{"id":771,"date":"2019-09-26T14:54:12","date_gmt":"2019-09-26T14:54:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/?post_type=documentation&#038;p=771"},"modified":"2026-08-27T14:23:52","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T11:23:52","slug":"install-demo-contents","status":"publish","type":"documentation","link":"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/docs\/general\/install-demo-contents\/","title":{"rendered":"Downloading a Starter Site"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Blocksy Starter Sites give you a ready-made foundation for building a new website, including pre-designed pages, layouts and content that you can customise to match your project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Starter Sites are available for supported builders such as Gutenberg and Elementor, with each template showing the builders and plugins it supports before you begin the import.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-success coblocks-alert-paragraph has-palette-color-8-color has-palette-color-1-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Before you begin<\/strong><br>We recommend importing a Starter Site on a fresh WordPress installation. If you are importing it into an existing website, create a complete backup first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Importing a Starter Site<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Starter Sites are available through the Blocksy Dashboard once the <strong>Blocksy Companion<\/strong> plugin is installed and activated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>From your WordPress Dashboard, navigate to <strong>Blocksy \u2192 Starter Sites<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Browse the available Starter Sites and choose the design you would like to use.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Import<\/strong> to start the installation wizard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the Starter Site supports multiple builders, select the version you want to import.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose whether you want the importer to create and activate a Blocksy child theme.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review the plugins required by the Starter Site and select the ones you want to install.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose which parts of the Starter Site you want to import, then start the import process.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6aa3226e43b4c&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6aa3226e43b4c\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-lightbox wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3454\" height=\"2026\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Screenshot-2026-08-27-at-14.21.06.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15070\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Browse and import Starter Sites from the Blocksy Dashboard.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;galleryId&quot;:&quot;6aa3226e43dde&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/gallery\" class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6aa3226e4420e&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6aa3226e4420e\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1002\" height=\"1240\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-id=\"15071\" src=\"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Screenshot-2026-08-27-at-14.22.20.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15071\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Choose your page builder.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6aa3226e44760&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6aa3226e44760\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1002\" height=\"1244\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-id=\"15072\" src=\"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Screenshot-2026-08-27-at-14.22.32.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15072\" 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data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6aa3226e44c99\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1244\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-id=\"15073\" src=\"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Screenshot-2026-08-27-at-14.22.45.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15073\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Install the required plugins.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">The Starter Site importer guides you through the available installation options.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Video Tutorial<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you prefer to follow the process visually, the video below walks through importing a Starter Site with Blocksy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Import a Starter Site with Blocksy | Blocksy Basics\" width=\"1290\" height=\"968\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UhKybXer4j8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">How to Import a Starter Site with Blocksy | Blocksy Basics<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Troubleshooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the import does not complete successfully, the following guides cover the most common server requirements and Starter Site installation issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-995f960e wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/docs\/troubleshooting\/minimum-system-requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/minimum-system-requirements.jpg\" alt=\"Blocksy minimum system requirements documentation\" class=\"wp-image-5110\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/docs\/troubleshooting\/minimum-system-requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Minimum System Requirements<\/strong><\/a><\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/docs\/troubleshooting\/starter-site-import-stuck-at-xx\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/starter-site-stuck-1024x666-1.jpg\" alt=\"Blocksy Starter Site import troubleshooting\" class=\"wp-image-3707\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/docs\/troubleshooting\/starter-site-import-stuck-at-xx\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Starter Site Import Stuck at 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