> ## Knowledge Base Index > Fetch the complete knowledge base index at: https://help.weltpixel.com/sitemap.xml > Use this file to discover available pages before exploring further. > Pure-Markdown content can be obtained by appending a '.md' suffix to the content URLs listed in the sitemap (without the trailing slash). # How to Go Live with Magento 2 in less than 30 days using the Pearl Theme - 50 step guide [tutorial] ![pearl-theme-magento2-hero.png](https://support.weltpixel.com/hc/article_attachments/360010392173/Pearl_Responsive_Theme_For_Magento_2.png) **A. Choose the right Magento 2 hosting** **1) Select optimized Magento 2 hosting** Picking the right host is critical for performance, security, and uptime—especially with Magento 2. This guide helps you evaluate providers: https://support.weltpixel.com/hc/en-us/articles/115004433688-Choosing-the-right-Magento-2-hosting --- **B. Magento 2 installation** **2) Install Magento 2 (optional)** Many hosts provide pre-installed Magento. If not, use this step-by-step Composer guide to install Magento 2 via SSH: https://support.weltpixel.com/hc/en-us/articles/115004531428-How-to-install-Magento-2-with-sample-data-via-Composer-Step-by-step-guide- --- **C. Pearl Theme installation** **3) Install the Pearl Theme for Magento 2** Paid WeltPixel themes install and update via Composer only (since 1.16.0). Get Composer access under **My Products** at account.weltpixel.com, then follow the Composer steps: https://help.weltpixel.com/en/article/how-to-install-an-extension-in-magento-2-weltpixel-guides-u0d9ay/ ${frame}[](//www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/cToyLkoW7_c) --- **D. Magento catalog configuration** **4) Add/import products and categories** Populate a few products and categories first so you can see real layouts while configuring design options. Official docs by product type: https://docs.magento.com/m2/ce/user_guide/catalog.html --- **E. Design configuration with Pearl Theme** **5) Set page widths for store sections** You can run a full-width homepage and use a fixed max-width (e.g., 1400px) for category, product, and default pages. Configuration details: https://support.weltpixel.com/hc/en-us/articles/115003702133-How-to-customize-the-width-for-your-store-sections-in-Magento-2-Pearl-Theme **6) Configure the header and upload your logo** a) Choose a header style (V1–V4) and adjust colors, sticky behavior (desktop/mobile), icons, and more. Demo: https://pearl.weltpixel.com Guide: https://support.weltpixel.com/hc/en-us/articles/115003628833-How-to-customize-your-header-in-Magento-2-Pearl b) Upload your logo and apply your brand: https://www.weltpixel.com/resources/PearlTheme/User-Guide-WeltPixel-Pearl-Theme-Magento2.html#how-to-change-logo c) Set a global promo or “demo store” message if needed: https://www.weltpixel.com/resources/PearlTheme/User-Guide-WeltPixel-Pearl-Theme-Magento2.html#general-settings **7) Configure search design (header) and Ajax Search results** - Header Search: Version 1 (default) or Version 2 - Ajax Results: Version 1, Version 2 (White / Horizontal), Version 2 (Black / Vertical) Guide: https://support.weltpixel.com/hc/en-us/articles/360007977453-How-to-set-the-search-design-and-ajax-search-functionality-in-Magento-2-using-Pearl-Theme **8) Configure the Mega Menu** Create professional, flexible navigation (default/sectioned/boxed/full-width) and set mobile breakpoints. Demo: https://pearl.weltpixel.com Guide: https://www.weltpixel.com/resources/PearlTheme/User-Guide-WeltPixel-Pearl-Theme-Magento2.html#mega-menu **9) Set up the footer (version/logo/links)** a) Choose Footer V1–V4 b) Configure the Pre-footer Demo: https://pearl.weltpixel.com Guide: https://www.weltpixel.com/resources/PearlTheme/User-Guide-WeltPixel-Pearl-Theme-Magento2.html#prefooter-footer **10) Build your homepage with Pearl elements** - Set/change your homepage. View demos: https://pearl.weltpixel.com - Customize content, text, and images: https://support.weltpixel.com/hc/en-us/articles/115005199487-How-to-set-a-Homepage-as-default-page-for-my-Magento-store- - Add sliders/OWL Carousels (optional): https://www.weltpixel.com/owl-carousel-and-slider.html - Integrate Instagram (optional): https://www.weltpixel.com/instagram-widget-advanced-for-magento-2.html - Combine sections from multiple demos (optional) - Insert theme features on the homepage/any page (optional): https://support.weltpixel.com/hc/en-us/articles/360007984653-Add-theme-features-to-homepage-or-any-other-CMS-page-or-block-using-Pearl-Theme **11) Configure category page layout** - Choose hover details and which elements display - Set grid (2/3/4/5 products per row) - Configure toolbar and pagination - Show/hide item elements (hover and non-hover) Guide: https://www.weltpixel.com/resources/PearlTheme/User-Guide-WeltPixel-Pearl-Theme-Magento2.html#category-page - Enable Quick View (Design V1/V2): https://www.weltpixel.com/resources/PearlTheme/User-Guide-WeltPixel-Pearl-Theme-Magento2.html#quick-view **12) Configure product page layout** Demo: https://pearl.weltpixel.com - Gallery/Info layout (V1–V4 or custom) - Tabs/accordion Guide: https://www.weltpixel.com/resources/PearlTheme/User-Guide-WeltPixel-Pearl-Theme-Magento2.html#product-page - Configure product page carousels (OWL): https://www.weltpixel.com/owl-carousel-and-slider.html **13) Store identity and other settings** - Button and store colors - Fonts - Store links - Ratings color - Breadcrumbs - Back to top button Guide: https://www.weltpixel.com/resources/PearlTheme/User-Guide-WeltPixel-Pearl-Theme-Magento2.html#frontend-options **14) Configure the Contact page and contact info** Two designs included: - Contact Page V1 (default Magento) - Contact Page V2 (WeltPixel) Guide: https://support.weltpixel.com/hc/en-us/articles/360007880294-How-to-change-Contact-Page-version-in-Pearl-Theme-Edit-contact-info- **15) Configure the Custom Thank You Page** Included in the Pearl Theme Pack (adds newsletter signup, custom blocks, and more). https://www.weltpixel.com/custom-checkout-thank-you-page.html **16) Configure store emails** a) **Enhanced Emails** (Professional Pack) — responsive templates with editor + Gmail markup: https://www.weltpixel.com/magento-2-email-template-editor-with-gmail-markup-support.html b) **Default Magento emails**: https://docs.magento.com/m2/ce/user_guide/configuration/sales/sales-emails.html --- **F. Performance and SEO** **17) Configure an advanced XML sitemap** Included in the Pearl Pack. Generate sitemaps and control visibility for products, categories, CMS, plus add custom URLs with attributes. https://www.weltpixel.com/resources/PearlTheme/User-Guide-WeltPixel-Pearl-Theme-Magento2.html#sitemap **18) Enable Rich Snippets (deprecated)** Included in the Pearl Pack. Add Google Rich Results, Open Graph, Twitter Cards, and Pinterest Rich Pins. https://www.weltpixel.com/resources/PearlTheme/User-Guide-WeltPixel-Pearl-Theme-Magento2.html#rich-snippets **19) Use Ajax Layered Navigation with multi-select** Included in the Pearl Pack. Help customers filter fast (size, color, material, price, etc.) and boost conversion. https://www.weltpixel.com/resources/PearlTheme/User-Guide-WeltPixel-Pearl-Theme-Magento2.html#layered-navigation **20) Enable Ajax Infinite Scroll or Ajax pagination** Included in the Pearl Pack. Reduce friction and help users browse more products. https://www.weltpixel.com/resources/PearlTheme/User-Guide-WeltPixel-Pearl-Theme-Magento2.html#ajax-catalog **21) Enable Lazy Loading for images** Included in the Pearl Pack. Load images on scroll across listings, search, PDPs (incl. related/up-sell/cross-sell) to speed up pages. https://www.weltpixel.com/magento-2-lazy-load-product-extension.html --- **G. Enhanced analytics and GTM** **22) Set up Google Tag Manager & Enhanced Ecommerce (deprecated)** This module has had no releases since July 2023. Its replacement is Google Analytics 4 PRO. https://www.weltpixel.com/resources/PearlTheme/User-Guide-WeltPixel-Pearl-Theme-Magento2.html#analytics --- **H. Store setup configuration** **23) Country options** https://docs.magento.com/m2/ce/user_guide/stores/country-options.html **24) State options** https://docs.magento.com/m2/ce/user_guide/stores/state-options.html **25) Locale/language settings** https://docs.magento.com/m2/ce/user_guide/stores/locale-options.html **26) Store information** https://docs.magento.com/m2/ce/user_guide/stores/store-information.html **27) Currency setup** https://docs.magento.com/m2/ce/user_guide/stores/currency.html **28) Store email addresses** https://docs.magento.com/m2/ce/user_guide/stores/store-email-addresses.html **29) Taxes** https://docs.magento.com/m2/ce/user_guide/tax/tax-settings-general.html **30) Shipping origin** https://docs.magento.com/m2/ce/user_guide/shipping/point-of-origin.html **31) Shipping methods/rates** https://docs.magento.com/m2/ce/user_guide/shipping/methods-basic.html **32) Payment methods** https://docs.magento.com/m2/ce/user_guide/payment/payment-methods.html **33) Favicon** https://docs.magento.com/m2/ce/user_guide/design/favicon.html **34) Welcome message** https://docs.magento.com/m2/ce/user_guide/design/welcome-message.html **35) Copyright notice** https://docs.magento.com/m2/ce/user_guide/design/copyright-notice.html --- **I. Speed optimizations** **36) Disable unused features & use Advanced Bundling (Speed Optimization module)** https://support.weltpixel.com/hc/en-us/articles/360007965373-Improve-Magento-store-speed-Disable-unused-Pearl-Theme-extensions-and-Design-Elements **37) Follow the Magento 2 speed guide** https://support.weltpixel.com/hc/en-us/articles/115003450474-How-to-speed-up-your-Magento-2-store-and-increase-performance- --- **J. Extra features** **38) Multi-Store, Multi-Brand** Included in the Pearl Pack. Show Brands/Languages in the header and allow seamless cross-store purchasing. https://www.weltpixel.com/multi-store-multi-brand-language-magento-2.html Also see: - Websites/Stores/Views: https://docs.magento.com/m2/ce/user_guide/stores/websites-stores-views.html - Set child themes for each store view (Pearl multi-store): https://support.weltpixel.com/hc/en-us/articles/115003645074-How-to-use-Pearl-Theme-on-multiple-store-views-Important-update-install-instructions **39) Smart Product Tabs** Included in the Pearl Pack. Dynamically add tabs on PDPs based on attribute values (no code). https://www.weltpixel.com/smart-product-tabs.html **40) Instagram integration** Included in the Pearl Pack. Showcase your Instagram feed anywhere. https://www.weltpixel.com/instagram-widget-advanced-for-magento-2.html **41) CMS Block Scheduler (Professional Pack)** Schedule/target CMS content (blocks, banners, promos, events). https://www.weltpixel.com/magento2-cms-block-scheduler.html **42) Full Page Scroll (Professional Pack)** Create immersive presentation pages with full-page sections and optional landscape sliders. https://www.weltpixel.com/full-page-scroll-for-magento-2.html **43) Enhanced Quick Cart** Included in the Pearl Pack. Upgrade the mini cart UI/UX and send customers straight to checkout to lift conversions. https://www.weltpixel.com/magento-2-quick-cart-checkout.html --- **K. Useful extras** **44) Debug conflicts with 3rd-party extensions** https://support.weltpixel.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000609633-How-to-debug-use-WeltPixel-Debugger-and-fix-Magento-2-extension-conflicts **45) Check product versions** https://support.weltpixel.com/hc/en-us/articles/360007254073-How-do-I-check-the-theme-product-extension-version-and-change-log- **46) Upgrade the Pearl Theme** https://support.weltpixel.com/hc/en-us/articles/115004480528-How-can-I-upgrade-update-Pearl-Theme-to-latest-version- **47) Upgrade Magento & apply security patches** https://support.weltpixel.com/hc/en-us/articles/360007827854-How-to-upgrade-Magento-2-to-a-newer-version-and-install-latest-security-patches **48) Customize the theme (.css / .xml / .phtml / .js)** Examples and best practices: https://support.weltpixel.com/hc/en-us/articles/115000705293-How-to-customize-css-xml-phtml-js-files-in-Magento-2-examples-Tutorial- **49) Insert a CMS block via widget (various locations)** https://support.weltpixel.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000620554-How-to-insert-a-CMS-block-in-different-sections-of-your-store-using-magento-widget **50) Store maintenance & custom development** End-to-end services across design, development, hosting, payments, fraud, feeds, and analysis—built on Magento Open Source/Commerce. https://www.weltpixel.com/magento-migration/magento-development.html ![weltpixel-wesupply-funnel-signature.png](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/3/6/b/f/36bfa3f342a12a00/c4e21802-64fa-4d0f-955e-9fe49d_wqvndx.png)