This section provides a detailed walkthrough of importing demo content using Yomooh’s built-in demo importer. The process allows you to replicate our professionally designed demo sites with just a few clicks.

Before You Begin: Essential Preparations

1. Complete Theme Installation

   • Ensure Yomooh theme is properly installed and activated

   • Verify Yomooh Core Plugin is installed (required for demo import)

2. System Requirements Check

   • PHP memory limit: Minimum 256MB (512MB recommended)

   • Max execution time: At least 300 seconds

   • WordPress file permissions properly set

3. Backup Your Site

   • Use plugins like UpdraftPlus or your hosting backup tools

   • Particularly important if you have existing content

Accessing the Demo Importer

1. Navigate to: Yomooh Theme > Theme Demo in your WordPress dashboard

2. You’ll see a grid layout of available demo sites including:

   • Corporate Business

   • Creative Agency

   • Modern Blog

   • eCommerce Shop

   • Portfolio Showcase

Demo Preview Feature

1. Click the “Preview” button on any demo to:

   • View the demo in a lightbox

   • Examine layout options

   • Check color schemes

   • Review page templates

2. Preview helps you:

   • Select the most suitable demo

   • Understand what content will be imported

   • Plan your customization strategy

Comprehensive Import Process

Step 1: Initiate Import

1. Click “Import” on your chosen demo

2. The system will display an import configuration panel with:

Step 2: Import Options Selection

You’ll see three main import sections:

1. Content Options

   • ☑ demo contents > for Posts and pages menu.

   • ☑ customizer > for Customizer settings.

   • ☑ Options > for theme settings.

   • ☑ Widgets > for widgets like sidebar footer columns.

2. Plugin Recommendations

   • Required plugins

   • Recommended plugins

Step 3: Execution Phase

1. Click “Import Now” button

2. The system will:

   • First install required plugins if missing

   • Then download demo content files

   • Process content in stages (visible progress bar)

   • Apply theme settings last

📌 Important Notes During Import:

• Do not close the browser tab

• Avoid navigating away from the page

• Some hosting may take 5-10 minutes (complex demos)

Post-Import Procedures

1. Final Configuration

 

📌 Note: If your imported Elementor pages appear broken or empty, it may be due to a new feature conflict. To fix this, go to Elementor → Settings → Features, and under “Flexbox Container” or “Nested Elements”, set them to Inactive. Then save changes and re-edit the page in Elementor.

 

After successful import:

1. Homepage Setup

   • Go to Settings > Reading

   • Set “Your homepage displays” to static page

   • Select the imported homepage

2. Menu Assignment

   • Navigate to Appearance > Menus

   • Assign the imported menu to proper locations

3. Permalinks Refresh

   • Go to Settings > Permalinks

   • Simply click “Save Changes”

2. Recommended Checks

1. Verify all pages imported correctly

2. Check media files for proper display

3. Test contact forms functionality

4. Review slider configurations

Troubleshooting Common Import Issues

 

📌 Note: If your imported Elementor pages appear broken or empty, it may be due to a new feature conflict. To fix this, go to Elementor → Settings → Features, and under “Flexbox Container” or “Nested Elements”, set them to Inactive. Then save changes and re-edit the page in Elementor.

 

❌ Import Stuck at Certain Percentage

• Solution: Refresh page and restart import

• Increase PHP limits if persistent

❌ Missing Images After Import

• Solution: Use “Regenerate Thumbnails” plugin

• Check media library permissions

❌ Plugin Installation Failures

• Solution: Manually install problematic plugins

• Verify plugin compatibility

❌ White Screen During Import

• Solution: Increase PHP memory to 512MB

• Disable caching plugins temporarily

Customizing After Import

1. Content Modifications

   • Edit pages via Elementor or default editor

   • Replace placeholder content with your own

2. Design Tweaks

   • Access Yomooh Customizer for colors/fonts

   • Adjust layouts via theme options

3. Adding New Elements

   • Create additional pages as needed

   • Extend with WooCommerce if applicable

📌 Pro Tip: Make all customizations in a child theme to preserve changes during updates.

Final Notes

1. Performance Considerations

   • Optimize images after import

   • Consider caching solutions

2. Backup After Successful Import

   • Create a fresh backup of your configured site

3. Support Resources

   • Dedicated support for import issues

For additional help, contact our support team at support@somnest.net with:

• Your hosting environment details

• Screenshots of any errors

• Steps you’ve already tried