Woodcraft 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 woodcraft-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 Header Left: Go to Appearance >> Theme Options >> Basic Setting >> Add Contact Details And Address
  • For Header Right: Go to Appearance >> Theme Options >> Basic Setting >> Add Social Icon
  • 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/Sub Title/Description
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="rss" link="https://alexathemes.net/rss/"][/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 image_path="http://localhost/alexa/woodcraft/wp-content/themes/woodcraft-pro/images/fea-1.png" title="Wooden Furniture" link="#"]Buy Furniture Online from our extensive collection of wooden furniture units to give home an elegant touch at affordable[/features][/column][column col="4"][features image_path="http://localhost/alexa/woodcraft/wp-content/themes/woodcraft-pro/images/fea-2.png" title="Hardwook Work" link="#"]Of all the possible wood choices for an outdoor furniture, teak is, by far, the most popular choice. Look into catalogue[/features][/column][column col="4"][features image_path="http://localhost/alexa/woodcraft/wp-content/themes/woodcraft-pro/images/fea-3.png" title="Indoor Furniture" link="#"]How many kinds of furniture can you use to decorate living room? Get out of ordinary indoor furniture set. Look closure[/features][/column][/row]

Setup About Woodcraft Section

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

Shortcode/Content for About Woodcraft Section.
[about_main][about_video image_path="http://localhost/alexa/woodcraft/wp-content/themes/woodcraft-pro/images/abt-thumb.jpg" title="Hotline Number" number="+02 (231) 0000 11" icon="phone-volume" icon_style="light"][popup_video video_link="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HJoSFgP0W18"][/about_video][about_title title="Years of Experience" small_title="In This Woodcraft Services" yr_number="25" sec_title="About WoodCraft"]Furniture restoration offers you two huge benefits: an opportunity to create a new style for your home without overspending and a chance to preserve the value of your furniture, especially if you have antiques. We regularly import fine antique pieces that are sold at trade prices.[/about_title][/about_main]

Setup We Providing Helpful Services Section

For setting up We Providing Helpful Services section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Select Section 3.

Shortcode/Content for We Providing Helpful Services Section
[row][column col="4"][services title="Manufactur Furniture" icon="pen-ruler" icon_style="light" button_text="Learn More" button_link="#"]Fusce consequat tellus semper metus maximus, in laoreet nisl tempor. Phasellus congue ante a sodales facilisis. Nullam ac fermentum massa.[/services][/column][column col="4"][services title="General Carpentry" icon="ruler-combined" icon_style="light" button_text="Learn More" button_link="#"]Fusce consequat tellus semper metus maximus, in laoreet nisl tempor. Phasellus congue ante a sodales facilisis. Nullam ac fermentum massa.[/services][/column][column col="4"][services title="Furniture Remodeling" icon="axe" icon_style="light" button_text="Learn More" button_link="#"]Fusce consequat tellus semper metus maximus, in laoreet nisl tempor. Phasellus congue ante a sodales facilisis. Nullam ac fermentum massa.[/services][/column][column col="4"][services title="Bed carpenter service" icon="bed-bunk" icon_style="light" button_text="Learn More" button_link="#"]Fusce consequat tellus semper metus maximus, in laoreet nisl tempor. Phasellus congue ante a sodales facilisis. Nullam ac fermentum massa.[/services][/column][column col="4"][services title="Sofa carpenter service" icon="couch" icon_style="light" button_text="Learn More" button_link="#"]Fusce consequat tellus semper metus maximus, in laoreet nisl tempor. Phasellus congue ante a sodales facilisis. Nullam ac fermentum massa.[/services][/column][column col="4"][services title="Home Renovation" icon="house" icon_style="light" button_text="Learn More" button_link="#"]Fusce consequat tellus semper metus maximus, in laoreet nisl tempor. Phasellus congue ante a sodales facilisis. Nullam ac fermentum massa.[/services][/column][/row]

Setup Few Reasons to Choose Section

For setting up Few Reasons to Choose section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Select Section 4.

Shortcode/Content for Few Reasons to Choose Section.
[row][column col="4"][infobox num="01" title="Creative Designers" link="#"]Quis ipsum suspendisse ultrices gravida. Risus commodo voverra maecenas accumsan lacus vel facilisis.[/infobox][/column][column col="4"][infobox num="02" title="Certified Materials" link="#"]Quis ipsum suspendisse ultrices gravida. Risus commodo voverra maecenas accumsan lacus vel facilisis.[/infobox][/column][column col="4"][infobox num="03" title="Professional Staff" link="#"]Quis ipsum suspendisse ultrices gravida. Risus commodo voverra maecenas accumsan lacus vel facilisis.[/infobox][/column][column col="4"][infobox num="04" title="Emergency Services" link="#"]Quis ipsum suspendisse ultrices gravida. Risus commodo voverra maecenas accumsan lacus vel facilisis.[/infobox][/column][column col="4"][infobox num="05" title="Certified Materials" link="#"]Quis ipsum suspendisse ultrices gravida. Risus commodo voverra maecenas accumsan lacus vel facilisis.[/infobox][/column][column col="4"][infobox num="06" title="Very Cheap Rates" link="#"]Quis ipsum suspendisse ultrices gravida. Risus commodo voverra maecenas accumsan lacus vel facilisis.[/infobox][/column][/row]

Setup Counter Section

For setting up Counter section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Select Section 5.

Shortcode/Content for Counter Section.
[counter_wrap][counter icon="people-group" icon_style="light" title="Happy Clients" count="4126" num_color="#ffffff" title_color="#ffffff" icon_color="#ffffff" plus="yes"][counter icon="compass-drafting" icon_style="light" title="Projects Completed" count="250" num_color="#ffffff" title_color="#ffffff" icon_color="#ffffff" plus="yes"][counter icon="globe-stand" icon_style="light" title="Average Ratings" count="4" num_color="#ffffff" title_color="#ffffff" icon_color="#ffffff" plus="yes"][counter icon="user-helmet-safety" icon_style="light" title="Qualified Staff" count="38" num_color="#ffffff" title_color="#ffffff" icon_color="#ffffff" plus="yes"][/counter_wrap]

Setup Our Latest Workplace Success Story (Project) Section

For setting up Our Latest Workplace Success Story Project section first of all you need to add some portfolio by using Portfolio post type please see the below screenshot.

For setting up Portfolio (Project) section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Select Section 6.

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

Setup What Our Customers Are Talking About Section

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

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

Client Testimonials Section Shortcode/Content:
[testimonials show="4"]

Setup Our Successful Team Section

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

Shortcode/Content for Our Successful Team Section.
[our-team type="slider" show="-1"]
[our-team type="grid" show="-1" column="2/3/4"]

Setup Check Our Blog Update Section

For setting up Check Our Blog Update 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 Check Our Blog Update Posts type after that you just have to add post shortcode in the sections content area and you'r done. (Section 9.)

Shortcode/Content for Check Our Blog Update 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"]

Setup Partner Logo Section

For setting up Partner Logo section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Select Section 10.

Shortcode/Content for Partner Logo Section.
[client_lists][client image="http://localhost/alexa/woodcraft/wp-content/themes/woodcraft-pro/images/client-1.png" link="#"][client image="http://localhost/alexa/woodcraft/wp-content/themes/woodcraft-pro/images/client-2.png" link="#"][client image="http://localhost/alexa/woodcraft/wp-content/themes/woodcraft-pro/images/client-3.png" link="#"][client image="http://localhost/alexa/woodcraft/wp-content/themes/woodcraft-pro/images/client-4.png" link="#"][client image="http://localhost/alexa/woodcraft/wp-content/themes/woodcraft-pro/images/client-5.png" link="#"][client image="http://localhost/alexa/woodcraft/wp-content/themes/woodcraft-pro/images/client-6.png" link="#"][client image="http://localhost/alexa/woodcraft/wp-content/themes/woodcraft-pro/images/client-7.png" link="#"][/client_lists]

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