How to Use the New Course Theme Customizer in GoHighLevel
The new course Theme Customizer in GoHighLevel makes it easy to redesign your online course experience without breaking existing layouts. If you are migrating from tools like ClickUp or other platforms, this guide walks you step by step through accessing, editing, and safely applying a new theme to your courses.
This how-to article explains where to find the Theme Customizer, how the new course structure works, and what changes actually affect your live students.
Overview of the New GoHighLevel Course Structure
The updated course system in GoHighLevel introduces a new way to organize lessons and themes while still preserving your previous layouts for active students.
- Existing courses created before the update keep their original layout for current students.
- New themes only apply to future course enrollments unless you explicitly switch layouts.
- A dedicated Theme Customizer controls the visual style of your course areas.
Understanding this separation is crucial before you customize anything, so you can update design without disrupting learners already using the old layout.
How to Open the GoHighLevel Theme Customizer for Courses
Follow these steps to access the new Theme Customizer inside your GoHighLevel account:
- Log in to your GoHighLevel account.
- Navigate to your Courses or Membership area.
- Open a course that uses (or will use) the new structure.
- Look for the Theme or Customize option associated with the course.
- Click to launch the Theme Customizer interface.
Once the Theme Customizer is open, you will be able to preview and edit the visual layout of your course pages before changes go live.
Key Concepts: Old vs New Course Layouts in GoHighLevel
The introduction of the new course system in GoHighLevel is designed to be backward compatible with your existing content:
- Old Layout: Courses created before the update continue to use the original design for all currently enrolled students.
- New Layout: The redesigned theme and structure apply to new courses or new enrollments after switching.
- Theme Isolation: Changing a theme in the new system does not retroactively redesign the old layout that current students see.
This separation allows you to rebuild and test a new design while keeping your existing students on the familiar layout.
Using the GoHighLevel Theme Customizer Step by Step
Inside the Theme Customizer you can adjust how your course looks and behaves. While specific options may evolve, the general process is:
- Open the Customizer: Launch the Theme Customizer from your course settings as described earlier.
- Choose the Area to Edit: Select which part of the course you want to style, such as the course overview page, lesson pages, or navigation.
- Adjust Visual Settings: Customize elements like colors, fonts, spacing, headers, and containers according to your brand.
- Preview Changes: Use the live preview in GoHighLevel to see what your updated course layout will look like to new students.
- Save Theme: Save your theme once you are satisfied with the changes. The theme becomes available to be applied to new course enrollments.
Work methodically and validate changes in preview mode so that the final design is clear and consistent.
What the GoHighLevel Theme Customizer Does Not Change
The new Theme Customizer focuses on visual design. It does not alter key structural or access rules for students already in the old layout.
- Existing students remain on the layout they started with unless you deliberately move them.
- Lesson content and course progress tracking remain intact.
- Only new enrollments into courses using the new structure see the updated theme by default.
This safeguards current learning experiences while you experiment with fresh designs for future cohorts.
How to Safely Move to the New GoHighLevel Course Layout
If you want to transition from the old layout to the new layout for future students, use this safe workflow:
- Create or Duplicate a Course: Set up a new course or duplicate an existing one that you want to modernize.
- Apply the New Theme: Use the GoHighLevel Theme Customizer to design the new visual style for this course.
- Test Internally: Enroll a test user or internal account to verify the course looks and behaves as expected in the new layout.
- Redirect New Students: Begin sending new enrollments to the updated course while keeping the old one live for existing students.
- Gradual Migration (Optional): When appropriate, you can manually migrate or re-enroll students into the new version if you want everyone on the same layout.
This incremental approach lets you modernize your presentation without interrupting existing learning paths.
Best Practices When Designing GoHighLevel Course Themes
To get the most from the GoHighLevel Theme Customizer and keep your courses user-friendly, consider these best practices:
Maintain Brand Consistency in GoHighLevel
- Use your primary and secondary brand colors consistently across headers, buttons, and backgrounds.
- Choose one or two fonts that match your main website or funnel pages.
- Align spacing, borders, and content widths with your other GoHighLevel assets for a cohesive look.
Prioritize Student Experience
- Keep navigation simple and visible so students can quickly find lessons and sections.
- Ensure text contrast is high enough for readability on all screens.
- Avoid overly cluttered layouts; white space helps learners focus.
Preview Across Devices
- Use the preview modes inside GoHighLevel to check your course layout on desktop, tablet, and mobile.
- Verify that menus, lesson lists, and buttons are easily tappable on smaller screens.
- Confirm that images and videos resize correctly and do not break the layout.
Troubleshooting Theme Changes in GoHighLevel
If your new course theme does not appear or behavior seems unexpected, review the following:
- Check Course Version: Confirm that the course is using the new structure and not the older layout.
- Confirm Enrollment Timing: Remember that existing students may still see the old layout; new themes primarily affect new enrollments.
- Reopen the Theme Customizer: Verify that your changes were properly saved and published inside GoHighLevel.
- Test With a New User: Enroll a fresh test account to see what a brand-new student experiences.
If issues persist, compare your setup with the official documentation for the new Theme Customizer.
Official GoHighLevel Documentation and Further Help
For the most accurate and up-to-date technical references on the new course Theme Customizer, review the official article on the GoHighLevel help center: New Theme Customizer for Courses.
If you need strategic help designing high-converting course layouts or integrating course design into a broader funnel strategy, you can also consult experts at Consultevo for implementation and optimization support.
By using the new course Theme Customizer in GoHighLevel thoughtfully, you can upgrade your student experience, protect existing enrollments, and keep your brand presentation consistent across every part of your learning environment.
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