Install Theme & Demo Content

This guide will walk you through the process of installing the Music Maker WordPress Theme and its demo content. Please follow these steps carefully to ensure a smooth setup.

Please watch all the videos to avoid confusion. Skipping steps may cause problems.

If you are using version 3.18 or below, follow this guide.

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1. Basic Website Set-Up

Step 1: Install the Music Maker Theme

Here you will upload the MusicMaker.zip file. Do not unzip this file.

Instructions:

1. In WordPress, click Themes under Appearance.
2. Click Add New Theme.
3. Click Upload Theme.
4. Click Choose File and select the MusicMaker.zip file on your computer.
5. Click Open.
6. Click Install Now.
7. Click the Activate link.

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Step 2: Theme Set-Up Wizard

Follow the set-up wizard to add plugins and sample content.

Instructions:

1. Click Get Started in the green alert message.
2. Click Get Started on the welcome page.
3. Enter your license key in the input.
4. Click Activate. If you have issues, click Later.
   • Help: License Activation – Q&A and Troubleshooting
   • If you have a temporary web address, do not activate your license until your official domain address is live.
5. Click the Install button.
6. Click the Import button.
   • Help: Can’t Import Sample Content
7. Click Import Demo Style.

Failed Plugin Installation?
If you see this notice after the setup wizard, click Begin Activating Plugin and install the recommended plugins before moving forward.

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Step 3: Import Demo Style

Importing a demo style is optional. Scroll down the “One Click Demo Import” page to see the available demos.

Instructions:

1. Hover over the demo you like.
2. Click Preview Demo to view the demo website.
3. Click Import Demo to import the demo style.
   • Only import 1 demo style or the second one may not match the demo website.

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Step 4: Update Permalinks

This will give your website easy-to-read URLs.

Instructions:

1. Click Getting Started under Music Maker on the sidebar.
2. Click Update Permalinks on the Getting Started page.
3. Select Post Name.
4. Click Save Changes.
5. Close the browser tab.

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Step 5: Update Checkout Pages

This will update your cart-related pages to full width to remove the sidebar.

Instructions:

1. Click Checkout Pages on the Getting Started page.
2. Check the following:
   1. Checkout
   2. Confirmation
   3. Receipt
   4. Transaction Failed
   5. Order History
3. In the dropdown above, select Edit and click Apply.
4. Under Template, select Full Width and click Update.
5. Close the browser tab.

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Step 6: Shopping Cart Menu

Update the shopping cart menu settings to appear in the navigation menu.

Instructions:

1. Click the Shopping Cart Menu on the Getting Started page.
2. Select Easy Digital Downloads next to “Select Which E-Commerce Plugin”.
3. Select the menu: Main Navigation Menu.
4. Check Always display cart, even if it’s empty. ( Optional )
5. Check Align Right next to Select the alignment that looks best with your menu. ( Optional )
6. Click Save Changes
7. Close the browser tab.

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Are you getting an error?  Sorry, you are not allowed to access this page error.

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Step 7: Testimonial Slider

This will update the style of the sample testimonials on your homepage.

Instructions:

1. Click Testimonial Slider View on the Getting Started page.
2. Under Mode, click Slideshow.
3. Uncheck Title under Fields.
4. Select Sides: Previous/Next under Slideshow next to Navigation.
5. Under style/template, check Modern.
6. Click Save Changes.
7. Close the browser tab.

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Are you getting an error?  Sorry, you are not allowed to access this page error.

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Step 8: Update Contact Forms

Update the contact form with your email address.

Instructions:

1. Click the Update Contact Forms on the Get Started page.
2. Click the “Contact form” in the table.
3. Optional: Edit the text next to “label”. If you make changes, click the Save button.
4. Click the Mail tab.
5. Add your email address to the “To” input.
6. Optional: Add your info to the “From” input and edit the Subject input.
7. Click the Save button.
8. Close the browser tab.

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Step 9: Download the Demo Assets

Instructions:

1. Download the Assets & Store Settings next to the demo you installed.
2. Then, unzip the files to your computer.

Download the Assets & Store Settings next to the demo you installed. Unzip the files.

1. Default Style       –   Assets – Store Settings
2. Producer              –  Assets – Store Settings
3. Gold                     –   Assets – Store Settings
4. Beats                   –   Assets – Store Settings
5. Store                    –   Assets – Store Settings
6. Personal              –   Assets – Store Settings
7. Music                   –   Assets – Store Settings
8. Speakers              –   Assets – Store Settings
9. Hello                    –   Assets – Store Settings
10. Chrome                –   Assets – Store Settings
11. Red & Black         –   Assets – Store Settings
12. Blue & Black         –  Assets – Store Settings
13. Singer                  –   Assets – Store Settings

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Step 10: Import Slider Banners

Import sample slider banners for the homepage template.

Instructions:

1. Click Import Slider Banners on the Get Started page.
2. Click Go to Dashboard.
3. Click New Project.
4. Click the Import Your Own Files text link.
5. Enable Restore Slider.
6. Click the + under Upload File.
7. Select the .ss3 file downloaded on your computer in the Demo Assets folder.
8. Click the Import button towards the upper right.
9. Close the browser tab.

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Step 11: Import Beat Store Settings

Instructions:

1. You should have already downloaded and unzipped the “Store Settings” file.
2. Click Import Store Settings on the Getting Started page.
3. Click Choose File under Import Settings.
4. Browse your computer on the Import page under Import Settings and select the easy-digital-downloads.json file.
5. Click Import.
6. Close the browser tab.

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Step 12: Update Payment Settings

The backend payment settings are built around a plugin called Easy Digital Downloads.

Instructions:

1. Click Update Payment Settings on the Getting Started page.
2. Update Business Info:
   1. Enter your business details under Business Info.
   2. Click the Save Changes button.
3. Update Currency:
   1. Click the Currency tab.
   2. Select your currency.
   3. Click the Save Changes button.
4. Update Pages:
   1. Click the Pages tab.
   2. Next to Primary Checkout, select Checkout.
   3. Next to the Confirmation Page, select Confirmation.
   4. Next to the Receipt Page, select Receipt.
   5. Next to the Failed Transaction Page, select Transaction Failed.
   6. Next to the Order History Page, select Order History.
   7. Click the Save Changes button.
5. Connect to PayPal:
   1. Click the Payments tab.
   2. Click the PayPal sub-tab.
   3. Click Connect with PayPal in Live Mode and log in.
   4. Click Return to finalize the connection.
   5. Click Enable PayPal.
   6. Click PayPal next to Active Gateways.
   7. Click Save Changes.
6. Connect to Stripe: ( Optional )
   1. Click the Stripe sub-tab.
   2. Click Connect with Stripe.
   3. Submit your login details and verify your login code.
   4. Click Connect to enable Stripe.
   5. Click Save Changes.
   6. Click the General tab.
   7. Check Stripe next to Active Gateways.
   8. Click Save Changes.
7. Update Terms & Conditions:
   1. Click Policies.
   2. Click the Terms and Agreements sub-tab.
   3. Enable the checkbox to require customers to agree to terms before purchasing.
   4. Add or update the Terms and Conditions text as needed.
   5. Click Save Changes.
8. Update Emails:
   1. Click Emails on the sidebar.
   2. Click Purchase Receipt email.
      • This email is sent to customers after a purchase. You can customize the text.
   3. Click the Admin Sale Notification email.
      • This email is sent to you when a sale occurs.
   4. There are additional emails you can explore and update on your own.

Easy Digital Downloads offers many backend settings, so take time to review each tab and customize it to fit your business requirements.

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Payment Related Links

• PayPal Common Questions
• How to Do Test Payments
• Can I Use Other Payment Systems
• How to Edit Terms and Conditions
• Emails Not Sending
• PayPal Doesn’t Work

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Step 12: Done!

Your website is pretty much set up now. Please watch the videos below to learn more about customizing your website.

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2. Keep It Simple!

Here are some tips on simplifying your website to avoid getting overwhelmed by decisions.

Suggestions:

1. Keep your website simple to avoid getting overwhelmed.
2. Remove front page sections and menu links that you aren’t ready to focus on.
3. If you hit a roadblock, take note of it and work on other sections in the meantime. You don’t have to stop progress. Search the help website for answers.
4. Take notes of all your ideas. Prioritize them and do them later.
5. Be patient. Your website will get better with time.

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3. Customize Your Homepage

Here you will learn how to edit the Frontpage Sections Template.

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4. Customize The Beat Player Appearance

Learn how to customize the beat player frontend settings and appearance.

Instructions:

1. Click Customize under Appearance on the sidebar.
2. Click Beat Store Settings.
3. Click General Settings.
4. Make changes and click Publish.

Additional Help

1. WordPress Customizer
2. Beat Store Overview

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5. Edit Slider Banners

Display slider banners with multiple messages. Click Smart Slider to edit the slider banners.

Additional Help

1. Add a Slider Banner to the Frontpage
2. Smart Slider Help Website
3. YouTube Video Tutorials

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6. Add Your First Beat

Learn about the different beat types, how to add beats, and how to do test payments.

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8. Edit Pricing Table

Pricing Tables allow you to list your license options. Edit by clicking Pricing Tables on the sidebar.

Instructions:

1. Click Pricing Tables on the sidebar.
2. Click the pricing table in the table.
3. Edit the pricing table titles, features, and colors.
4. Click Update to save the changes.

Additional Help:

1. Video: Detailed Tutorial on Pricing Tables
2. Plugin Documentation Website
3. Tutorial: Pricing Table

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9. Edit Testimonials

Add and edit testimonials by clicking Testimonials on WordPress’s sidebar.

Instructions:

1. Click Testimonials on the sidebar.
2. Click the testimonials in the table.
3. Edit the testimonial text, Full Name, and featured image.
4. Click Update to save the changes.
5. Click Testimonials on the sidebar to edit and add more testimonials.

Related: Plugin Help Website

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10. Add Static Pages

Static pages are your website’s main pages, such as the About page, Services, or Contact Us page.

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11. Find Tutorials & FAQs

The Help Website has over 200 articles and common questions. Support can take 24 to 48 hours.

Helpful Tips

1. Search the Help Website to save time and avoid frustration.
2. All Articles Page ( 200 )
3. Frequently Asked Questions ( 50 )
4. Search Google.com
5. Use the Help ( ? ) pop-up in WordPress.
6. Troubleshooting ( 25 )

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12. What to Do Next

Here are 5 suggestions on what to do next when setting up your website.

1. Start Simple – Avoid focusing on too much so you don’t get overwhelmed.
2. Research Your Competitors – Research other beat-selling websites for inspiration.
3. Add Content – Start adding the different content types.
4. Track Visitors – Add code from services like Google Analytics to track visitors.
5. Search the Help Website – Read helpful articles to get your website up and running.  View FAQs
6. Customize Your Website’s Appearance
7. Basics of Planning a Website – Plan on paper.
   • Website Planning in 7 Easy Steps
   • Define Your Audience

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10 Tips to Sell Your First Beat

Here are 10 tips to help you sell your first beat and tips to help you sell more.

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Bonus Tutorials

Add an SSL Certificate

Learn how to add an SSL Certificate to your website with Bluehost.

Related: Bluehost: How To Activate Free SSL Certificate

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Common Setup Issues

Here are the top 10 common setup issues.

1. License Activation Problems
2. Missing Style.css Error
3. Can’t Import Sample Content
4. cURL Error
5. Error: Sorry, You Are Not Allowed to Access This Page
6. Audio Player Doesn’t Work ( Download File )
7. Upload Limit Problems.
8. Error: License Status is Unknown or cURL Error
9. Beat Store Link is Missing ( Can’t Add Beats )
10. Only 10 beats will display until you activate your license key. Activation Troubleshooting

Related FAQs

What do I need to have before I can install the Music Maker theme and demo content?

You need a website host with WordPress.org installed, a domain name connected to your host, and the Music Maker theme ZIP file (MusicMaker.zip) that you downloaded after purchasing the theme. The theme does not work with WordPress.com.

Will installing the demo content delete my existing website content?

Yes, installing the demo content is recommended only for new WordPress installations with no existing content. It will import sample posts, pages, and settings, potentially overwriting any content you already have. If you have an existing website, you should skip the demo content installation.

I’ve installed the theme, but I don’t see a “Beat Store” tab in my WordPress menu. What should I do?

The “Beat Store” tab appears after you have installed and activated the Easy Digital Downloads plugin. You are usually prompted to install this plugin after activating the Music Maker theme.

Go to Plugins > Installed Plugins and ensure that “Easy Digital Downloads” is installed and activated. If not, go to Plugins > Add New, search for “Easy Digital Downloads,” install it, and then activate it.

Why does my beat store only show a limited number of beats?

If your beat store is only displaying a limited number of beats (e.g., 10), likely that your Music Maker theme license key has not been activated yet. Go to Music Maker > Getting Started and follow the instructions to activate your license key.

I encountered an error during the demo content import. What should I do?

If you experience issues during demo content import, the first step is to contact your website hosting provider. The issue might be related to server settings, such as PHP limits or security restrictions that are preventing the import process. Explain the problem and ask if they can adjust any settings to allow the import to complete. Also, refer to the troubleshooting steps in the main installation guide for common errors and solutions.