GUIDE: Using WordPress and ShutterThemes for your online photo gallery (PDF)

How To Get Started

Here’s some quick steps for how to get started using ShutterThemes WordPress Themes:

1. Get your domain name and web hosting

You’ll need a Linux hosting account, which is available with most of the popular web hosting companies like:

Once you’ve got your hosting account and domain nane, you’ll need to install WordPress.

Here’s a video tutorial on how to install it using cPanel and Fantastico (for HostGator and Doreo) and one for using Godaddy. Or check out our Add-On Setup Service to get you started quick!

2. Find your theme and buy it

Browse our Theme Store to find the theme that best fits your needs, or just simply suits your tastes.

Once you click the Buy Now button, you’ll be given the opportunity to pay for your theme with a credit card or Paypal. Once payment has been processed, a download link will be emailed to you.

Download the theme, then extract or uncompress it.

3. Upload the theme folder to your site

Here’s a tutorial on how to upload and activate your theme.

4. Get started posting your photos!

Instructions are included with each theme, plus check out our Tutorials section.

See also: Download our Printable PDF Guide to Using WordPress and ShutterThemes for your online photo gallery ]

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Why Use It?

Our web templates give you a low-cost and fast solution to get your photos online. If you'd like to know what you need in order to use our themes, click here to see the steps to get started »

Who Can Use It?

We've built all our templates primarily for photographers -- professional and raving hobbyists. But the uses are numerous for anyone wanting to display their creative work online, including Musicians, Artists and Graphic Designers.

Got Questions?

We want you to know what you're buying. Look through our Frequently Asked Questions section and if you have other questions, click here to contact us »