Log into your WordPress Dashboard.
Go to Appearance > Add New Themes
- Click on Upload
- Locate the genesis.zip file from your local computer and then click the “Install Now” button.
- Activate the newly added theme.
- Once the Genesis Framework is installed, you can load the child theme.
- Follow the same process for the child theme as you did Genesis.
NOTE: Do not install the child theme prior to installing Genesis.
Read the StudioPress introduction to Genesis for a more detailed tutorial at:
https://9seeds.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/genesis-for-beginners-v2.pdf
Here is a blog post we published on the topic:
https://9seeds.com/2014/09/installing-the-genesis-framework-and-child-theme/
Get Confused?
If you installed a child theme before Genesis, make sure you delete the child theme before trying to install Genesis. It allows you to start with a clean slate and provides a smooth installation process.
