Prerequisites #

• WordPress Installation: Ensure you have a fresh WordPress installation running on your web server. Many hosts offer one-click installers (e.g., Fantastico, Softaculous). If you need to install WordPress manually, please follow the official guide on WordPress.org.
• Theme File: You must have the digishift.zip theme file downloaded from ThemeForest. See section Download Files for instructions.

Installing the Digishift Theme #

We recommend installing the theme via the WordPress admin dashboard for simplicity.

Step 1: Navigate to the Theme Installer #

1. Log in to your WordPress Dashboard (typically yourdomain.com/wp-admin).
2. Go to Appearance > Themes.
3. Click the “Add New” button at the top of the page.
4. Click the “Upload Theme” button.

Step 2: Upload and Install #

1. Click “Choose File” and select the digishift.zip file you downloaded from ThemeForest.
2. Click “Install Now“.

Step 3: Activate the Theme #

1. After installation, click the “Activate” button to make Digishift your active theme.

Installing Required & Recommended Plugins #

Upon activation, a notification will appear at the top of your dashboard prompting you to install the necessary plugins.

1. Click the link to “Begin installing plugins” or navigate to Appearance > Install Plugins.
2. Select all plugins from the list.
3. From the Bulk Actions dropdown, select Install and click Apply.
4. After installation is complete, return to the plugins page, select them again, choose Activate from the Bulk Actions menu, and click Apply.

Required Plugins #

• Elementor Page Builder: The leading drag-and-drop page builder used to create and customize content with Digishift’s custom widgets.
• Digishift Core: This is the backbone of your theme. It adds essential functionality, custom post types, demo import capabilities, licensing, and support links. This plugin must always be active.
• Redux Framework: Powers the extensive Theme Options panel, allowing you to control global settings like colors, typography, and layouts.

Recommended Plugins #

• Contact Form 7: The most popular plugin for creating and managing contact forms. It is fully styled to match the Digishift design.
• One Click Demo Import: Allows you to import the Digishift demo content (pages, posts, and settings) with a single click to get your site started quickly.

The Child Theme (Highly Recommended) #

We strongly advise installing the included Child Theme before making any customizations.

Why use a Child Theme? A child theme allows you to make code changes or CSS tweaks that will not be overwritten when you update the parent Digishift theme in the future.

• Installation: Locate ( digishift-child.zip ) in your ThemeForest download package.
• Set up: Install and activate it using the same method described in Installing the Digishift Theme.
• Learn More: For more details, please refer to the WordPress Child Theme Handbook.