Getting Started

How to Set Up a Theme

Learn how to choose and customise the theme for your online store.

Purpose

Your website theme controls the appearance and overall design of your online store.

PlanetShopping themes are professionally designed, mobile responsive and easy to customise without requiring coding knowledge.

This guide will help you choose the right theme, personalise it to suit your business and prepare your store for launch.

What You’ll Learn

After reading this guide you’ll know how to:

Choose a PlanetShopping theme
Install a theme
Customise colours and fonts
Upload your logo
Configure your homepage
Preview changes before publishing
Publish your new design

Before You Begin

Before setting up your theme, make sure you have:

An active PlanetShopping store
Your business logo
Brand colours (if available)
Homepage banner images
Product images
Basic business information

Step 1 – Open Theme Settings

Navigate to:

Store Builder → Themes

Browse the available themes and choose one that best suits your business.

Step 2 – Preview a Theme

Click Preview to see how the theme will appear on desktop, tablet and mobile devices.

Take time to explore the layout, navigation and homepage before making your selection.

Step 3 – Apply Your Theme

Once you’ve chosen a theme, click:

Apply Theme

Your selected theme becomes the starting point for your website design.

Don’t worry—you can continue making changes before publishing your store.

Step 4 – Customise Your Store

Use the Theme Editor to personalise your website.

You can customise:

Colours
Fonts
Buttons
Navigation menus
Homepage sections
Headers
Footers
Promotional banners
Images

Changes are displayed instantly in the preview window.

Step 5 – Upload Your Logo

Navigate to:

Branding → Logo

Upload a high-quality version of your business logo.

For best results:

Use a transparent PNG where possible.
Keep the logo clear and easy to read.
Ensure it looks good on both desktop and mobile devices.

Step 6 – Configure Your Homepage

Add your homepage content, including:

Hero banner
Featured products
Promotions
Categories
Testimonials (if used)
Call-to-action buttons

Your homepage should clearly communicate your brand and encourage visitors to explore your products.

Step 7 – Preview Your Store

Before publishing, review your website on:

Desktop
Tablet
Mobile

Check:

Navigation
Images
Fonts
Colours
Buttons
Product pages
Checkout flow

Make any final adjustments before going live.

Step 8 – Publish Your Theme

When you’re happy with your design, click:

Publish

Your new theme will become visible to customers.

Tips & Best Practices

✔ Keep your design simple and uncluttered.

✔ Use high-quality images.

✔ Maintain consistent branding throughout your store.

✔ Ensure text has sufficient contrast for readability.

✔ Test your website on different devices before publishing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my theme later?

Yes. You can switch themes at any time and continue customising your store.

Will changing themes delete my products?

No.

Your products, categories and customer information remain unchanged when switching themes.

Can I customise colours and fonts?

Yes.

PlanetShopping themes allow you to customise colours, typography and many design elements without coding.

Are PlanetShopping themes mobile responsive?