Here are some common questions you may have about buying our themes.
BEFORE YOU PURCHASE
1. How do I get started? How does all this work?
The short answer :
• Domain Registration + Hosting
• Install WordPress software
• Purchase Theme
• Install Theme
The longer answer :
• Make sure you have a registered domain name and hosting plan. You can do so at SiteGround Hosting which is what we use and highly recommend. For more details, pls check out our step-by-step guide.
• Login to your hosting account and install the WordPress software. This is usually a one-click install found in the cPanel, and should take you only a few minutes. Pls ask your hosting provider if you get stuck.
• Once you have the WordPress software set up, you can begin the fun! Pick your favorite theme from our Shop.
• Purchase your theme using Paypal. Once payment has been cleared, you will receive an email with a link to download a zip file instantly. This contains theme files and an easy step-by-step Installation Guide.
• Follow our instructions carefully to set up the theme. Once your theme is installed, blog away like a happy bird!
2. Does the theme work on wordpress.com?
No, it doesn’t. All our Blog Spa themes only work on the self-hosted version of WordPress ( wordpress.org ), not wordpress.com. If you are not sure about what you have, go to your login page and hover over the WordPress logo above the login area. If it says “WordPress.com”, you have a free WordPress.com site. If it says “Powered by WordPress”, then you have a self-hosted WordPress site, which means you are paying for a monthly hosting plan and can use our designs.
3. What is the difference between wordpress.com and wordpress.org?
The main difference is that wordpress.com is a fully-hosted platform while wordpress.org requires self-hosting. To help you decide which platform will work best for you, pls check out this blog post.
DURING THE PURCHASE
1. How do I make payment?
Please make your payment using Paypal. We hope to offer credit card payment in the future.
2. What will I receive?
Once payment has been cleared, you will receive an email with a link to download a zip file. This contains theme files and an easy step-by-step Installation Guide.
AFTER YOU PURCHASE
1. How do I install the theme?
Once payment has been cleared, you will receive an email with a link to download a zip file. This contains theme files and an easy step-by-step Installation Guide. Follow our instructions carefully to set up the theme. You can also take a peek at the Installation Guides here. If you like to skip the hassle, please purchase our Theme Installation package and we will take care of it for you. Once your theme is installed, blog away like a happy bird!