How to switch from Zelle to Neve

Steps to Migrate from Zelle to Neve

1. Activate the Neve Theme

1. Go to your WordPress dashboard.
2. Navigate to Appearance > Themes.
3. Click Add New and search for "Neve".
4. Install and activate the theme.

2. Import a Neve Starter Site (Optional)

Neve provides a collection of pre-designed starter sites to speed up the migration process. You can either:

• Import an entire starter site to replace your existing design.
• Import only the front page and customize it further.

The starter site most similar to Zelle is called Travel Agency and it can be previewed here: Zelle-Gutenberg Starter Site.

Installing the Required Plugin

To install starter sites in Neve, you need to install the Starter Sites & Templates by Neve plugin:

1. Go to Plugins > Add New.
2. Search for "Starter Sites & Templates by Neve" or visit this link.
3. Install and activate the plugin.

Importing a Starter Site:

1. Navigate to Appearance > Neve Dashboard.
2. Click on Starter Sites tab and browse the available templates.
3. Choose the desired site or the Travel Agency starter site that looks similar to Zelle.
4. Click Import and follow the on-screen instructions.

3. Manually Adjust Blocks, Content, and Styling

The imported starter site already contains sections similar to Zelle Pro. You only need to:

• Edit the front page: Go to Pages and replace the placeholder content with your own.
• Customize colors and fonts: Navigate to Appearance > Customize and adjust typography, colors, and layout to match your branding.
• Global Customization (Customizer): To set global colors, typography, and layout that apply across your entire site, go to Appearance > Customize -> Colors/Layout/Typography. Here, you can adjust fonts, colors, and layout settings for the site's overall appearance.
• Block-Specific Customization (Block Editor Settings): Each block has its own block settings panel, where you can adjust colors and typography for that specific block. By default, those are inherited from the global theme's settings available at Appearance > Customize -> Colors/Layout/Typography.
• Update individual blocks' content: Modify existing block settings to fit your needs.

4. Set Up the New Front Page

Once your new homepage is ready, set it as the front page:

1. Go to Settings > Reading.
2. Under Your homepage displays, select A static page.
3. Choose your newly created page as the Homepage.
4. Save changes.

Advantages of Using Neve

• Modern and lightweight: Neve is optimized for performance and works seamlessly with the Gutenberg editor.
• Full compatibility: Unlike Zelle, Neve is built to support core WordPress features and blocks.
• More design flexibility: Easily customize your site using the block editor and Neve’s options.

By following these steps, you can smoothly transition from Zelle to Neve while taking advantage of its modern features and improved performance.