Customizing your WordPress is a simple process that is quick and easy. The possibilities are endless but to get started all you need is theme that fits your needs. To customize your WordPress theme please follow these steps:
- Log in to your WordPress Admin Dashboard: This is usually located at yourwebsite.com/wp-admin.
- Go to Appearance: In the sidebar of your dashboard, hover over “Appearance” and click on “Themes.”
- Select the Active Theme: On the Themes page, you’ll see your currently active theme at the top. Click on “Customize” below the active theme’s name.
- Customize Your Theme: You’ll be taken to the WordPress Customizer. Here, you’ll see a live preview of your website on the right and a sidebar with customization options on the left. The options you see will depend on your theme, but common options include:
- Site Identity: Here you can set your site title, tagline, and logo.
- Colors: This section allows you to change the colors of various elements on your site.
- Header Image: If your theme supports it, you can set a header image here.
- Background Image: Similarly, you can set a background image for your site here.
- Menus: This section allows you to create and manage your site’s navigation menus.
- Widgets: Here you can add and arrange sidebar widgets.
- Homepage Settings: Choose what’s displayed on your homepage.
- Additional CSS: If you know CSS, you can add your own code here to further customize your site.
- Preview and Publish: As you make changes, you’ll see a live preview of your site. Once you’re happy with your changes, click the “Publish” button at the top of the sidebar to make your changes live.