Quick Question

Glad to help:

1) “When you say it is not compatible with Theme Customizer, does that mean if I use the plugin and then make it live, activate it, I will then only be able to customize things in this theme, like adding menu items or additional portfolio items, using the plugin?”

It means that any changes made to any theme using the Customizer will not be saved if done on a switched theme. Basically this plugin is for developers and admins who want to preview new themes, test existing themes, and develop themes on a live site. If you want to use the Customizer that’s great, just make sure the theme you are working on (i.e., customizing with the Customizer) is not a switched theme.

2) “Or after I activate the theme then I am done with the plugin and the normal customization will work as it usually does?”

Yes if the plugin is not active, then you can use the Customizer all you want. And even if the plugin *is* active, you can use the Customizer on the actual live theme no problem (i.e., whichever theme is shown as active on the Themes page). It’s only when the theme is a switched theme (i.e., a theme that is active because of Theme Switcha plugin) will any changes made via Customizer not hold.

I hope this helps, let me know if I can provide any further infos.