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Customizing an existing WordPress theme is a common need, but editing the theme directly can cause problems. 

If the theme gets updated, your changes will be overwritten! A better way is to create a child theme inherited from the parent theme. 

Child themes allow you to modify and extend a theme safely and securely. 

In this detailed guide, we’ll discuss creating a child theme in WordPress. You’ll learn the purpose of child themes, how to set one up, and how to customize it to override the parent theme design and functionality. 

With a few methods, you can build a child theme and start applying your changes without touching the parent theme files. 

So, without further ado, let’s get started.

Keeping your WordPress theme up-to-date is necessary for maintaining your website’s functionality and security.

However, a theme update can sometimes overwrite customizations you’ve made, like changes to the CSS, template files, or functions. This can be frustrating if you’ve spent time personalizing your theme. 

The good news is that you can take a few precautions to update your WordPress theme safely without losing your customizations. 

In this post, we’ll explain the steps you need to take before updating your theme and what to do to restore your changes after the update. 

Following these best practices will ensure your theme updates go smoothly. Even better, you won’t have to redo all of your custom work each time a new theme version is released.

Are you ready? Let’s dive in!