Installing Theme: A Step-by-Step Guide

Welcome to the installation guide for V-Blogs Creative Theme! Follow these steps to set up your website with the powerful features and elegant design that V-Blogs Creative offers.

Step 1: Purchase and Download

  • If you haven’t already, purchase the V-Blogs Creative Theme from Themeforest.
  • After purchase, navigate to your Themeforest account and go to the Downloads section to get the theme files.

Step 2: Extract the Downloaded File

  • Once downloaded, you’ll receive a ZIP file. Extract it to reveal the theme files and documentation.

Step 3: Install via WordPress Dashboard

  • Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.
  • Navigate to ‘Appearance‘ and then ‘Themes.’
  • Click ‘Add New,’ followed by ‘Upload Theme.’
  • Choose the ZIP file you extracted earlier and click ‘Install Now.’
  • After installation, activate the theme.

Step 4: Install via FTP (Optional)

  • If you prefer FTP, connect to your server using an FTP client (e.g., FileZilla).
  • Navigate to the ‘wp-content/themes/’ directory.
  • Upload the V-Blogs Creative theme folder into the ‘themes’ directory.
  • Activate the theme in the WordPress dashboard.

Step 5: LYNX Core (Required) Plugin Installation

  • After installation, you’ll be prompted to install and active LYNX Core Plugin, which has the core functionalities of the VBC theme.

Step 6: Theme Activation

  • After LYNX Core Plugin installation, you’ll be prompted to activate your theme. Use the purchase code provided with your Themeforest purchase to activate the theme.

Step 7: Install and Activate LYNX Add-ons Plugin

  • Go to Appreance->VBC Plugins in your dashboard menu bar,
  • Just install and activate LYNX Add-ons plugin

Step 8: Select A Template

  • You need to select a proper website template.
  • Go to V-Blogs Creative->Templates and pick up an appropriate template for your site

Step 6: Import Demo Content (Optional)

  • To make your site look like the demo, you can import demo content.
  • After selecting a template, you can find “Import Demo” button there, Clicking on that button navigates you to demo import page.
  • Follow the on-screen instructions to import demo data.

Step 7: Configure Additional Theme Settings

  • Visit the ‘Theme Options‘ panel in the WordPress dashboard.
  • Visit the ‘Template Options‘ panel in the WordPress dashboard.
  • Customize settings such as layout, colors, fonts, and more to match your preferences.

Step 8: Create Essential Pages

  • Build essential pages such as Home, Blog, Contact, etc., using the theme’s page builder or default WordPress editor.

Step 9: Set Permalinks

  • Go to ‘Settings‘ and then ‘Permalinks‘ to set up your preferred URL structure for better SEO.

Step 10: Update Plugins (If Required)

  • Check if any recommended plugins need updating. Navigate to ‘Plugins’ in the WordPress dashboard and update if necessary.

Congratulations! Your V-Blogs Creative Theme is now installed and ready to make your website visually stunning and feature-rich. If you encounter any issues, refer to our documentation or reach out to our support team for assistance. Enjoy your journey with V-Blogs Creative!