Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a WordPress Theme. This documentation consists of several parts and shows you the entire process of setting up and administering a WordPress Website from scratch.
What is WordPress CMS?
WordPress is a free and open source blogging tool and a content management system (CMS) based on PHP and MySQL. It enables you to build Websites and powerful on-line applications and requires almost no technical skills or knowledge to manage. Many aspects, including its ease of use and extensibility, have made WordPress the most popular Web site software available. Learn More
What is a WordPress template
A WordPress template is a skin for a website built with the WordPress CMS platform. In other words, you can easily change your WordPress Web site appearance by installing a new template in a few easy steps. With all its simplicity, a WordPress template is provided with all the necessary source files and you are free to edit or extend it the way you need.
Help and Support
- mail us: support@starthemes.net
Files structure
The template package you have downloaded consists of several folders. Let's see what each folder contains:
- documentation - contains documentation files.
- documentation.html - the main documentation file. You are right here :)
- screenshots - contains template screenshots. Not for production.
- theme - contains WordPress theme files.
- theme####.zip - this folder content all the necessary files for the theme.
- sample_data - contains files that can make your WordPress website look like our live demo.
- sample_data.xml - contains all template sample data (posts, pages, categories, etc.).
- various images and other media files
- manuall_install - contains files that can make your WordPress website look like our live demo.
- uploads - contains theme images.
- theme#####.sql - database backup file (contains theme content).
- license.txt - contains license details.
- readme.txt - contain information about theme images path and font use and usage scritps.
Template installation
Template installation is very easy process. The installation process includes only two simple steps: theme installation and sample data installation.
All installation steps can be done within WordPress interface. It makes process comfortable and fast.
Step 1. Theme installation
- Go to the menu Appearance > Themes and click the Add New Theme button.
- Click the Upload link.
- Click the Browse button and navigate to the unzipped template package on your computer.
- Look for a file called glamup-pro.zip Click on it to select, then click OK.
- Click the Install Now button and wait until the installation is complete.
- Click the Activate link to change the current layout of the site to the theme your purchased.
- Go to Appearance >> Theme Options >> Restore Default.
Congratulations, your theme have been successfully installed!
Step 2. Sample Data Installation
To make your WordPress website look like our live demo, please follow the instructions below.
- Go to the tools Select import option and select wordpress and install then browse xml file and you'r done. See below screenshot.
How to set up homepage
Setup Header
Follow these instructions to setup header.
- For Top Header: For changing top header contact details go to Appearance >> Theme Option >> Basic Setting >> Add Contact Details - Social Icons
- For Site Name/Logo: For changing site name go to Settings >> General >> Site Title OR if you want to uplaod logo for your site go to Appearance >> Theme Options >> Basic settings >> Logo. Please see the theme option tab in this documentation for more details.
- For Navigation: See the Setup Navigation tab of this documentation.
- For Slider: Go to Appearance >> Theme Options >> Homepage Slider >> Upload image, Add Title and Sub Title
Setup Welcome to Our Hair Salon Section
For setting up Welcome to Our Hair Salon First section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Select Section 1.
Shortcode/Content for Welcome to Our Hair Salon First Section.
[about_wrap][about_left sub_title="About Us" title="Welcome to Our Hair Salon We Will Change Your Look!"]We are committed to using high-quality hair care products to ensure that your hair receives the best possible treatment. From shampoos and conditioners to styling products.[/about_left][about_right image_path="http://localhost/star/glamup/wp-content/themes/glamup-pro/images/abt-thumb.jpg"][popup_video video_link="https://vimeo.com/179023166"][/about_right][/about_wrap]
Setup Counter Section
For setting up Counter section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Select Section 2.
Shortcode/Content for Counter Section.
[row][column col="3"][counter title="Healthy and Happy Customers" count="7200" number_color="#9f7150" title_color="#ffffff" plus="yes"][/column][column col="3"][counter title="Professional barber specialist" count="24" number_color="#9f7150" title_color="#ffffff" plus="yes"][/column][column col="3"][counter title="Years of impeccable & successful work" count="135" number_color="#9f7150" title_color="#ffffff" plus="yes"][/column][column col="3"][counter title="Diplomas & Awards Of Our Barbershop" count="450" number_color="#9f7150" title_color="#ffffff" plus="yes"][/column][/row]
Setup Services We Provide Section
For setting up Services We Provide Second section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Select Section 3.
Shortcode/Content for Services We Provide Second Section.
[row][column col="4"][services image_path="http://localhost/star/glamup/wp-content/themes/glamup-pro/images/ser-1.jpg" title="Haircut" link="#"][/column][column col="4"][services image_path="http://localhost/star/glamup/wp-content/themes/glamup-pro/images/ser-2.jpg" title="Hairdryer" link="#"][/column][column col="4"][services image_path="http://localhost/star/glamup/wp-content/themes/glamup-pro/images/ser-3.jpg" title="Hair Coloring" link="#"][/column][column col="4"][services image_path="http://localhost/star/glamup/wp-content/themes/glamup-pro/images/ser-4.jpg" title="Hair Style" link="#"][/column][column col="4"][services image_path="http://localhost/star/glamup/wp-content/themes/glamup-pro/images/ser-5.jpg" title="Smooth Shaving" link="#"][/column][column col="4"][services image_path="http://localhost/star/glamup/wp-content/themes/glamup-pro/images/ser-6.jpg" title="Hair Trimming" link="#"][/column][/row]
Setup Hair Care Price Section
For setting up Hair Care Price section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Select Section 4.
Shortcode/Content for Hair Care Price Section.
[row][column col="6"][offer_item image_path="http://localhost/star/glamup/wp-content/themes/glamup-pro/images/ofr-1.jpg" title="Hair Cutting & Trimming" price="$25"]Our stylists approach every haircut[/offer_item][offer_item image_path="http://localhost/star/glamup/wp-content/themes/glamup-pro/images/ofr-2.jpg" title="Classic Hair Color" price="$45"]Vibrant colors, finishes[/offer_item][offer_item image_path="http://localhost/star/glamup/wp-content/themes/glamup-pro/images/ofr-3.jpg" title="Keep Mustache in Good" price="$44"]Nourish and protect your hair[/offer_item][offer_item image_path="http://localhost/star/glamup/wp-content/themes/glamup-pro/images/ofr-4.jpg" title="Blow Dry & Curl" price="$66"]Our stylists take your hair type[/offer_item][offer_item image_path="http://localhost/star/glamup/wp-content/themes/glamup-pro/images/ofr-5.jpg" title="Shampoo & Set" price="$76"]Products from reputable brands[/offer_item][/column][column col="6"][offer_item image_path="http://localhost/star/glamup/wp-content/themes/glamup-pro/images/ofr-6.jpg" title="Hair Cutting & Fitting" price="$55"]Our stylists approach every haircut[/offer_item][offer_item image_path="http://localhost/star/glamup/wp-content/themes/glamup-pro/images/ofr-7.jpg" title="Large Beard Trim" price="$35"]Vibrant colors, finishes[/offer_item][offer_item image_path="http://localhost/star/glamup/wp-content/themes/glamup-pro/images/ofr-8.jpg" title="Head Shave with Razor" price="$44"]Nourish and protect your hair[/offer_item][offer_item image_path="http://localhost/star/glamup/wp-content/themes/glamup-pro/images/ofr-9.jpg" title="Children Wash & Cut" price="$66"]Our stylists take your hair type[/offer_item][offer_item image_path="http://localhost/star/glamup/wp-content/themes/glamup-pro/images/ofr-10.jpg" title="Facial & Face Wash" price="$76"]Products from reputable brands[/offer_item][/column][/row]
Setup Meet Our Experts Section
For setting up Meet Our Experts section first of all you need to add some team by using Our Team post type please see the below screenshot.
After adding post to Meet Our Experts go to Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Section 5.
Shortcode/Content: for Meet Our Experts Section
[our-team type="slider" show="-1"]
[our-team type="grid" show="-1" column="2/3/4"]
Setup Testimonials Feedback Section
For setting up Testimonials Feedback section first of all you need to add some testimonials by using testimonials post type please see the below screenshot.
After adding post to Testimonials Feedback go to Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Section 6.
Shortcode/Content: for Testimonials Feedback Section
[testimonials show="-1"]
Setup Online Booking Section
For setting up Online Booking section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Select Section 7.
Shortcode/Content for Online Booking Section.
[online_book booking_text="Booking Number" mobile_number="(+123) 4567 890" sub_title="Online Book" title="Make An Appointment" form_name="Make An Appointment" form_id="b923a8d"]
Setup Gift Card Voucher Section
For setting up Gift Card Voucher section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Select Section 8.
Shortcode/Content for Gift Card Voucher Section.
[row][column col="4"][giftcard_item image_path="http://localhost/star/glamup/wp-content/themes/glamup-pro/images/giftcard-1.jpg" title="Hair Cut" price="$25" button_text="Get Now" button_link="#"]Whether its a simple trim or a complete makeover, our stylists approach.[/giftcard_item][/column][column col="4"][giftcard_item image_path="http://localhost/star/glamup/wp-content/themes/glamup-pro/images/giftcard-2.jpg" title="Hair Color" price="$29" button_text="Get Now" button_link="#"]Whether its a simple trim or a complete makeover, our stylists approach.[/giftcard_item][/column][column col="4"][giftcard_item image_path="http://localhost/star/glamup/wp-content/themes/glamup-pro/images/giftcard-3.jpg" title="Hair Wash" price="$19" button_text="Get Now" button_link="#"]Whether its a simple trim or a complete makeover, our stylists approach.[/giftcard_item][/column][/row]
Setup Partners Logo Section
For setting up Partners Logo section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Select Section 9.
Shortcode/Content for Partners Logo Section.
[client_lists][client image="http://localhost/star/glamup/wp-content/themes/glamup-pro/images/client-1.png" link="#"][client image="http://localhost/star/glamup/wp-content/themes/glamup-pro/images/client-2.png" link="#"][client image="http://localhost/star/glamup/wp-content/themes/glamup-pro/images/client-3.png" link="#"][client image="http://localhost/star/glamup/wp-content/themes/glamup-pro/images/client-4.png" link="#"][client image="http://localhost/star/glamup/wp-content/themes/glamup-pro/images/client-5.png" link="#"][client image="http://localhost/star/glamup/wp-content/themes/glamup-pro/images/client-6.png" link="#"][client image="http://localhost/star/glamup/wp-content/themes/glamup-pro/images/client-7.png" link="#"][/client_lists]
Setup Visiting Our Blog Section
For setting up Visiting Our Blog section first of all you need to add some posts by using Posts. Follow below instruction to add posts.
Once you added posts in the Visiting Our Blog Posts type after that you just have to add post shortcode in the sections content area and you'r done. (Section 10.)
Shortcode/Content for Visiting Our Blog Section
[latest-news show="-1" type="slider" from_category="Add category slug" comment="show/hide" date="show/hide" author="show/hide" category="show/hide"]
[latest-news show="3" type="grid" column="2/3/4" from_category="Add category slug" comment="show/hide" date="show/hide" author="show/hide" category="show/hide"]
Setup Footer
Go to Appearance >> Theme Options >> Basic Setting.
- For footer column 1: Go to Appearance >> Widget >> Footer 1 >> Add Widget Get In Contact
- For footer column 2: Go to Appearance >> Widget >> Footer 2 >> Add Widget Our Recent News Feeds
- For footer column 3: Go to Appearance >> Widget >> Footer 3 >> Working Times and Stay In Touch Subscribe Newsletter
- For footer copyright text: Go to Appearance >> Theme Options >> Besic Setting >> Footer Copyright
- For design by text: Go to Appearance >> Theme Options >> Besic Setting >> Footer Design by
Page Templates and Sidebars
Page Templates
- Default Template (the default page template with a right sidebar position)
- Full Screen Page (the full screen page template without a sidebar)
- Full Width Page (a page template with one column without a sidebar)
- Left Sidebar (a page template with left sidebar position)
- No Sidebar (a page template have space on left and right.)
- Blog (Full Width) (a blog templates with one column without sidebar)
- Blog (Left Sidebar) (a blog templates with left sidebar position)
- Blog (Right Sidebar) (a blog template with right sidebar position)
- Blog (No Sidebar) (a blog template with no sidebar position)
- Contact (Full Width) (a contact template with add google map position)
Posts, Categories and Post Formats
Adding category
Review the following article for more information on adding categories: http://codex.wordpress.org/Manage_Categories_SubPanel
- Log into your WordPress Administration Panel (Dashboard).
- Click the Posts tab.
- With that done, click Categories for blog posts.
- Type in the name of your new category.
- After that, click the Add New Category button.
Creating a Blog post
- Log into your WordPress Administration Panel (Dashboard).
- Click the Posts tab.
- Click the Add New tab.
- Type in your post content. For more information on adding posts, please check the following link http://codex.wordpress.org/Posts_Add_New_SubPanel.
Shortcodes
A shortcode is a powerful content building tool http://codex.wordpress.org/Shortcode. Shortcodes are easy to use. First of all, make sure that the editing mode is set to Visual.
All available shortcodes are conditionally divided into these groups:
- Testimonials - used for testimonials output.
- Social icon - used for social icon output.
- One column, Two column, Three column, Four column, Six column - used for display content on columns.
- Tabs - used for display tabs.
- Toggle content - used for display toggle.
- Accordion content - used for display accordion.
- Gradient Button - used for small, medium, large, xtra large gradient button.
- Simple Button - used for small, medium, large, xtra large simple button.
- Round Button - used for light, dark round button.
- Message Boxes - used for success, error, warning, info, about message boxes.
- Search - used to display search form.
- List style - used to display lists.
- Blogpost - used to display blog post.
Testimonial
[testimonials]
Elements
Column Content
[row][column col="1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10/11/12"]Your Content / Short code goes here...[/column][/row]
Description: used to display column content. You can also use col="One column, Two column, Three column, Four column, Six column".
Tabs
[tabs]
[tab title="TAB TITLE 1"]Tab Content goes here...[/tab]
[/tabs]
Description: use to display tab content.
Toggle content
[toggle_content title="Toggle Title 1"]Toggle Content goes here...[/toggle_content]
Description: use to display toggle content.
Accordion Content
[accordion]
[accordion_content title="ACCORDION TITLE 1"]Accordion Content goes here...[/accordion_content]
[/accordion]
Description: use to display accordion content.
Gradient Button
[gradient_button size="small" bg_color="#000000" color="#ffffff" text="text here" title="title here" url="#" position="left"]
Description: use to display gradient button. you can use small, medium, large, xtra lareg sizes.
Simple Button
[simple_button size="small" bg_color="#000000" color="#ffffff" text="text here" title="title here" url="#" position="left"]
Description: use to display simple button. you can use small, medium, large, xtra lareg sizes.
Round Button
[round_button style="light" text="text here" title="title here" url="#" position="left"]
Description: use to display round button. you can use light or dark style.
Horizontal rule
[hr]
Description: used to display a horizontal line.
Succes Message Box
[message type="success"]This is a sample of the 'success' style message box shortcode. To use this style use the following shortcode[/message]
Description: use to display success message box. you can also use error, warning, info, about types.
Search
[searchform]
Description: use to display search form.
List Style
[unordered_list style="list-1"]<li>List style 1</li>[/unordered_list]
Custom Widgets
Theme Options
The following theme contains the Settings option. These settings allow you to change the theme’s color palette, order of items, turn items on/off and do lots of other things. In order to use these settings, please go to Appearance → Theme Options.
Basic Settings
Font Typography
Font Color
Sections
Slider Settings
Shortcode
Contact Form 7
The following plugin Settings option. First upon search contact form 7 plugin and follow the below instruction, please go to Plugin → Add New.
Plugin Installation
Plugin Use
Photo Gallery
Setup Gallery Page
Gallery Slider
For setting up photo gallery page first of all you need to add some posts by using Photo Gallery Posts. Follow below instruction to add posts.
Once you added posts in the Gallery Page Posts type after that you just have to add post shortcode in the gallery page content area and you'r done.
Shortcode/Content for Gallery Page
Grid Layout : [photo-gallery show="-1" type="grid"]
Slider Layout : [photo-gallery show="-1" type="slider"]
Portfolio
Setup Portfolio
For setting up Portfolio page first of all you need to add some posts by using Portfolio Posts. Follow below instruction to add posts.
Once you added posts in the Portfolio Page Posts type after that you just have to add post shortcode in the team page content area and you'r done.
Shortcode/Content for Portfolio
Grid / Filter Layout : [portfolio type="grid" show="-1" column="2/3/4" filter="true/false"]
Slider Layout : [portfolio type="slider" show="-1"]