It took a while but I was able to get a start on the localhost. Recap: I'm creating a child theme using a Genesis framework and I have to use a locally hosted WP site in order to do it. That basically means that I can add, edit, and delete files within the folders and it'll automatically register in the local site, but I don't have to create a domain name or pay for a hosting site because I've essentially created my own. Either way, I'm using WAMP as an FTP client (and I thought I'd have to use FileZilla, but I actually don't) and, as I mentioned previously, I'm using NetBeans as a text editor (which is great thus far). When I first altered the wp-config file, everything was fine. But I had some issues after editing the htaccess.php that led me to make changes in one of the Apache files (this is all within the WAMP folder, because it maintains the file path to the WP site) in order to make whatever changes I make multisite capable. So changes. Great. Glad that happened. I upload the Genesis theme and go to the Dashboard to make sure that the themes are loaded properly and all .... Li and behold the only theme that is accessible is the twentysixteen theme. The default WP theme. I can't access the twentyfourteen or the other defaults, much less the Genesis theme. Great right? This is where I say how I fix everything and am able to view and change the themes but no. No. I started a forum question to see if anyone knew what the fix is. But since the file path lines up, I'm not missing any files, and everything is properly configured, and I can't seem to find any other articles, forums, or pages that reference the issue (it can't be hat unique, eh?), I'm just going to have to wait for some intelligent fellow WP user or a mod to educate me a bit. Exciting! I was really ready to get started working on the theme but I guess that'll have to wait. If any one has any suggestions, please speak up! I'd really like to get back to work.
