{"id":8548,"date":"2022-06-01T12:58:03","date_gmt":"2022-06-01T16:58:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pair.com\/support\/kb\/?post_type=ht_kb&p=8548"},"modified":"2022-06-01T12:58:06","modified_gmt":"2022-06-01T16:58:06","slug":"third-party-themes-with-podcast-websites","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/www.pair.com\/support\/kb\/third-party-themes-with-podcast-websites\/","title":{"rendered":"Using a Third-Party Theme with Podcast Websites"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Podcast Websites<\/p><\/a>\n\n\n\n

Podcast Websites accounts come with features and exclusive themes<\/a> designed for easy setup and seamless integration. However, there are options for those who want to use a third-party theme on a Podcast Websites account.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can I Use a Third-Party Theme with Podcast Websites?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you can use your third-party theme on a Podcast Websites account. However, some features may not work as intended, like the Podcast Import feature. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To help, we designed the Pair Theme Support plugin. This plugin makes the Podcast Import feature compatible with most third-party themes.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It's important to note that we do not guarantee compatibility or provide support for third-party themes used with our products. However, if you still wish to use a third-party theme, this plugin may help.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How does the Pair Theme Support plugin work? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Once activated on a compatible theme, the Pair Theme Support plugin provides the necessary elements for the Podcast Import feature to work as intended. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When the Podcast Import feature creates a new post for a podcast episode, the Pair Theme Support plugin places a shortcode on the top of the post. This shortcode adds a media player so that visitors can play the podcast directly in the episode post. Without the shortcode, the post would only contain episode details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip: If the plugin doesn't work with your theme, you can try adding this shortcode manually to the top of your podcast posts: [podPlayerAuto] <\/code>

For more information about shortcodes, check out this Shortcodes article<\/a> by WordPress.org.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Activating the Pair Theme Support Plugin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To activate the Pair Theme Support Plugin:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Log in to the WordPress admin interface. In most cases, you can access this at: https:\/\/yoursite.com\/wp-admin<\/em>.

    See specific instructions for accessing your WordPress admin interface in this article<\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>
  2. In the left sidebar, click the Plugins<\/strong> tab<\/li>
  3. In the Plugins column, locate the \"Pair Theme Support Plugin\" and click the Activate<\/strong> button<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    This will activate the Pair Theme Support plugin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    While this plugin works with most<\/em> themes, it is not guaranteed to work with every <\/em>theme. In the case that the Pair Theme Support plugin does not work, you can switch to any of our exclusive themes for seamless integration with the Podcast Import feature: <\/p>\n\n\n\n