What to Know Before Buying a WordPress Plugin – Part 6: How to Deploy a Demo
In Part 5, we covered how to upload and activate a WordPress theme. Now, let’s go a step further and learn how to deploy a demo to quickly set up your website with pre-designed content.
Part 6: Deploying a Demo for Quick Setup
Many premium WordPress themes come with demo content that allows you to replicate the theme’s preview design instantly. Here’s how to import and set up a demo on your site.
Step 1: Check for Demo Import Options
After activating your theme, navigate to Appearance > Theme Options or a similarly named section.
Look for an option like Import Demo Data or One-Click Demo Install.
If your theme requires an additional plugin to import demos, you’ll be prompted to install and activate it.
Step 2: Import the Demo Content
Once the demo importer is available, select a demo layout that suits your needs.
Click the Import or Start Importing button.
Wait for the process to complete—this may take a few minutes, depending on the size of the demo.
- Step 3: Review and Customize Your Site
- After importing, go to Pages, Posts, and Menus to ensure the content is properly added.
- Check for missing images or layout issues.
- Customize the text, images, and branding to match your business needs.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
- Demo import fails or freezes? Check your hosting’s PHP memory limit and max execution time.
- Images or elements missing? Some demos use stock images that won’t import—replace them manually.
- Website looks broken? Ensure all required plugins are installed and activated.