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Publish a Theme

Changing the appearance of your site can provide an instant refresh and enhance your visitors' experience. Learn how...

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Written by Odile Lodewijck
Updated over a week ago

Why Publish a Theme?

Activating a new theme allows you to:

  • Modernize the appearance of your site without altering existing content.

  • Align your site with your visual identity or a specific season.

  • Enhance user experience with a design optimized for navigation and readability.

In just a few clicks, you can transform the look of your site to perfectly reflect your image.


How to Publish an Existing Theme

Follow these simple steps to activate your new theme:

Access the Theme List

From your site preview, open the Theme Manager located on the right side of the screen. You will see all the themes available for your site.

Site preview with the button leading to the theme manager.
Site preview with the button leading to the theme manager.

Activate the Desired Theme

  1. Click on the three-bar icon (•••) to the right of the theme to preview it.

  2. If you are satisfied with the preview, click the Play icon next to the selected theme.

  3. A pop-up window titled Theme Activation will appear. Click Publish to confirm that you want to make this theme active on your site.

Your new theme will be live within 15 minutes. You can always revert to a previous theme by following the same steps.


Best Practices for Theme Activation

  • Always preview your theme before publishing to avoid any visual surprises.

  • Test on multiple devices (computer, tablet, smartphone) to ensure optimal display everywhere.

  • Keep a previous theme in case you need to quickly revert.

  • Plan your changes during low-traffic periods to minimize impact on your visitors.

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