Want a fresh look for your website? Changing your WordPress theme is quick and safe—even if it's your first time. Essex Web Hosts guides you through each step so you can switch themes confidently and keep your design secure and stylish. Quick Tip: Back up your site before switching themes and check demo previews to ensure your new theme supports your existing content. What's Inside ✅ Back up your website ✅ Access WordPress dashboard ✅ Choose and preview a theme ✅ Activate your new theme Step-by-Step Instructions 1. Back up your website Log into your hosting control panel (Essex Web Hosts). Use tools like cPanel backups or a plugin like UpdraftPlus to save your current site, ensuring you can restore if needed. 2. Access the WordPress dashboard Go to yourdomain.com/wp-admin and log in. Essex Web Hosts recommends updating WordPress core, plugins, and your current theme before proceeding. 3. Choose and preview a theme Navigate to Appearance → Themes → Add New. Browse or search – try the live preview feature before activating to check for compatibility. 4. Activate your new theme Click “Activate” on your chosen theme. Review your site’s frontend and admin area to check menu, widget or layout changes—tweak settings as needed. Final Tips from Essex Web Hosts Keep backups handy in case you need to revert. Test your site in different browsers and mobile devices. Contact Essex Web Hosts support if anything doesn’t look right. Need Help? Contact Essex Web Hosts Support