Cleaner WordPress Theme Documentation

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

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

  1. Go to the menu Appearance > Themes and click the Add New Theme button.
  2. Click the Upload link.
  3. Click the Browse button and navigate to the unzipped template package on your computer.
  4. Look for a file called cleaner-pro.zip Click on it to select, then click OK.
  5. Click the Install Now button and wait until the installation is complete.
  6. Click the Activate link to change the current layout of the site to the theme your purchased.
  7. 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.

  1. 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 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 Header right: Go to Appearance >> Theme Options >> Basic Setting >> Add Contact Details
  • For Navigation: See the Setup Navigation tab of this documentation.
  • For Slider: Go to Appearance >> Theme Options >> Homepage Slider >> Upload image, Add Title/Sub Title/Description
  • For Slider right: Go to Appearance >> Theme Options >> Basic Setting >> Add Social Icons
Shortcode for Social Icon.
[social_area][social icon="facebook-f" link="https://www.facebook.com/alexathemeswp/"][social icon="twitter" link="https://twitter.com/alexa_themes"][social icon="youtube" link="#"][social icon="instagram" link="https://www.instagram.com/alexathemes5116/"][social icon="linkedin-in" link="#"][social icon="google-plus-g" link="#"][/social_area]
Take all the icons name from Font Awesome

Setup Section First Features Box

For setting up Features Box section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Select Section 1.

Shortcode/Content for Features Box Section.
[row][column col="4"][features icon="user-clock" icon_style="light" title="Support 24/7" link="#"]Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, cons- ectetur adipiscing elit, sed do is eiusmod tempor elit[/features][/column][column col="4"][features icon="hands-holding-dollar" icon_style="light" title="Payment Secure" link="#"]Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, cons- ectetur adipiscing elit, sed do is eiusmod tempor elit[/features][/column][column col="4"][features icon="vacuum" icon_style="light" title="Cleaning Services" link="#"]Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, cons- ectetur adipiscing elit, sed do is eiusmod tempor elit[/features][/column][/row]

Setup About Cleaning Agency Section

For setting up About Cleaning Agency section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Select Section 2.

Shortcode/Content for About Cleaning Agency Section.
[about_main][about_image image_path="http://localhost/alexa/cleaner/wp-content/themes/cleaner-pro/images/abt-thumb.jpg" year="30" title="Years Experience"][about_column sub_title="About Cleaning Agency" title="Nothing inspires cleanliness more than an unexpected guest" list_item_1="We are Committed" list_item_2="Insured & Bonded" list_item_3="Highly Rated Cleaning" list_item_4="Trusted Professionals" list_item_5="Residential Cleaning" list_item_6="Commercial Cleaning"]Commodo dictum iaculis eget mas phasellus ultrices nunc dignissim. Id nulla amet tincidunt urna sed massa the sed massa ultrices amet a egetristique maecenas condimentum dolor. dictum iaculis eget more amet tincidunt urna massa done.[clear][skill title="Repair Quality" percent="90"][skill title="Client Satisfaction" percent="80"][skill title="Plumbing Services" percent="79"][skill title="Support Centre" percent="70"][/about_column][/about_main]

Setup Counter Section

For setting up Counter section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Select Section 3.

Shortcode/Content for Counter Section.
[counter_wrap][counter icon="people-group" icon_style="light" title="Satisfied Clients" count="2562" num_color="#ffffff" title_color="#008BD3" icon_color="#008BD3" plus="yes"][counter icon="compass-drafting" icon_style="light" title="Active Project" count="562" num_color="#ffffff" title_color="#008BD3" icon_color="#008BD3" plus="yes"][counter icon="globe-stand" icon_style="light" title="Winning Award" count="35" num_color="#ffffff" title_color="#008BD3" icon_color="#008BD3" plus="yes"][counter icon="user-helmet-safety" icon_style="light" title="Expert Teams" count="550" num_color="#ffffff" title_color="#008BD3" icon_color="#008BD3" plus="yes"][/counter_wrap]

Setup Cleaning Services Section

For setting up Cleaning Services section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Select Section 4.

Shortcode/Content for Cleaning Services Section
[row][column col="4"][services image_icon_path="http://localhost/alexa/cleaner/wp-content/themes/cleaner-pro/images/ser-1.png" title="Kitchen Cleaning" price="$200 - $1000" button_text="Read More" button_link="#"]Shortly after a property loss, a member of the contents restoration team will examine the items.[/services][/column][column col="4"][services image_icon_path="http://localhost/alexa/cleaner/wp-content/themes/cleaner-pro/images/ser-2.png" title="House Cleaning" price="$200 - $1000" button_text="Read More" button_link="#"]Shortly after a property loss, a member of the contents restoration team will examine the items.[/services][/column][column col="4"][services image_icon_path="http://localhost/alexa/cleaner/wp-content/themes/cleaner-pro/images/ser-3.png" title="Window Cleaning" price="$200 - $1000" button_text="Read More" button_link="#"]Shortly after a property loss, a member of the contents restoration team will examine the items.[/services][/column][column col="4"][services image_icon_path="http://localhost/alexa/cleaner/wp-content/themes/cleaner-pro/images/ser-4.png" title="Carpet Cleaning" price="$200 - $1000" button_text="Read More" button_link="#"]Shortly after a property loss, a member of the contents restoration team will examine the items.[/services][/column][column col="4"][services image_icon_path="http://localhost/alexa/cleaner/wp-content/themes/cleaner-pro/images/ser-5.png" title="Office Cleaning" price="$200 - $1000" button_text="Read More" button_link="#"]Shortly after a property loss, a member of the contents restoration team will examine the items.[/services][/column][column col="4"][services image_icon_path="http://localhost/alexa/cleaner/wp-content/themes/cleaner-pro/images/ser-6.png" title="Toilet Cleaning" price="$200 - $1000" button_text="Read More" button_link="#"]Shortly after a property loss, a member of the contents restoration team will examine the items.[/services][/column][/row]

Setup Explore Recent Projects (Portfolio) Section

For setting up Explore Recent Projects section first of all you need to add some portfolio by using Portfolio post type please see the below screenshot.

For setting up Explore Recent Projects (Portfolio) section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Select Section 5.

Shortcode/Content for Explore Recent Projects (Portfolio) Section.
[portfolio show="no. of item to be shown( Note: -1 for displaying all items )" type="slider"]
[portfolio show="no. of item to be shown( Note: -1 for displaying all items )" type="grid" filter="true/false" column="2/3/4"]

Setup How It Works Section

For setting up How It Works section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Select Section 6.

Shortcode/Content for How It Works Section
[row][column col="3"][work_process title="Provide Us With The Details" number="01"]Just provide us the timing you want and we will set our schedule according to your need.[/work_process][/column][column col="3"][work_process title="Pick The Suitable Plan For You" number="02"]We come to you to inspect the area to prepare it for disinfection, and to take into concern.[/work_process][/column][column col="3"][work_process title="Online Scheduling In Few Clicks" number="03"]We carry out the disinfection during couple of hours depending on house size and amount.[/work_process][/column][column col="3"][work_process title="Cleaning With Care & leave quickly" number="04"]After disinfection was done successfully, we will leave and you’ll have no worries![/work_process][/column][/row]

Setup Our Testimonials Section

For setting up Our Testimonials section first of all you need to add some testimonials by using testimonials post type please see the below screenshot.

After adding post to Our Testimonials go to Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Section 7.

Our Testimonials Section Shortcode/Content:
[testimonials show="no. of item to be shown( Note: -1 for displaying all items )"]

Setup Expertise Team Section

For setting up Expertise Team section first of all you need to add some team by using our team post type please see the below screenshot.

For setting up Expertise Team section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Select Section 8.

Shortcode/Content for Expertise Team Section.
[our-team type="slider" show="no. of item to be shown( Note: -1 for displaying all items )"]
[our-team type="grid" show="no. of item to be shown( Note: -1 for displaying all items )" column="2/3/4"]

Setup Cleaning Plans Section

For setting up Cleaning Plans section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Select Section 9.

Shortcode/Content for Cleaning Plans Section.
[row][column col="4"][pricing-plan title="Basic Plan" price="89.99" price_sign="$" per_month="Per Month" row1="Express Cleaning" row2="Bedrooms cleaning" row3="General Dusting" row4="Kitchen Cleaning" row5="Floor cleaning" row6="Remove cobwebs" row7="Hard surface floors" btn_label="Try It Now" link="#"][/column][column col="4"][pricing-plan title="Standard Plan" price="129.99" price_sign="$" per_month="Per Month" row1="Express Cleaning" row2="Bedrooms cleaning" row3="General Dusting" row4="Kitchen Cleaning" row5="Floor cleaning" row6="Remove cobwebs" row7="Hard surface floors" btn_label="Try It Now" link="#"][/column][column col="4"][pricing-plan title="Premium Plan" price="149.99" price_sign="$" per_month="Per Month" row1="Express Cleaning" row2="Bedrooms cleaning" row3="General Dusting" row4="Kitchen Cleaning" row5="Floor cleaning" row6="Remove cobwebs" row7="Hard surface floors" btn_label="Try It Now" link="#"][/column][/row]

Setup From The Blog Section

For setting up From The 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 From The 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 From The Blog Section
[latest-news show="3" type="grid" column="3" date="show" comment="show" author="show" category="show"]
[latest-news show="-1" type="slider" comment="show/hide" date="show/hide" author="show/hide" category="show/hide"]


Page Templates and Sidebars


Page Templates

  • Default Template (the default page template with a right sidebar position)
  • Full Screen Page (a page template with full screen one column 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

  1. Log into your WordPress Administration Panel (Dashboard).
  2. Click the Posts tab.
  3. With that done, click Categories for blog posts.
  4. Type in the name of your new category.
  5. After that, click the Add New Category button.
Click the Publish button.

Creating a Blog post

  1. Log into your WordPress Administration Panel (Dashboard).
  2. Click the Posts tab.
  3. Click the Add New tab.
  4. 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.
  • 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


One half
[column_content type="one_half" subcls="Add extra class"]Column 1 Content goes here...[/column_content]
[column_content type="one_half_last" subcls="Add extra class"]Column 1 Content goes here...[/column_content]

Description: used to display column content. You can also use type="one_third OR one_fourth OR one_fifth" make sure to add _last for the last column.


Tabs
[tabs]
[tab title="TAB TITLE 1"]Tab Content goes here...[/tab]
[/tabs]

Description: use to display tab 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