WordPress.com free themes or premium themes can be exported and used on WordPress.org installs as the two run on different software.
http://en.support.wordpress.com/export/
http://en.support.wordpress.com/import/
http://en.support.wordpress.com/blogroll/import-export-links/

calranch on "Wordpress.com vs wordpress.org"

calranch — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 18:11:58 +0000

When you say that I need to put it on our existing web site do you mean our actual webpage http://www.calranch.com?

auxclass on "Wordpress.com vs wordpress.org"

auxclass — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 18:09:55 +0000

To use your custom Theme you need a WordPress.ORG install - most put it on their existing server / web site - you can install the software such that the address is the same as your current mapped blog on WordPress.COM.

You would then manage your new WordPress.ORG install on your new site not here at WordPress.COM. You existing WordPress.COM account can just be left to sit - probably set your base blog to Private to keep search engines out. You would also need to turn off the domain mapping to your sub-domain.

Transfer any content by export from here and import to your new install.

calranch on "Wordpress.com vs wordpress.org"

calranch — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 18:01:29 +0000

We're creating a blog for our retail company and I've set up a wordpress.com account and purchased a custom domain that is a sub domain of our homepage. We've also had a custom wordpress theme designed through 99designs.com. Do i have to get set up in wordpress.org to have this work and if so how does this affect our current wordpress.com account?

mkoenig514 on "How can i install a theme i bought from a third party provider?"

mkoenig514 — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 21:19:51 +0000

Themes cannot be uploaded to WordPress.com. WordPress.com is a hosted service and you do not have FTP access. That's a feature of self-hosted blogs through WordPress.org. You can learn more about this in our support documentation. We do offer over 100 gorgeous themes which you can browse in our Themes Showcase.

If you require a custom theme, you might be interested in a self-hosted (WordPress.org) installation. You can learn more about the differences here.

We have hosting recommendations at the following link if you are interested: http://get.wp.com/hosting/

We also offer a Guided Transfer upgrade - we'll move everything over for you and get you all setup with your self-hosted WordPress.org installation.

trophyhuntreview on "How can i install a theme i bought from a third party provider?"

trophyhuntreview — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 19:03:00 +0000

I would like to install a theme i purchased from elegantthemes.com
I do not see the "install theme" tab that used to exist. How can install this theme on my new blog?
Blog url: http://trophyhuntreview.wordpress.com/

mkoenig514 on "How do I upload a custom theme?"

mkoenig514 — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 21:47:23 +0000

dThemes cannot be uploaded to WordPress.com. WordPress.com is a hosted service and you do not have FTP access. That's a feature of self-hosted blogs through WordPress.org. You can learn more about this in our support documentation. We do offer over 100 gorgeous themes which you can browse in our Themes Showcase.

If you require a custom theme, you might be interested in a self-hosted (WordPress.org) installation. You can learn more about the differences here.

We have hosting recommendations at the following link if you are interested: http://get.wp.com/hosting/

We also offer a Guided Transfer upgrade - we'll move everything over for you and get you all setup with your self-hosted WordPress.org installation.

wockaman on "How do I upload a custom theme?"

wockaman — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 17:04:59 +0000

When i land on the appearance page there is not option to upload a custom site.
Blog url: http://relishevents.wordpress.com/

mkoenig514 on "Can I buy a premium theme without having software?"

mkoenig514 — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 21:09:36 +0000

If you require a custom theme, you might be interested in a self-hosted (WordPress.org) installation. You can learn more about the differences here.

We have hosting recommendations at the following link if you are interested: http://get.wp.com/hosting/

We also offer a Guided Transfer upgrade - we'll move everything over for you and get you all setup with your self-hosted WordPress.org installation.

usydi on "Can I buy a premium theme without having software?"

usydi — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 16:25:04 +0000

I use wordpress online, like most users, I log into the homepage and edit from there. Can I purchase a premium theme (nonprofit by Organic Themes) and use it while still just accessing wordpress online?

Thank you!

Joe
Blog url: http://usydi.wordpress.com/

mkoenig514 on "How do I map my domain and install a custom theme via FTP?"

mkoenig514 — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 17:35:44 +0000

You will need to update your nameservers through your Godaddy account to the following so that they point to your WordPress.com blog:

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

Godaddy has some great support documentation for this at http://help.godaddy.com/article/664#reghere .

Themes can't be uploaded to WordPress.com. WordPress.com is a hosted service and you do not have FTP access. That's a feature of self-hosted blogs through WordPress.org. For more information please see:
http://support.wordpress.com/themes/adding-new-themes/
http://support.wordpress.com/com-vs-org/

You may use any of the available themes we have at http://themes.wordpress.com . If you are CSS-savvy, you may want to look into purchasing the Custom Design Upgrade to customize one of the themes we offer: http://support.wordpress.com/custom-design/

If you require a custom theme, you might be interested in a self-hosted (WordPress.org) installation. There are no restrictions if you setup a self-hosted WordPress.org blog instead of a WordPress.com blog, but there are some added responsibilities.

We have hosting recommendations at the following link if you are interested:
http://get.wp.com/hosting/

We also offer a Guided Transfer upgrade - we'll move everything over for you and get you all setup with your self-hosted WordPress.org installation. For more details, please see http://en.support.wordpress.com/guided-transfer/ .

matthewnigel on "How do I map my domain and install a custom theme via FTP?"

matthewnigel — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 02:12:17 +0000

I own matthewnigel.com, and want to have a wordpress blog mapped to there. I paid the 12 to do so, and now when I try to set it up, it goes to thelifeofmatthew.com, which I deleted, yet it's still showing up. Also, I don't know how to install a custom theme that I purchased through FTP. I'm hosting with BluDomain and my domain was purchased through GoDaddy.com. Any help would be appreciated.
Blog url: http://matthewnigel.wordpress.com/

mmadfan on "Can I add a custom theme to WordPress.com if I have my own domain?"

mmadfan — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 00:30:31 +0000

What about Twenty-Eleven? Do people here who've worked with that think it could be customized to be similar? It does have a number of different post formats & looks very customizable.

Chateau, the new theme with a "grid" of posts after the most recent ones on the main page, might also be a possibility. I know from reading timethief's posts that you can put an image in a custom excerpt so that it shows in the excerpted portion of the post. That's a very elegant theme that could look very professional and I think could work well for a portfolio.

You might want to look at the "magazine" style themes, since they are often geared toward blogs with a lot of images.

auxclass on "Can I add a custom theme to WordPress.com if I have my own domain?"

auxclass — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 22:43:11 +0000

Themes are not my strong point but that Theme looks a bit familiar - look at all the Themes, I think there are some that have a summery sort of like that front Page where you see more than one Post in some sort of grid.

All Themes can have a click on an image and go to a Post or Page or bigger picture.

With a bit of luck one of the others will pitch in with a Theme sugestion.

thesacredpath on "Can I add a custom theme to WordPress.com if I have my own domain?"

thesacredpath — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 22:25:00 +0000

You would have to self-host a site at a third-party hosting service such as godaddy, bluehost, etc., in order to be able to upload themes you find on the internet. Figure an average cost of $10 to $25 per month all things considered.

You also then have the added responsibility of doing all installations, all upgrades, all backups and all troubleshooting. If something goes wrong, you have to fix it.

jdanforthappell on "Can I add a custom theme to WordPress.com if I have my own domain?"

jdanforthappell — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 22:20:22 +0000

Wow. Really? $2500 a month? That's... steep.

I wanted it to look this:

http://wordpress.org/extend/themes/portfolio-press

Pictures that when clicked on lead to individual pages with more info. I need a portfolio for my copywriting work. But I want it to be image-centric.

auxclass on "Can I add a custom theme to WordPress.com if I have my own domain?"

auxclass — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 22:16:10 +0000

Nothing short of VIP hosting (which starts at $ 2,500 a month I think) will allow you to use your custom Theme on WordPress.COM. All getting a domain name will do is let you change the URL of your blog (my site has my own name and mapped here) - the restrictions are a security issue.

Many of the Themes here can be changed with just checking some boxes, then there is the CSS option to change the look of a Theme but there is not much support for the CSS so you should be a bit familiar with it.

My advice is to look at the Themes,there are some guides on features but I forget them at the moment.

What exactly do you want the Theme to look like?

For more on the difference: http://support.wordpress.com/com-vs-org/

jdanforthappell on "Can I add a custom theme to WordPress.com if I have my own domain?"

jdanforthappell — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 22:06:44 +0000

Hi guys,

So I'm looking to make an online portfolio site with for my marketing copywriting. I've signed up for wordpress.com and have a theme I found, Portfolio Press, that'd I like to use.

Now I know that the free WordPress.com site won't let you install a theme that isn't in their list of 120 free themes or whatever.

What steps do I have to take in order to install this theme? I'm not very web-savvy. If I pay to have a custom domain from Go-daddy.com to point to my WordPress.com site and used WordPress.com to host my files, what steps should I take to be able to use this custom theme that I've found?

I've tried looking into this on my own but I'm hopeless... It's all so confusing, every new direction brings me further and further into areas that I don't understand.

Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

andrewspittle on "Can I upload a new theme?"

andrewspittle — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 16:54:50 +0000

Custom themes actually can't be uploaded to WordPress.com sites for security reasons. We do love to have theme suggestions though and our theme team keeps an eye on the Themes forum for new ideas.

analytemedia on "Can I upload a new theme?"

analytemedia — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 16:30:09 +0000

Can you please add a theme that i have created? I think it will be useful to others beside myself
Blog url: http://analytemediasexualhealth.wordpress.com/

westi on "Where do I upload new themes in WordPress 3.2?"

westi — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 11:19:32 +0000

I am hosting wordpress.org 3.2 on my server and mapping my domain, but it looks as though it is not reflected in the dashboard.

What is the url of your WordPress.org site?

drscarybeard on "Where do I upload new themes in WordPress 3.2?"

drscarybeard — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 11:18:18 +0000

I am hosting wordpress.org 3.2 on my server and mapping my domain, but it looks as though it is not reflected in the dashboard.

So I am missing themes and Plugin flexibility

Maybe there is some setting that I am missing that is defaulting back to after my reinstall?