AI-assisted design themes can speed up styling, but still need quick human QA before going live.
When to Use This Guide
Use this before publishing new monetized content, changing integrations, or troubleshooting connection issues.
Before You Start
- You are logged into WordPress with an Administrator account.
- You can access PassiveWP -> Settings.
- You have any required keys or partner credentials ready.
Exact Menu Path
WordPress Admin -> PassiveWP -> Settings -> Design
Step-by-Step Walkthrough
Step 1: Go to PassiveWP -> Settings -> Design, then open the AI Theme section.
Go here WordPress Admin→PassiveWP→Settings→Design
Do this In WordPress Admin→PassiveWP→Settings→Design, open "Create Theme With AI", set theme details, click "Generate Theme", review output, then click Save Changes.
Confirm Theme generation should complete and a styled preview should appear without red error notices.
Step 2: Enter a unique theme name, choose style direction and color mode, and select your AI model.
Go here WordPress Admin→PassiveWP→Settings→Design
Do this In WordPress Admin→PassiveWP→Settings→Design, fill theme name/style/color mode, add optional brand notes or logo/URL values, then run generation and review the preview before saving.
Confirm Theme generation should complete and a styled preview should appear without red error notices.
Step 3: Add optional brand notes, website URL, logo URL, or brand colors to guide the output.
Go here WordPress Admin→PassiveWP→Settings→Design
Do this In WordPress Admin→PassiveWP→Settings→Design, fill theme name/style/color mode, add optional brand notes or logo/URL values, then run generation and review the preview before saving.
Confirm After saving, reload the Design tab and confirm your theme settings are still selected.
Step 4: Click Generate AI Theme and wait until all block styles finish generating.
Go here WordPress Admin→PassiveWP→Settings→Design
Do this In WordPress Admin→PassiveWP→Settings→Design, open "Create Theme With AI", set theme details, click "Generate Theme", review output, then click Save Changes.
Confirm Theme generation should complete and a styled preview should appear without red error notices.
Step 5: Preview the generated theme with real product blocks and check readability, contrast, and button clarity.
Go here WordPress Admin→PassiveWP→Settings→Design
Do this In WordPress Admin→PassiveWP→Settings→Design, open preview with real product blocks, check button contrast and text legibility on desktop/mobile, then adjust and save.
Confirm CTA buttons, price text, and badges should be readable on both desktop and mobile preview.
Step 6: Make manual edits where needed, save settings, and apply the theme to one test page first.
Go here WordPress Admin→PassiveWP→Settings→Design
Do this In WordPress Admin→PassiveWP→Settings→Design, change one style setting at a time, save, and preview product blocks on desktop and mobile.
Confirm After saving, reload the Design tab and confirm your theme settings are still selected.
Step 7: Validate desktop and mobile rendering, then roll out to high-traffic pages and track CTR changes.
Go here WordPress Admin→PassiveWP→Settings→Design
Do this In WordPress Admin→PassiveWP→Settings→Design, change one style setting at a time, save, and preview product blocks on desktop and mobile.
Confirm CTA buttons, price text, and badges should be readable on both desktop and mobile preview.
Quick Troubleshooting Checks
- Re-open the same settings tab and confirm values are still present.
- Run the built-in test for that integration (Amazon/OpenAI/MaxMind).
- If a key is defined in wp-config, update it there instead of the UI field.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Leaving defaults in place without checking if they match your niche.
- Ignoring failed connection tests before publishing monetized content.
- Using invalid or expired credentials and expecting background jobs to recover.
Success Checklist
- Connection test returns success.
- Defaults match your target country and monetization style.
- A test post renders correctly on desktop and mobile.
Pro Tips for Affiliate Marketers
- Re-test credentials after rotating keys.
- Keep credentials in one secure document so your team stays synced.
- Review settings monthly, especially before seasonal campaigns.
If You Get Stuck
Open the matching troubleshooting article in this help center and repeat one step at a time instead of changing multiple settings at once.
