In this video, Marcus shows you step by step how to create a Child Theme, including:
• Practical example using the Hello Elementor Theme
• Practical example with the "Child Theme Configurator" plugin
• Editing style.css & functions.php
• Copying/adjusting header.php
• Integrating tracking scripts in the head
✅ Update-safe customization • ✅ Understanding Parent/Child hierarchy • ✅ Practical & easy to replicate
💡 You will learn:
• When you need a Child Theme
• How WordPress loads template files (Child → Parent)
• Manual vs. Plugin: Hello Elementor & Child Theme Configurator
• Security note regarding PHP files & theme updates
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Chapter Overview:
00:00 Intro
0:27 When do you need a Child Theme?
01:54 Creating a Child Theme (Elementor)
05:40 Creating a Child Theme with Plugin (Child Theme Configurator)
08:00 Summary