Introduction

Welcome to the Theme Documentation center for your new 17th Avenue theme!

To get started, click on the name of your theme on the left. We recommend starting at the first article and working your way down – the articles have been ordered in a specific way to make the most sense when you're setting up your theme.

Before you begin

We recommend that you update your site to the latest version of WordPress before installing your theme. Whenever updating WordPress software, plugins, or themes, be sure that your site has a backup.

For new websites

If you are starting a brand new site, there are two things we recommend doing before you begin installing your theme:

1. Navigate to Appearance > Widgets in your WordPress dashboard and remove any default widgets that WordPress installed for you. When you activate your 17th Avenue theme, these widgets will often "jump" to other widget areas, which can cause confusion during theme setup. When you import the demo widgets for your theme, your widget areas will be set up as shown in the demo.
2. Set your Permalink structure to "Post Name" format. This will ensure that your site uses pretty links, i.e. https://yourwebsite.com/about rather than https://yourwebsite.com/?page_id=123 Click here for instructions: Permalinks in WordPress

New to WordPress?

We've got you covered! Check out our extensive collection of beginner WordPress tutorials, or visit our new WordPress Video Library.

Having trouble with your theme?

If you're having a hard time setting up your theme or something doesn't look quite right, be sure to check out our Troubleshooting articles. If you're stuck, don't hesitate to reach out for help! You can submit a support ticket here.