Thesis 1.x Notice: Thanks for reading this post! So, here's the deal. I wanted you to be aware that this post was written prior to the release of Thesis 2. So that means the instructions or other information provided applies specifically to Thesis 1.x and not the latest 2.x version. Thanks!
Note: Although the video below was originally made for version 1.7, the procedure is exactly the same for 1.8.5. Thanks, and enjoy the new version of Thesis!
The installation process described here assumes familiarity with the use of FTP clients and the setting of file/folder permissions. You’ll see these concepts applied in the video below.
- Disable all caching plugins (W3 Total Cache, WP Super Cache, etc.) and, if applicable, WP-Minify.
- If you’re using Thesis 1.7 or newer, visit Thesis → Manage Options, and then click “Download All Options” so you’ll have a backup of your current Thesis settings.
- Next, back up the
/customfolder from your existing Thesis installation to your hard drive. - Upload the new Thesis 1.8.3 folder to your
/wp-content/themesfolder. - If your backed-up
/customfolder is from version 1.6 or newer, you can upload it directly into the new/thesis_183folder and then proceed to step 7. If your backed-up/customfolder is from version 1.5.1 or older, please proceed to step 6. - Rename the
/custom-samplefolder to, simply,/custom. Instead of uploading your backed-up/customfolder, copy its contents, and paste it all into your newly-renamed/customfolder, which should also contain a file calledlayout.css. - Set the permissions of your new
layout.cssfile to 666. - Make sure your
/cachefolder’s permissions are set to 775. - Inside your WordPress dashboard, go to Appearance → Themes, and then activate Thesis 1.8.3.
- Visit either the Site Options or the Design Options page, ensure that Thesis is not giving you a warning about the file permissions on your
layout.cssfile, and then hit the Big Ass Save Button. - You’re done, and now it’s time to explore Thesis and run a killer website!
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It is a good method to update the theme. And could you suggest some plugins related? thanks.
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Plugins related to what? There are thousands of plugins out there. You’ll need to be more specific with your question. Thanks.
i only want to update thesis jquery.
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