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.
- Widget File - Contains widget data.
- 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 hairsalon-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 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 Top Header: Go to Appearance >> Theme Options >> Basic Setting >> Add Contact Details / Social Icons and Book Now button text / link
- 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="google-plus-g" link="#"][/social_area]
Setup Section First About Barber & SPA
For setting up About Barber & SPA section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Select Section 1.
Shortcode/Content for About Barber & SPA Section.
[about_main][about_left image_path="http://localhost/alexa/hairsalon/wp-content/themes/hairsalon-pro/images/abt-left-thumb.jpg" title="About Barber Services" icon="user-hair" icon_style="light" btn_text="Male Services" btn_link="#"]We are offering all hair salon services in your area with the best quality you can ever imagine from a salon.[/about_left][about_middle icon="alarm-clock" icon_style="light" title="Opening Hours" week_day_1="Monday" week_dayhrs_1="08:00 AM - 19:00 PM" week_day_2="Tuesday To Friday" week_dayhrs_2="08:00 AM - 17:30 PM" week_day_3="Saturday" week_dayhrs_3="08:00 AM - 15:30 PM" week_day_4="Sunday" week_dayhrs_4="Closed"][about_right image_path="http://localhost/alexa/hairsalon/wp-content/themes/hairsalon-pro/images/abt-right-thumb.jpg" title="About SPA Services" icon="user-hair-long" icon_style="light" btn_text="Female Services" btn_link="#"]We are offering all hair salon services in your area with the best quality you can ever imagine from a salon.[/about_right][clear][/about_main]
Setup Section Second Welcome To Hairsalon
For setting up Welcome To Hairsalon section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Select Section 2.
Shortcode/Content for Welcome To Hairsalon Section.
[row][column col="6"][welcome_left sub_title="Welcome To The Hair Salon Shop" title="You will be sure to have" highlight_title="an old fashioned time"]Theres things people say in the barbershop they wont even say in their own living room, because its just one of those zones where Theres things people say in the barbershop they wont even say in their own living room, because its just one of those zones where nobodys going. Come to the corner for a great cut.[clear][skill title="Razor Trimming" percent="92"][skill title="Hair Stylist" percent="96"][skill title="Facial Face" percent="85"][skill title="Royal Bread" percent="95"][skill title="Beard Shaving" percent="80"][/welcome_left][/column][column col="6"][welcome_right image_path_1="http://localhost/alexa/hairsalon/wp-content/themes/hairsalon-pro/images/wel-thumb-1.jpg" image_path_2="http://localhost/alexa/hairsalon/wp-content/themes/hairsalon-pro/images/wel-thumb-2.jpg" number="25" title="Year Experience"][/column][/row]
Setup Our Services Section
For setting up Our Services section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Select Section 3.
Shortcode/Content for Our Services Section
[row][column col="4"][services image_icon_path="http://localhost/alexa/hairsalon/wp-content/themes/hairsalon-pro/images/ser-1.png" title="Hair Cut" link="#"]Lorem ipsum, or lipsum as it is sometimes known, is dummy text used in laying out print.....[/services][/column][column col="4"][services image_icon_path="http://localhost/alexa/hairsalon/wp-content/themes/hairsalon-pro/images/ser-2.png" title="Moustache Trim" link="#"]Lorem ipsum, or lipsum as it is sometimes known, is dummy text used in laying out print.....[/services][/column][column col="4"][services image_icon_path="http://localhost/alexa/hairsalon/wp-content/themes/hairsalon-pro/images/ser-3.png" title="Face Shave" link="#"]Lorem ipsum, or lipsum as it is sometimes known, is dummy text used in laying out print.....[/services][/column][column col="4"][services image_icon_path="http://localhost/alexa/hairsalon/wp-content/themes/hairsalon-pro/images/ser-4.png" title="Beard Trim" link="#"]Lorem ipsum, or lipsum as it is sometimes known, is dummy text used in laying out print.....[/services][/column][column col="4"][services image_icon_path="http://localhost/alexa/hairsalon/wp-content/themes/hairsalon-pro/images/ser-5.png" title="Clipper Cut" link="#"]Lorem ipsum, or lipsum as it is sometimes known, is dummy text used in laying out print.....[/services][/column][column col="4"][services image_icon_path="http://localhost/alexa/hairsalon/wp-content/themes/hairsalon-pro/images/ser-6.png" title="Facial Massage" link="#"]Lorem ipsum, or lipsum as it is sometimes known, is dummy text used in laying out print.....[/services][/column][/row]
Setup Counter Section
For setting up Counter section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Select Section 4.
Shortcode/Content for Counter Section.
[counter_wrap][counter title="Healthy & Happy Customers" count="256" num_color="#ffffff" title_color="#91765a" text_color="#ffffff" plus="yes"]Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.[/counter][counter title="Professional barber specialist" count="8" num_color="#ffffff" title_color="#91765a" text_color="#ffffff" plus="yes"]Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.[/counter][counter title="Diplomas & awards of our barbershop" count="753" num_color="#ffffff" title_color="#91765a" text_color="#ffffff" plus="yes"]Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.[/counter][counter title="Years of impeccable & successful work" count="30" num_color="#ffffff" title_color="#91765a" text_color="#ffffff" plus="yes"]Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.[/counter][/counter_wrap]
Setup Package Price Menu Section
For setting up Package Price Menu section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Select Section 5.
Shortcode/Content for Package Price Menu Section.
[row][column col="4"][package_menu title="Classic Haircut" price="$25"]Classic Haircut for Men and Kids[/package_menu][package_menu title="Deluxe Haircut" price="$35"]Delux Haircut for Men and Kids[/package_menu][package_menu title="Buzz Haircut" price="$15"]Buzz Haircut for Men and Kids[/package_menu][package_menu title="Kids Haircut" price="$20"]Kids Haircut for 10 or Younger[/package_menu][package_menu title="Soon To Be man" price="$25"]Style cut, hairline tidy up & hot towel finish.[/package_menu][/column][column col="4"][package_menu title="Beard Trim" price="$15"]Keep your Beard in Shape[/package_menu][package_menu title="Hot Towel Shave" price="$35"]Hot Towel Shave with Theraphy[/package_menu][package_menu title="Beard Trim Razor" price="$15"]Old Fashoined Shave with Razor[/package_menu][package_menu title="Mustache Trim" price="$15"]Keep Mustache in Good Shape[/package_menu][package_menu title="Body Massage" price="$30"]Keep Your Body Massage Feels Good[/package_menu][/column][column col="4"][package_menu title="Hair Color" price="$25"]Classic Style Hair Color with Brush[/package_menu][package_menu title="Face Facial" price="$35"]Facial and Hote Towel Treatment[/package_menu][package_menu title="Neck Trim" price="$10"]Back Nick Hair Trim with Razor[/package_menu][package_menu title="Hair Wash" price="$10"]Wash and Hot Towel Treatment[/package_menu][package_menu title="brow wax" price="$17"]Eyebrow wax, trim and tidy up[/package_menu][/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 6.
Our Testimonials Section Shortcode/Content:
[testimonials show="no. of item to be shown( Note: -1 for displaying all items )"]
Setup Our Team Members Section
For setting up Our Team Members 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 Team Members section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Select Section 7.
Shortcode/Content for Our Team Members 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 Book Appointment & Video Section
For setting up Book Appointment & Video section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Select Section 8.
Shortcode/Content for Book Appointment & Video Section.
[appointment_main][appointment title="Make An Appointment" sub_title="Book Your Service" form_name="Make An Appointment" form_id="119"][appoint_video image_path="http://localhost/alexa/hairsalon/wp-content/themes/hairsalon-pro/images/apoint-video-bg.jpg" video_link="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5Bvgd0jZO_0"][/appointment_main]
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 9.)
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"]
Setup Our Partners Section
For setting up Our Partners section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Select Section 10.
Shortcode/Content for Our Partners Section
[client_lists][client image="http://localhost/alexa/hairsalon/wp-content/themes/hairsalon-pro/images/client-1.png" link="#"][client image="http://localhost/alexa/hairsalon/wp-content/themes/hairsalon-pro/images/client-2.png" link="#"][client image="http://localhost/alexa/hairsalon/wp-content/themes/hairsalon-pro/images/client-3.png" link="#"][client image="http://localhost/alexa/hairsalon/wp-content/themes/hairsalon-pro/images/client-4.png" link="#"][client image="http://localhost/alexa/hairsalon/wp-content/themes/hairsalon-pro/images/client-5.png" link="#"][client image="http://localhost/alexa/hairsalon/wp-content/themes/hairsalon-pro/images/client-6.png" link="#"][/client_lists]
Setup Footer
Go to Appearance >> Theme Options >> Footer.
Footer Widget
- Add footer column content: Go to Appearance >> Widget >> Footer 1/ Footer 2/ Footer 3/ Footer 4.
- For footer column 1: Go to Appearance >> Widgets >> Footer 1.
- For footer column 2: Go to Appearance >> Widgets >> Footer 2.
- For footer column 3: Go to Appearance >> Widgets >> Footer 3.
- For footer column 4: Go to Appearance >> Widgets >> Footer 4.
- For footer copyright & design by text: Go to Appearance >> Theme Options >> Footer >> Footer Copyright & Design by & Upload Logo
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
- 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.
- 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
Photo Gallery
For setting up Gallery Page first of all you need to add some posts by using Photo Gallery Post. Follow below instruction to add posts.
Gallery Display Page
Gallery Grid Layout
Shortcode :
[photo-gallery show="no. of item to be shown( Note: -1 for displaying all items )" type="grid"]
Gallery Slider Layout
Shortcode :
[photo-gallery show="no. of item to be shown( Note: -1 for displaying all items )" type="slider"]
Photo Gallery Post Type
Portfolio
For setting up Portfolio Page first of all you need to add some posts by using Portfolio Post. Follow below instruction to add posts.
Portfolio Display Page
Portfolio Grid Layout
Shortcode :
[portfolio type="grid" show="no. of item to be shown( Note: -1 for displaying all items )" column="2/3/4" filter="true/false"]
Portfolio Filter Layout
Shortcode :
[portfolio type="grid" show="no. of item to be shown( Note: -1 for displaying all items )" column="2/3/4" filter="true/false"]
Portfolio Slider Layout
Shortcode :
[portfolio type="slider" show="no. of item to be shown( Note: -1 for displaying all items )"]
Portfolio Post Type
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
Woocommerce Plugin
The following plugin Settings option. First upon search Woocommerce plugin and follow the below instruction, please go to Plugin → Add New.