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Import Demo Content

Importing a demo is usually the fastest way to kickstart your project. It sets up your site to look just like ours, giving you a solid foundation to build on.

Watch this quick video to see the One-Click Import in action:

This is by far the easiest way to go.

Before we start, verify your URL structure.

  1. Head to Settings → Permalinks.
  2. Under Common Settings, make sure Post name is selected.
  3. Hit Save Changes.

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Don't Skip This!

The importer needs "Post name" permalinks to do its job properly. If you skip this, things might break later on.

Step 2: Start Import

  1. Go to RealHomes → Demo Import.
  2. Browse the designs (Ultra, Modern, Classic).
  3. Found the one you like? Click the Import Demo button.

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Step 3: Confirm and Wait

  1. You’ll see a list of plugins to install. Just click Continue & Import.
  2. Hang tight. We're downloading a lot of content and images for you. This might take a few minutes, depending on your internet and server speed.

Continue & Import

If It Gets Stuck

If the import stalls or fails, don't panic! It's usually just a server timeout. Run the import again. The system is smart, it will recognize what's already there and pick up right where it left off.

Step 4: All Done!

When it's finished, you’ll get a success message. Click Visit Site to admire your new website!

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Step 5: Regenerate Styles (Optional)

If colors or layouts look a tiny bit off, Elementor just needs a quick refresh.

  1. Go to Elementor → Tools.
  2. Click Regenerate Files & Data.
  3. Save changes, and you're good.

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Method 2: Manual Import (Advanced)

Only use this if the One-Click method just isn't working for you, usually due to strict server limits.

Step 1: Install Importers

  1. Navigate to Tools → Import.
  2. Install the WordPress importer.
  3. Run it.

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Step 2: Import Content (XML)

  1. Unzip the rh-main-package.zip from ThemeForest.
  2. Find the Import XML folder inside.
  3. Upload the XML file for your design (like realhomes-modern.xml) to the WordPress importer.
  4. Assign the posts to a user and check the box to "Download and import file attachments".
  5. Submit and wait.

Step 3: Import Menus

  1. Go to Appearance → Menus.
  2. Select the menu you just imported.
  3. In Menu Settings at the bottom, check Main Menu.
  4. Save it.

Step 4: Set Homepage

  1. Head to Settings → Reading.
  2. Select A static page.
  3. Set Homepage to "Home" and Posts page to "News" (or "Blog").
  4. Save changes.

Step 5: Import Customizer Settings

  1. Install the Customizer Export/Import plugin.
  2. Go to RealHomes → Customize Settings → Export/Import.
  3. Upload the .dat file from the manual import folder matching your design.

Step 6: Import Widgets

  1. Install the Widget Importer & Exporter plugin.
  2. Go to Tools → Widget Importer & Exporter.
  3. Upload the .wie file.

❓ Need a Hand?

If you're stuck, come say hi on our support site. We'll help you get sorted out!