Updating help
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Mr. Bill, I’m getting a message that if i update i will lose all my settings. Eeek!
So how do i make a child theme to not lose things when updating? I googled it and saw that i make a second folder and use a new css file there. is that all i need to do?Great question. You shouldn’t loose your settings when you update the theme or WordPress. I can’t speak for a plugin, but with the themes or WordPress itself you should be fine.
What you will lose when updating a theme are any modifications that you’ve made to theme files directly. To keep those edits you will want to use a child theme. There’s a quick introduction to them at http://www.organizedthemes.com/creating-a-child-theme/ that can help you get started with a basic one.
That said, it’s always a good idea to have a regular back-up schedule for your site to make sure that you can restore it if ever something goes wrong. One free and popular solution is WordPress Backup to Dropbox. I used BackupBuddy for years before switching to WP Engine where they make daily backups for me.
There’s also a backup for the theme options page too. It’s in the Appearance section where it says Options Import/Export. You can export a copy of your settings there.
If you have any trouble, let me know,
Bill
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