Once you’ve decided you want to implement the UUA WordPress theme for congregational websites, follow these steps.
Preparation:
Gather information and make sure you’ve got the know-how: check out What You Need to Know .
If your congregation already uses WordPress for its website, read Using the UUA Theme with an Existing WordPress Site .
Set up a staging environment for your new site on a web server. (You don’t want to do the setup live on your site!) This guide from WPBeginner.com tells you how to set up such an environment.
Installing WordPress:
Download and install WordPress on to your staging environment.Do these WordPress setup tasks , including setting up user accounts for the people who will be maintaining your new site.
Installing the UUA Theme:
Follow these detailed instructions to buy, upload, and activate the UUA WordPress Theme .
Install the WordPress plugins that the UUA theme requires.
Configure our Site, Building Content, and Maintenance:
See the Configuration Checklist , Building Your Website Content , and Page-by-Page Guidance sections of the documentation.
Optional: The UUA Theme provides a certain number of configuration options. If you need to customize your website beyond the options provided, you’ll need to edit the code of the theme. Read this guidance on customization and Child Themes .
Watch the Video
See how it happens! Watch Christopher Wulff demonstrate creating a website with the Theme (download the MP4 file) in this November 21st, 2015 recorded webinar.
In This Section
What You Need to Know Before Installing the UUA Theme
From Unbranded
Technical Skills Installing the UUA Theme (or any WordPress theme) requires some technical expertise. If you aren’t familiar with the following topics, look for someone in your congregation who is. You may need to hire a WordPress consultant just to set you up….
Using the UUA Theme with an Existing WordPress Site
From Unbranded
If your congregation already has a WordPress site, you can apply the UUA Theme to the site, adding the features that the theme provides. You’ll need to adjust the configuration settings for your site after you apply the new theme.
WordPress Setup Tasks Before Installing the UUA Theme
From Unbranded
So, you’ve downloaded and installed WordPress (or are maybe reviewing the setup that already exists). Now what? (If you haven’t yet set up WordPress, see What You Need to Know.) Configure WordPress Before Installing the Theme Before installing the theme and the plugins and importing content,…
Uploading and Activating the UUA WordPress Theme
From Unbranded
When you’ve got WordPress installed and configured, follow these steps: Download the theme to your computer. Once you’ve purchased it on our website, you’ll receive an e-mail with your unique download link from “UUA Outreach” (no-reply@simplegoods.co ). Check your spam box if you don’t see it in…
Installing the Required WordPress Plugins
From Unbranded
You got WordPress installed, did the first configuration tasks, and installed the UUA theme. The next step is to install the plugins that come with the Theme. Note: The plugins that are required by the theme depend on the version of the theme you are installing….
Adding Content from the UUA WordPress Theme Demo Site
From Unbranded
Adding content from the UUA Theme Demo Site is a great way to get a jumpstart on building your site. The menus and text have all been tested with users and will get you headed down the right track. You can download a file containing all the content from the demo site, minus the content in the…
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