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@alexathemes.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 yogasana-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 Header Top Contact Info: Go To Appearance >> Theme Option >> Basic Setting >> Add Contact Info and 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, Add Description
Shortcode for Social Icon.
[social_area][social icon="facebook" link="#"][social icon="twitter" link="#"][social icon="google-plus" link="#"][social icon="linkedin" link="#"][social icon="pinterest-p" link="#"][/social_area]
Setup Features First Section
For setting up Features First section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Select Section 1.
Shortcode/Content for Features First Section.
[features image="http://localhost/alexa/yogasana/wp-content/themes/yogasana-pro/images/feaimg-1.png" title="Yoga is the wayto freedom" link="#"]Sed sit amet arcu sit amet neque dapibus commodo. Integer faucibus, tortor eu efficitur gravida, nisi est egestas nulla, non porta dolor erat quis elit. Curabitur dictum lobortis ante tristique interdum.[/features][features image="http://localhost/alexa/yogasana/wp-content/themes/yogasana-pro/images/feaimg-2.png" title="Yoga is possiblefor anybody" link="#"]Sed sit amet arcu sit amet neque dapibus commodo. Integer faucibus, tortor eu efficitur gravida, nisi est egestas nulla, non porta dolor erat quis elit. Curabitur dictum lobortis ante tristique interdum.[/features][features image="http://localhost/alexa/yogasana/wp-content/themes/yogasana-pro/images/feaimg-3.png" title="Yoga is the wayfourtain of youth" link="#" last="yes"]Sed sit amet arcu sit amet neque dapibus commodo. Integer faucibus, tortor eu efficitur gravida, nisi est egestas nulla, non porta dolor erat quis elit. Curabitur dictum lobortis ante tristique interdum.[/features][clear]
Setup Everything About Yoga Section
For setting up Everything About Yoga section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Select Section 2.
Shortcode/Content for Everything About Yoga Section.
[column_content type="one_third"][about_left image="http://localhost/alexa/yogasana/wp-content/themes/yogasana-pro/images/about-thumb.png" title="Best Teacher Training" link="#"]Sed sit amet ar amet neque dapibus commodo. Integer faucibus, tortor.[/about_left][about_left image="http://localhost/alexa/yogasana/wp-content/themes/yogasana-pro/images/about-thumb.png" title="Daily Healthy Tips" link="#"]Sed sit amet ar amet neque dapibus commodo. Integer faucibus, tortor.[/about_left][about_left image="http://localhost/alexa/yogasana/wp-content/themes/yogasana-pro/images/about-thumb.png" title="Life Coaching Program" link="#" last="yes"]Sed sit amet ar amet neque dapibus commodo. Integer faucibus, tortor.[/about_left][/column_content][column_content type="one_third"]<div class="about-center-thumb"><img src="http://localhost/alexa/yogasana/wp-content/themes/yogasana-pro/images/about-center-thumb.png"></div>[/column_content][column_content type="one_third_last"][about_right image="http://localhost/alexa/yogasana/wp-content/themes/yogasana-pro/images/about-thumb.png" title="Daily Yoga Tips" link="#"]Sed sit amet ar amet neque dapibus commodo. Integer faucibus, tortor.[/about_right][about_right image="http://localhost/alexa/yogasana/wp-content/themes/yogasana-pro/images/about-thumb.png" title="Meditation Classes" link="#"]Sed sit amet ar amet neque dapibus commodo. Integer faucibus, tortor.[/about_right][about_right image="http://localhost/alexa/yogasana/wp-content/themes/yogasana-pro/images/about-thumb.png" title="Group Classes Available" link="#" last="yes"]Sed sit amet ar amet neque dapibus commodo. Integer faucibus, tortor.[/about_right][/column_content]
Setup Yoga Classes Section
For setting up Yoga Classes section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Select Section 3.
For setting up yoga classes section first of all you need to add some classes by using yoga class post type please see the below screenshot.
Once you added posts in the Yoga Classes Posts type after that you just have to add post shortcode in the sections content area and you'r done.
Shortcode/Content for Yoga Classes Section.
[yoga_class show="4"]
Setup Upcoming Events Section
For setting up Upcoming Events section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Select Section 4.
For setting up Upcoming Events section first of all you need to add some events by using Events post type please see the below screenshot.
Once you added posts in the Upcoming Events Posts type after that you just have to add post shortcode in the sections content area and you'r done.
Shortcode/Content for Upcoming Events Section.
<div class="event-left">[event show="2"]</div><div class="event-studio"><div class="studio-content"><h3><strong>Yoga Studio</strong> The Only Yoga in the World Located in the <strong>Former Chapel</strong></h3><p>Sed sit amet arcu sit amet neque dapibus commodo. Integer faucibus, tortor eu efficitur gravida, nisi est egestas nulla, non porta dolor erat quis elit.</p></div><img src="http://localhost/alexa/yogasana/wp-content/themes/yogasana-pro/images/studio-img.jpg"></div>[clear]
Setup New To Yoga Section
For setting up New To Yoga section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Select Section 5.
Shortcode/Content for New To Yoga Section.
[column_content type="one_half"]<img src="http://localhost/alexa/yogasana/wp-content/themes/yogasana-pro/images/register-img.jpg">[/column_content][column_content type="one_half_last"]<h2>New to Yoga?</h2><h3>Register Yoga For Begginer</h3><p>Aliquam erat volutpat. Vestibulum imperdiet dolor id ante commodo iaculis. Nam aliquet orci vel elit fermentum iaculis. In bibendum ullamcorper nibh quis facilisis. Curabitur fringilla, neque vulputate sollicitudin laoreet, enim dolor maximus neque, id porttitor diam augue cursus mi. Nunc aliquam leo lorem. Duis gravida sed dui at porta.</p><h4>Why yoga important for us</h4><ul&lgt;<li>Improves your flexibility</li><li>Builds muscles strenght</li><li>Perfects your posture</li><li>Protects your spine</li><li>Increases your blood flow</li><li>Ups your heart rate</li></ul>Wanna know more yoga advantages? <a href="#">Read More</a>[/column_content]
Setup Counter Section
For setting up Counter section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Select Section 6.
Shortcode/Content for Counter Section.
[counter value="10" title="Year of experience"][counter value="980" title="Happy Clients"][counter value="35" title="Experienced Trainers"][counter value="100" title="Monthly Classes" last="yes"]
Setup Yoga News Section
For setting up yoga news 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 Yoga News Posts type after that you just have to add post shortcode in the sections content area and you'r done. (Section 7.)
Shortcode/Content for Yoga News Section
[latest-news showposts="3" date="show" author="show"]
Setup Yoga Instructor Section
For setting up Yoga Instructor section first of all you need to add some posts by using Our Team Posts. Follow below instruction to add posts.
Once you added posts in the Our Team Posts type after that you just have to add post shortcode in the sections content area and you'r done. (Section 8.)
Shortcode/Content for Yoga Instructor Section
[our-team show="4"]
Setup Special Offer Section
For setting up Special Offer section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Select Section 9.
Shortcode/Content for Special Offer Section.
<div class="special-left"><h2>Special Offer</h2><h3>Get your 3 hour of yoga free</h3></div><div class="special-right">[contact-form-7 id="91" title="Special Offer"]</div><div class="clear"></div>
Setup Watch The Video Section
For setting up Watch The Video section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Select Section 10.
Shortcode/Content for Watch The Video Section.
<h2>Watch the video of our lessons</h2><div class="video-frame"><iframe width="100%" height="450" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/oX6I6vs1EFs" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
Setup Training Plan Section
For setting up Training Plan section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Select Section 11.
Shortcode/Content for Training Plan Section.
<h3>Training Plan</h3><h2>Chose your personal plan</h2>[clear][price_table title="Start Plan" price="39" link="#"][price_list][price_row plan_list="Free T-shirt & Swags"][price_row plan_list="Access club facilities"][price_row plan_list="Outdoor activities"][price_row plan_list="15% off all massage"][price_row plan_list="Free of all treatments"][/price_list][/price_table][price_table title="Advanced plan" price="49" link="#"][price_list][price_row plan_list="Free T-shirt & Swags"][price_row plan_list="Access club facilities"][price_row plan_list="Outdoor activities"][price_row plan_list="15% off all massage"][price_row plan_list="Free of all treatments"][/price_list][/price_table][price_table title="Premium Plan" price="59" link="#"][price_list][price_row plan_list="Free T-shirt & Swags"][price_row plan_list="Access club facilities"][price_row plan_list="Outdoor activities"][price_row plan_list="15% off all massage"][price_row plan_list="Free of all treatments"][/price_list][/price_table][price_table title="Best Plan" price="55" link="#" last="yes"][price_list][price_row plan_list="Free T-shirt & Swags"][price_row plan_list="Access club facilities"][price_row plan_list="Outdoor activities"][price_row plan_list="15% off all massage"][price_row plan_list="Free of all treatments"][/price_list][/price_table][clear]
Setup Our Testimonials Section
For setting up 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 Testimonials go to Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Section 12.
Our Testimonials Section Shortcode/Content:
[testimonials]
Setup Our Products Section
For setting up Our Products section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Select Section 13.
For setting up Our Products page first of all you need to add some Woocommerce plugin by using Products Posts. Follow below instruction to add posts.
Once you added posts in the Our Products Posts type after that you just have to add post shortcode in the sections content area and you'r done.
Shortcode/Content for Our Products Section.
[recent_products limit="4" columns="4"]
Setup Client Logo Section
For setting up client logo section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Select Section 14.
Shortcode/Content for Client Logo Section.
[client_lists][client image="http://localhost/alexa/yogasana/wp-content/themes/yogasana-pro/images/logo1.jpg" link="#"][client image="http://localhost/alexa/yogasana/wp-content/themes/yogasana-pro/images/logo2.jpg" link="#"][client image="http://localhost/alexa/yogasana/wp-content/themes/yogasana-pro/images/logo3.jpg" link="#"][client image="http://localhost/alexa/yogasana/wp-content/themes/yogasana-pro/images/logo4.jpg" link="#"][client image="http://localhost/alexa/yogasana/wp-content/themes/yogasana-pro/images/logo5.jpg" link="#"][client image="http://localhost/alexa/yogasana/wp-content/themes/yogasana-pro/images/logo6.jpg" link="#"][/client_lists]
Setup Portfolio Page
For setting Portfolio Go to >> Portfolio Page.
For setting up Portfolio Gallery first of all you need to add some posts by using Photo Gallery. Follow below instruction to add gallery.
Once you added posts in the Photo Gallery Posts type after that you just have to add gallery post shortcode in the sections content area and you'r done.
Shortcode/Content for Portfolio Gallery Page.
[photogallery filter="true/false"]
Setup Footer
Go to Appearance >> Theme Options >> Footer.
- For footer column 1: Go to Appearance >> Theme Options >> Footer.
- For footer column 2: Go to Appearance >> Menu >> Create Menu >> Select Menu Location >> Add Menu.
- For footer column 2: Go to Appearance >> Menu >> Create Menu >> Select Menu Location >> Add Custom Menu.
- For footer column 4: Go to Appearance >> Theme Options >> Footer
- For footer copyright text: Go to Appearance >> Theme Options >> Footer >> Footer Copyright
- For footer copyright Social Icon: Go to Appearance >> Theme Options >> Footer >> Footer Copyright Social Icon
- For footer design by text: Go to Appearance >> Theme Options >> Footer >> Footer Design by
Shortcode for Social Icon.
[social_area][social bgcolor="#000000" icon="facebook" link="#"][social bgcolor="#000000" icon="google-plus" link="#"][social bgcolor="#000000" icon="twitter" link="#"][social bgcolor="#000000" icon="instagram" link="#"][social bgcolor="#000000" icon="linkedin" link="#"][/social_area]
Page Templates and Sidebars
Page Templates
- Default Template (the default page template with a right sidebar position)
- 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 half, one third, one fourth, one fifth - 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
One half
[column_content type="one_half"]Column 1 Content goes here...[/column_content]
[column_content type="one_half_last"]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.
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
Sections
Slider Settings
Footer
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.