Theme Catalog and Companion Theme Setup

Step 1: Understand the Two Packages
Help4 Builder Suite is the plugin that owns visual building, templates, styles, modules, and content tools. Help4 Blank is the separate WordPress theme package that provides a quiet standards-based shell. Keeping them separate preserves normal WordPress update and review boundaries while allowing Builder to work with other themes.

Step 2: Open the Theme Catalog
Open Appearance, then Help4 Theme Catalog. Review the compatible theme directions and the current active theme before changing anything. A catalog direction is inspiration and setup guidance, while the companion theme remains intentionally clean instead of shipping one customer site or Help4 marketing design.

Step 3: Install Without Losing Recovery
Before switching an established site, keep a database recovery point, the current theme package, and a record of menus, widgets, templates, and custom code. Install Help4 Blank, preview where supported, and activate only during an approved test window. Theme activation should not delete Builder layouts or media.

Step 4: Apply the Site Design in Builder
Return to Builder Studio and apply an appropriate style pack or site kit. Set the real site name, logo, typography, colors, buttons, forms, header, footer, and templates. Remove sample branding and verify ordinary non-Builder WordPress content still receives a readable theme layout.
