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Introduction
What is Wordpress CMS?
WordPress CMS is a user-friendly content management system enabling easy creation and management of websites and digital content, regardless of technical expertise. Originally a blogging platform, it has evolved into a versatile CMS for various website types. It offers themes for visual appeal, plugins for added functionality, and a simple interface for content creation. With a responsive design and SEO-friendly features, WordPress is supported by a large community, receives regular updates, and exists in both hosted (WordPress.com) and self-hosted (WordPress.org) versions. It's renowned for its accessibility, adaptability, and open-source nature.
Help and Support
You can directly contact us or use astertheme@gmail.com our support forum to get in touch with us whether you have any queries concerning our WordPress themes. When you have any customization-related issues, our support workers is always here to assist you.
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SUPPORTTheme Installation
Installing a theme in WordPress is a straightforward process. There are two main methods to install a theme: through the WordPress Admin Console or manually via FTP. Here's a step-by-step guide for each method:
Method 1 : Installing a Theme via the WordPress Admin Console
- Hit up the Dashboard > Appearance in the left-hand menu, and then Click on Themes.
- Click the Add New Tab at the top of the Themes page.
- Click the Upload Theme Tab if you have a theme file in ZIP format and Simply tap the Browse for chosse file in ZIP format and then click Install Now.
- Click the "Activate" button to make the theme active on your website.
Method 2 : Manually Installing a theme across File Transfer Protocol
This technique of uploading your theme is something you might want to acknowledge if you have an FTP client installed (like FileZilla) and recognize the login credentials for the server hosting your website.
- Extract the zip the aster-photography.zip.
- Using an FTP client to access your host web server. Hit up the /wp-content/themes.
- Put the theme in the /wp-content/themes directory.
- To activate a theme using your Dashboard, operate to Appearance > Themes..
Plugin Installation
Installing plugins in WordPress is a simple process and can be done through the WordPress Admin Console . There are thousands of plugins available to extend the functionality of your website.
Method 1 : Installing Plugins via the WordPress Admin Console (Recommended)
- Hit up the Dashboard > Plugins in the left-hand menu, and then Simply tap the Add New
- In the Add Plugins page, you can search for the plugin you want to install.
- From the search results, find the plugin you want to install and click the Install Now button next to it.
- After the installation is complete. Click the Activate tap to activate the plugin and make it functional on your website
Method 2 : Uploading Plugins Manually via the WordPress Admin Console
- Hit up the Plugins in the left-hand menu, and then Simply tap the Add New.
- Simply tap the Upload Plugin button at the top of the page.
- Click the Choose File button, select the plugin ZIP file from your computer, and then click Install Now
- Click the Activate Plugin link to activate the plugin on your website.
Homepage Setup
Establish your homepage by adhering to these guidelines.
- Hit up the Dashboard > Settings > Reading, Set homepage displays to Static page, Select Home page.
Customizer Settings
Customizer settings refer to a feature in WordPress that allows users to customize various aspects of their website's appearance and functionality in a user-friendly and interactive manner. The Customizer provides a live preview of the changes, making it easy for users to see how their modifications will look before saving them.
- Hit up the Dashboard > Appearance in the left-hand menu, and then Click on Customizer.
- The Customizer allows you to make changes to the theme settings, widgets, menus, backgrounds, colors, and more, depending on the options provided by your active theme and any installed plugins.
Site Identity
- This Is a Site Identity Section
- Hit up the the Dashboard > Appearance > Customize > > Site Identity.
- After Edit Simply tap the Publish Button.
This is what the frontend of the Site Identity Section will look like.
Slider
In WordPress, a slider refers to a dynamic and interactive element on a website that displays multiple images, or other content in a slideshow format. Sliders are commonly used on the homepage or landing pages to showcase featured content, products, promotions, or any information that needs to be highlighted in a visually appealing way.
- Hit up the the Dashboard > Page > Add New.
- Hit up the the Dashboard > Appearance > Customize > Front Page Options > Banner Section.
- After Edit Simply tap the Publish Button.
This is what the frontend of the Slider Section will look like.
Product
You will need to install WooCommerce if you want to display Products on your Dashboard.
- This is a Product Section
- Hit up the the Dashboard > Product > Add New.
- Hit up the the Dashboard > Appearance > Customize > Front Page Options > Product Section.
- After Edit Simply tap the Publish Button.
This is what the frontend of the Product Section will look like.
Footer Copyright
- Hit up the the Dashboard > Appearance > Customize > Theme Options > Footer Options.
- After Edit Simply tap the Publish Button.
This is what the frontend of the Footer Section will look like.