ive decided to change the template i use for my website but first the new template requires editing and a bit of re-designing.
where do i upload this new template so that i can redesign and preview it whilst my homepage is still live with the old template ?
thanks !
Posted 2 years ago #
You can either:
to edit a theme on a separate installation do i simply transfer that theme onto the /testinstall folder via the FTP ?
and will this allow me to preview it at domain.com/testinstall ?
tried it so far and it didnt seem to work. am i doing something wrong!?
Posted 2 years ago #
Add it to /testinstall/wp-content/themes. Otherwise, that's correct.
Thanks Michah ..
I've added it to that folder via the FTP - now where do I edit it from and how can I preview the changes ?
ps when i got to domain.com/testinstall the page looks like my current template
Posted 2 years ago #
Well, I use a combination of a text editor and an ftp client to edit my themes, but you can also use the built-in editor at Appearance > Editor. Any changes you make will show on your /testinstall site like you said.
So I've transfer the theme to my /testinstall folder then when I go to the domain.com/testinstall url I get the following message :
403 permission denied
You have been denied permission to enter this directory or run this script / file.
This may be due to:
* The Script or File has incorrect permissions.
* The contents of this folder are private.
* The Script or File is set to deny your access.
Is there anything else I need to transfer to the testinstall folder apart from the template folder itself ?!
Posted 2 years ago #
Check your permissions in your FTP editor. Your testinstall folder should be set to 755. Just to clarify, your template is in /testinstall/wp-content/themes, correct?
yeah ive checked permissions and they're set at 755
also the template is in the correct folder. can email you a screen grab if you like ?! wots your addy ?
have uploaded screen shot here
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