Uploading and switching to the MaxiBlocks Theme
Follow these step-by-step instructions to upload the MaxiBlocks theme and switch from your current block theme to MaxiBlocks:
Note: Switching to a new theme may affect the appearance of your existing content and customizations. While your content will remain intact, it may be displayed differently according to the new theme's design and layout. It's important to review your pages and posts after switching themes to ensure they look as intended.
Read more about Classic Themes with Custom Frameworks below.
Step 1: Download the MaxiBlocks Theme
- Go to the MaxiBlocks website or the link provided for downloading the theme.
- Download the MaxiBlocks theme ZIP file to your computer.
Step 2: Upload the MaxiBlocks Theme
- Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
- Navigate to Appearance > Themes.
- Click on the Add New button at the top of the page.
- Click on the Upload Theme button.
- Click on Choose File and select the MaxiBlocks theme ZIP file you downloaded.
- Click on the Install Now button.
- Once the theme is installed, click on the Activate button to make it your active theme.
Remember: MaxiBlocks is a combination of a WordPress plugin and a block theme. If you don't have the MaxiBlocks plugin installed and activated, you will be prompted to do so.
The plugin is required to take full advantage of the theme's features and functionality and to be able to edit all the awesome blocks we have created.
Important note for Classic Themes with Custom Frameworks
If you were previously using a classic theme with its own framework, such as Divi or Elementor, you may need to manually copy your content when switching to MaxiBlocks. These custom frameworks often use their own page builders and store content in a proprietary format, which may not be automatically transferred to the new theme.
In such cases, we recommend the following:
- Create a backup of your website before switching themes to ensure you have a safe copy of your content.
- After activating MaxiBlocks, create new pages and manually copy the content from your old pages to the new ones.
- If you have any custom styles or layouts, you may need to recreate them using the MaxiBlocks theme's built-in options or by using the WordPress block editor.
By following these steps and taking the necessary precautions, you can successfully switch to the MaxiBlocks theme while preserving your content.