How to install your new theme

Before you can upload your theme, you first need to download the theme package from the Elegant Themes Members Area. Log in and locate your desired theme on the list and click the "download" link. There will be two download options: Theme Package and PSD Files. Click the "Theme Package" link to download the theme. Next you must upload the .ZIP file you just downloaded to your website via the WordPress Dashboard. Log in to wp-admin and click the Appearances > Themes tab. Next click the "Install Themes" button and then click the "Upload" link. Click "Choose File" and locate the .ZIP file you just downloaded and click "Install Now." Once then theme has been uploaded, you can activate it from within the Appearances > Themes tab.

How do I add the thumbnails to my posts?

Thumbnail images are added using Custom Fields. First you should make sure that you have Custom Fields enabled. While editing your post or page, click the "Screen Options" link on the top right of the screen and make sure that "Custom Fields" is checked. Next, scroll down below the text editor and locate the Custom Fields box. Under "Add New Custom Field," click the "Enter New" link. In the "Name" section, input the word "Thumbnail" (this is case sensitive). In the "Value" area, input the url to your thumbnail image. Your image will be automatically resized and cropped. The image must be hosted on your domain name.

Defining a Custom Logo Image

You can define your own logo image from within the ePanel theme options page in your WordPress Dashboard. Within ePanel, under the General Settings > General tab, locate the "Logo" field. In the field, input the full URL to your logo image. You can use the "Upload Image" button below the field to upload your logo image if haven't already done so. After uploading, copy and paste the URL to the file into the field and click "Save" to save your ePanel settings.

If you don't already have a logo image, then you can use the included logo.psd file as a starting point. If you have Photoshop, this file can be opened and the logo's text can be easily edited using Photoshop's type tool. If you don't have Photoshop, then you can use included logo_blank.png file as a blank canvas in a different graphic design program. These files (logo.psd and logo_blank.png) are located within the Theme Package inside the /psd/ folder.

How do I manage advertisements on my blog?
You can change the images used in each of the advertisements, as well as which URL each ad points to, through the custom option pages found in wp-admin. Once logged in to the wordpress admin panel, click "Design" and then "Current Theme Options" to reveal the various theme options.

How do I set up my blog section?

ePhoto comes with the option of having a Blog section that is separate from your photos. You must choose a category to be your "Blog" category. Any posts within this "Blog" category are added to the Blog section of ePhoto. You can choose which category to use as your Blog category via the ePhot Theme Options page, under the Navigation > Categories tab.