Hi thmoasrg1,
I don’t want to assume anything here, but there a couple of questions to specify the exact cause of your problem:
- Exactly what update was it? Theme update, WordPress update, Plugin update?
- Do you know what a child-theme is?
If you are using a child-theme, then please disregard the rest.
If the update you mention was a theme update and it completely disregulates your sites, it sounds to me that you may be making the custom changes to the ORIGINAL (parent) theme instead of a child-theme. I used WordPress for a couple years before I discovered this time-saving, brilliant concept. I hope this may help you in the future:
If this is the case, please reconsider your rating of this theme as the Sydney and Moesia “FREE” themes have benefited me tremendously.
WordPress Codex: Child-Themes
There are a few reasons why you would want to use a child theme:
If you modify a theme directly and it is updated, then your modifications may be lost. By using a child theme you will ensure that your modifications are preserved…
How To Create A Child Theme, And Why You Should Be Using One
How to Create a WordPress Child Theme (Video)