Why Use a Child Theme?

A child theme is a safe way to customize your WordPress theme without affecting the original (parent) theme. Here’s why it’s useful:

🎯 Key Benefits:

1. Safe Theme Updates: Your changes won’t be lost when the parent theme is updated.

2. Easy Customization: Edit only what you need (like CSS, templates, or functions).

3. Clean Code Separation: Keeps your edits organized and separate from original files.

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🛠️ How to Use a Child Theme (Step-by-Step)

1. Install the Child Theme

If you already have a child theme ZIP file:

• Go to Appearance > Themes > Add New > Upload Theme

• Upload the child theme .zip file

• Click Install and then Activate

If you don’t have one, I can create a child theme for your current theme — just tell me the name.

When & Why to Use

Use Child Theme When	Avoid If
You want to customize layout, PHP, or functions	You’re only making 1-2 CSS changes
You plan future updates to the parent theme	You don’t plan to modify code
You want organized, reversible edits	You prefer using the Customizer or plugin-based solutions

Keep the Parent Theme Installed

Do not delete the parent theme — the child theme depends on it.