Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a WordPress Theme. This documentation consists of several parts and shows you the entire process of settingup 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 powerlift-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
![](images/header.jpg)
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 Contact Info: go to Appearance >> Theme Options >> Basic settings >> Contact info 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/ Slider Button Text & Link
Setup Features Box Section First
![](images/feabx-front.jpg)
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/powerlift/wp-content/themes/powerlift-pro/images/fea-1.png" title="Group Workout" button_text="More Information" button_link="#"]Our coaches are highly educated professionals in their working field. Train with the best personal trainers.[/features][/column][column col="4"][features image_path="http://localhost/alexa/powerlift/wp-content/themes/powerlift-pro/images/fea-2.png" title="Personal Training" button_text="More Information" button_link="#"]Our coaches are highly educated professionals in their working field. Train with the best personal trainers.[/features][/column][column col="4"][features image_path="http://localhost/alexa/powerlift/wp-content/themes/powerlift-pro/images/fea-3.png" title="Muscle Building" button_text="More Information" button_link="#"]Our coaches are highly educated professionals in their working field. Train with the best personal trainers.[/features][/column][/row]
Setup Who We Are Section Second
![](images/about-front.jpg)
For setting up Who We Are section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Select Section 2.
Shortcode/Content for Who We Are Section.
[about_wrap][about_left image_path="http://localhost/alexa/powerlift/wp-content/themes/powerlift-pro/images/abt-thumb.jpg" since_year="Since 1992"][about_right title="We Can Give A Shape Of Your Body Here!" sub_title="Who We Are" email="support@siteurl.com" phone="(+101) 123-456-7890" button_text="Contact With Us" button_link="#"]We understand that your lifestyle changes, thats why we have made fitness straight forward and stress free. Join today on a no lock-in contract membership and start achieving your fitness goals. We value flexibility at Jetts, with unlimited 24/7 access.[/about_right][/about_wrap]
Setup Counter Section Third
![](images/counter-front.jpg)
For setting up Counter section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Select Section 3.
Shortcode/Content for Counter Section.
[counter_wrap][counter title="Fitness Center" count="600" num_color="#ffffff" title_color="#ffffff" plus="yes"][counter title="Skilled Experts" count="356" num_color="#ffffff" title_color="#ffffff" plus="yes"][counter title="Global Gym" count="280" num_color="#ffffff" title_color="#ffffff" plus="yes"][counter title="Happy Clients" count="1500" num_color="#ffffff" title_color="#ffffff" plus="yes"][/counter_wrap]
Setup What We Do Services Section Four
![](images/ser-front.jpg)
For setting up What We Do Services section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Select Section 4.
Shortcode/Content for What We Do Services Section
[row][column col="4"][services image_path="http://localhost/alexa/powerlift/wp-content/themes/powerlift-pro/images/ser-1.jpg" sub_title="Weight" title="Weight Lifting" button_text="View More" button_link="#"][/column][column col="4"][services image_path="http://localhost/alexa/powerlift/wp-content/themes/powerlift-pro/images/ser-2.jpg" sub_title="Crosfit" title="Crosfit Tools" button_text="View More" button_link="#"][/column][column col="4"][services image_path="http://localhost/alexa/powerlift/wp-content/themes/powerlift-pro/images/ser-3.jpg" sub_title="Nutrition" title="Nutrition Tips" button_text="View More" button_link="#"][/column][column col="4"][services image_path="http://localhost/alexa/powerlift/wp-content/themes/powerlift-pro/images/ser-4.jpg" sub_title="Trainers" title="Personal Trainers" button_text="View More" button_link="#"][/column][column col="4"][services image_path="http://localhost/alexa/powerlift/wp-content/themes/powerlift-pro/images/ser-5.jpg" sub_title="Strength" title="Strength Training" button_text="View More" button_link="#"][/column][column col="4"][services image_path="http://localhost/alexa/powerlift/wp-content/themes/powerlift-pro/images/ser-6.jpg" sub_title="Muscle" title="Muscle Stretching" button_text="View More" button_link="#"][/column][/row]
Setup Our Testimonials Feedback Section Five
![](images/testimonial-front.jpg)
For setting up Our Testimonials Feedback section first of all you need to add some testimonials by using testimonials post type please see the below screenshot.
![](images/testimonial-post.jpg)
After adding post to Our Testimonials go to Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Section 5.
Our Testimonials Feedback Section Shortcode/Content:
[testimonials show="no. of item to be shown( Note: -1 for displaying all items )"]
Setup Classes Section Six
![](images/classes-front.jpg)
For setting up Classes section first of all you need to add some classes by using Our Classes post type please see the below screenshot.
![](images/classes-page.jpg)
For setting up Our Classes section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Select Section 6.
Shortcode/Content for Our Classes Section.
[classes type="slider" show="no. of item to be shown( Note: -1 for displaying all items )"]
[classes type="grid" column="2/3/4" show="no. of item to be shown( Note: -1 for displaying all items )"]
Setup BMI Calculator Section Seven
![](images/calcy-front.jpg)
For setting up BMI Calculator section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Select Section 7.
Shortcode/Content for BMI Calculator Section
[row][column col="6"][bmi_chart heading_title="CALCULATE YOUR BMI NOW!!" title_1="BMI" title_2="Weight Status" bmi_list_1="Below 18.5" bmi_list_2="18.5 - 24.9" bmi_list_3="25 - 29.9" bmi_list_4="30 and Above" weight_list_1="Underweight" weight_list_2="Normal" weight_list_3="Overweight" weight_list_4="Obese"]BMI is a reliable guide to estimate the healthy weight range based on height, weight & age. It is recognized by the Insurance, Health Professionals and Government.[/bmi_chart][/column][column col="6"][cc-bmi default="all"][/column][/row]
Setup Expert Team Member Section Eight
![](images/team-front.jpg)
For setting up Expert Team Member section first of all you need to add some team by using our team post type please see the below screenshot.
![](images/team-page.jpg)
For setting up Expert Team Member section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Select Section 8.
Shortcode/Content for Expert Team Member 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 Class Scheduled Timetable Section Nine
![](images/schedule-front.jpg)
For setting up Class Scheduled Timetable section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Select Section 9.
Shortcode/Content for Class Scheduled Timetable Section
[mp-timetable col="165,166,167,168,169,170" events="174,172,175,177,178,179" title="1" time="1" sub-title="1" description="0" user="0" row_height="45" font_size="" increment="1" view="tabs" view_sort="post_title" label="All Events" hide_label="0" hide_hrs="0" hide_empty_rows="1" group="1" disable_event_url="0" text_align="center" text_align_vertical="middle" table_layout="" id="" custom_class="" responsive="1"]
Setup Blog And Articles Section
![](images/recent-post-front.jpg)
For setting up Blog And Articles section first of all you need to add some posts by using Posts. Follow below instruction to add posts.
![](images/recent-post-type.jpg)
Once you added posts in the Blog And Articles 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 Blog And Articles 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 Footer
![](images/footer-front.jpg)
Go to Appearance >> Theme Options >> Footer.
![](images/footer-back.jpg)
Footer Widget
![](images/footer-widget.jpg)
- 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 >> Menu >> Select Menu Location >> 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
![](images/cat1.png)
- 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
![](images/cat2.png)
- 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.
![](images/sc_visual.jpg)
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
![](images/testimonial-post.jpg)
[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
![](images/shortcode_hr_ld.jpg)
[hr]
Description: used to display a horizontal line.
Succes Message Box
![](images/success.jpg)
[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
![](images/widgets.jpg)
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
![](images/basic-settings.jpg)
Font Typography
![](images/font-typo.jpg)
Font Color
![](images/font-color.jpg)
Sections
![](images/page.jpg)
Slider Settings
![](images/slider-setting.jpg)
Shortcode
![](images/shortcode.jpg)
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"]
![](images/gal-front.jpg)
Gallery Slider Layout
Shortcode :
[photo-gallery show="no. of item to be shown( Note: -1 for displaying all items )" type="slider"]
![](images/galslide.jpg)
Photo Gallery Post Type
![](images/gallery-type.jpg)
Portfolio
For setting up Gallery 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"]
![](images/port-front.jpg)
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"]
![](images/portfilter-front.jpg)
Portfolio Slider Layout
Shortcode :
[portfolio type="slider" show="no. of item to be shown( Note: -1 for displaying all items )"]
![](images/portslide.jpg)
Portfolio Post Type
![](images/port-type.jpg)
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
![](images/plugin-front.jpg)
Plugin Use
![](images/plugin-page.jpg)