Aster Documentation

Introduction

What is the WordPress content management system (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

If you have any questions about our WordPress themes, you can reach out to us through our support forum or contact us via email at support@asterthemes.com. Our support team is available to assist you with any issues related to customization or compatibility that you may encounter.

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System specifications

Minimum requirements for installation:

WordPress Version 6.2.2
Php Version 8.1.10 (Supports 64bit values)
MySQL Version 10.4.25-MariaDB
WordPress has a memory limit of 256 MB or more.

Suggested PHP setup limitations:

You must raise the PHP limits if you are experiencing any problems importing the demo material. You can either increase the following PHP limits in php.ini on your own or by getting in touch with your hosting provider.

max_execution_time set to 300
memory_limit set to 512M
post_max_size set to 40M
upload_max_filesize 40M
upload_max_size 40M
max_input_time 60

Theme Installation

Installing a theme in WordPress is a straightforward process. There are two main methods to install a theme: through the WordPress dashboard or manually via FTP. Here's a step-by-step guide for each method:

Method 1 : Installing a Theme via the WordPress Dashboard

Proceed to the Dashboard > Appearance in the left-hand menu, and then Click on Themes.
Click the button to select Add New from the Themes page.

Click the button to Upload a Theme if you have a theme file in ZIP format and Select Browse 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 via FTP

You might want to think about utilizing this method to upload your theme if you have an FTP client installed (such as FileZilla) and the login credentials for the server hosting your site.

Unzip the aster-photography-pro.zip file.
Accessing your web server host using an FTP client. Proceed to the /wp-content/themes.
Your server's /wp-content/themes/ should have the theme uploaded.
Proceed to the Dashboard > Appearance > Themes and activate the theme from the Dashboard.

Demo Import

In WordPress, a demo importer is a feature commonly provided by premium themes or theme frameworks. It allows users to import demo content, layouts, and settings to replicate a pre-designed website demo.

Proceed to the Dashboard > Appearance in the left-hand menu, and then Click on At Setup Wizard.
Click the Start button and start your demo import.

Click the Install Plugin install all the plugin.
Click the Demo Import finish Demo import.
Click the Visit Site

Plugin Installation

Installing plugins in WordPress is a simple process and can be done through the WordPress dashboard. There are thousands of plugins available to extend the functionality of your website.

Method 1 : Installing Plugins via the WordPress Dashboard (Recommended)

Proceed to the Dashboard > Plugins in the left-hand menu, and then click on 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.
Once the installation is finished. Click the Activate button to activate the plugin and make it functional on your website

Method 2 : Uploading Plugins Manually via the WordPress Dashboard

Proceed to the Plugins in the left-hand menu, and then click on Add New.
Click on 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.

To set the template, create a page: Navigate to the Dashboard > Pages. Include a New Page Choose the template.

Proceed to 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.

Proceed to 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.

Typography

The font family and size of headers, paragraphs, body text, slider text, post/page titles, and button text can all be adjusted.

Proceed to the the Dashboard > Appearance > Customize > Theme Settings > Typography.
This Setting is use for hole body and all tags.
After Edit Press the Publish Button.

Section Ordering

This section provide section order and section Padding

Proceed to the the Dashboard > Appearance > Customize > Theme Settings > Section Ordering.
This Setting is use for section order.
After Edit Press the Publish Button.

Header

In WordPress, the term Header refers to the top section of a website's page layout. It is a crucial part of the site's design as it often contains the site logo, navigation menu, and sometimes other important elements like contact information, social media icons, or a search bar.

In Header Added Primary Menu and menu are created in Navigation.
In the Customizer, you can find the options to change the style and content of this section.
Follow this step to edit this section.
Proceed to the the Dashboard > Appearance > Customize > Theme Settings > Header
After Edit Press the Publish Button.

Slider

This is a Slider section.
We included the fading smooth slider, which changes the image automatically after a short while.
Both the content and the Read More button are visible in that section. It connects to a particular page when clicked, however in order for that to function, the button's link needs to be included.
In the Customizer, you can find the options to change the style and content of this section.
Follow this step to edit this section.
Proceed to the the Dashboard > Appearance > Customize > Theme Settings > Slider.
After Edit Press the Publish Button.

Text Slider

This is a Text Slider Section.
You can see the text slider in that part. We added a few words that slide continuously to that.
In the Customizer, you can find the options to change the style and content of this section.
Follow this step to edit this section.
Proceed to the the Dashboard > Appearance > Customize > Theme Settings > Text Slider.
After Edit Press the Publish Button.

About

This is a About Section
In that section, the text is displayed on the left, while the image is shown on the right.
In Customizer, you see the options to style this Section.
Follow this step to edit this section.
Proceed to the the Dashboard > Appearance > Customize > Theme Settings > About Section.
After Edit Click on Publish Button.

Gallery

This is a Gallery Section
This section has come from the Gallery Name Posttype.
Some galleries are displayed at the front of this section; when you hover over them, the plus sign appears, and when you click on any of the galleries of plus sign, the image slider are appear as a popup for that specific gallery.
There is one button labeled with the Latest Portfolio. If you click on the button, the button will take you to another page where you can view the remaining galleries.
To create a Gallery, take these actions.
Proceed to the Dashboard, then Go to Gallery and click Add New Post Fill in your details and click Publishbutton.

In Customizer, you see the options to add content and style this Section.
Follow this steps to edit this section:
Proceed to the Dashboard > Appearance > Customize > Theme Settings > Gallery Section.
After editing section, click the Publish button.

Services

This is a Services Section
This section has come from the Services Name Posttype.
We display a few services at the front; if you would like to show more, create the services and increase the count at the customizer.
There is one button labeled with the Learn More. If you click on the button, the button will take you to another page where you can more information about this service.
To create a Services, take these actions.
Proceed to the Dashboard, then Go to Services and click Add New Post Fill in your details and click Publishbutton.

In Customizer, you see the options to add content and style this Section.
Follow this steps to edit this section:
Proceed to the Dashboard > Appearance > Customize > Theme Settings > Services Section.
After editing section, click the Publish button.

Team

This is a Team Section
This section has come from the Team Name Posttype.
In this section, you will find the photographer team members.
To create a team member, take these actions.
Proceed to the Dashboard, then go to Team and click Add new post Fill in your details and click Publishbutton.

In Customizer, you see the options to add content and style this Section.
Follow this steps to edit this section:
Proceed to the Dashboard > Appearance > Customize > Theme Settings > Team Section.
After editing section, click the Publish button.

Image With Text

This is a Image With Text Section
In that section, the text is displayed on the left, while the image slider is shown on the right.
In Customizer, you see the options to add content and style this Section.
Follow this step to edit this section.
Proceed to the the Dashboard > Appearance > Customize > Theme Settings > Image With Text Section.
After Edit Click on Publish Button.

Video

This is a Video Section
In this section, you can watch the video.
If you click the play button, the video will play in the same place.
In Customizer, you see the options to add contetn and style this Section.
Follow this step to edit this section.
Proceed to the the Dashboard > Appearance > Customize > Theme Settings > Video Section.
After Edit Click on Publish Button.

Choose us

This is a Choose us Section
This section has come from the Choose us Name Posttype.
Here are a few posts from this section; by clicking on the title, you can view additional details about the post.
To create a Post, take these actions.
Proceed to the Dashboard, then go to Choose us and click Add new post Fill in your details and click Publishbutton.

In Customizer, you see the options to add content and style this Section.
Follow this steps to edit this section:
Proceed to the Dashboard > Appearance > Customize > Theme Settings > Choose us Section.
After editing section, click the Publish button.

Award

This is a Award Section
In that section, the award details is displayed on the left, while the award image is shown on the right.
In Customizer, you see the options to add content and style this Section.
Follow this step to edit this section.
Proceed to the the Dashboard > Appearance > Customize > Theme Settings > Award Section.
After Edit Click on Publish Button.

Featured Product

This is a Product Section
This section has come from the Woocommerce Name Posttype.
The products for the specific categories are displayed in that section.
Hovering over the product displays the second image, quick view, wishlist icon, and add to cart button.
There is a button labeled View All Clicking on it will display the products of a specific category.
To create a product category, take these actions.
Proceed to the Dashboard, then Go to Product > and click Categories Fill in your details and click Add New Categorybutton.

To create a Product, take these actions.
Proceed to the Dashboard, then go to Product and click Add new Fill in your details and click Publishbutton.

In Customizer, you see the options to add content and style this Section.
Follow this steps to edit this section:
Proceed to the the Dashboard > Appearance > Customize > Theme Settings > Featured Product Section.
After editing section, click the Publish button.

Package

This is a Package Section
This section has come from the Woocommerce Name plugin.
In this section, you can find the Diffrent packages.
To create a product category, steps are given in the featured product.
To create a product, steps are given in the featured product.
In Customizer, you see the options to add content and style this Section.
Follow this steps to edit this section:
Proceed to the the Dashboard > Appearance > Customize > Theme Settings > Package Section.
After editing section, click the Publish button.

Blog

This is a Blog Section.
The blog is displayed in that part and is derived from a post.
The process to create a post is located in the Post, category format tab.
A Read More button is present. You may see more details about that specific blog by clicking on it.
In Customizer, you see the options to add content and style this Section.
Follow this steps to edit this section
Proceed to the the Dashboard > Appearance > Customize > Theme Settings > Blog Section.
After Edit Click on Publish Button.

Brand

This is a Brand Section
In that section, you can view various brand logos.
In the Customizer, I added the option to change the Logos.
In Customizer, you see the options to style this Section.
Follow this step to edit this section.
Proceed to the the Dashboard > Appearance > Customize > Theme Settings > Brand Section.
After Edit Click on Publish Button.

Testimonial

This is a Testimonial Section.
In that section, Creating a Testimonials Name Posttype.
Then, for that posttype, we create a Testimonial post, and this post is shown in front.
Create a post in Testimonials. take these actions:
Proceed to the Dashboard, then go to Testimonials and click Add new post Fill in your details and click Publishbutton.

In Customizer, you see the options to style this Section.
Follow this steps to edit this section
Proceed to the the Dashboard > Appearance > Customize > Theme Settings > Testimonial Section.
After Edit Click on Publish Button.

Get In Touch

This is a Get In Touch Section
In that section, You can see the text on the left side and the form on the right side
The form for inquiries will be available.
In Customizer, you see the options to add content and style this Section.
Follow this step for edit this section
Proceed to the the Dashboard > Appearance > Customize > Theme Settings > Get In Touch Section.
After Edit Click on Publish Button.

Instagram

This is a Instagram Section
This section is come from Smash Balloon Instagram Feed Plugin.
In that section, You can see your instagram post.
To add an account to the plugin, please follow these steps:
Proceed to the the Dashboard > Instagram Feed and setup our account.

In the Customizer, you can find the options to change the style and content of this section.
Follow this step for edit this section
Proceed to the the Dashboard > Appearance > Customize > Theme Settings > Insrtagram Section.
After Edit Click on Publish Button.

Newsletter

This is a Newsletter Section
In that section, you can subscribe to get the new offers on the site.
In Customizer, you see the options to add content and style this Section.
Follow this step for edit this section
Proceed to the the Dashboard > Appearance > Customize > Theme Settings > Newsletter Section.
After Edit Click on Publish Button.

Footer

This is a Footer.
Widgets are used to construct footers. The widgets tab contains instructions on how to make footers.
To find the location of widgets, take these actions.
Create a footer , Proceed to the Dashboard > Appearance > Widgets.
Follow this steps to edit this section.
Proceed to the the Dashboard > Appearance > Customize > Theme Settings > Footer.

Footer Copyright

To create a copyright section, take these actions.
Proceed to the the Dashboard > Appearance > Customize > Theme Settings > Copyright.
After Edit Press the Publish Button.

Navigation

Navigation menus help visitors find and access different pages and sections of your site easily. In WordPress, you can set up navigation using menus.

Create New Menu Settings

Proceed to the Dashboard > Appearance and then Menus.
To create a link on a New Menu, select this option.
Enter a name for your menu (e.g., Main Menu) and click the Create Menu button.
In the left column, you'll see a list of pages, posts, custom links, and categories (if you have any).
Select the pages, posts, or custom links you want to add to the menu by looking through the corresponding boxes, and then click the Add to Menu button.

Arrange the menu items by dragging and dropping them as needed. The top item will usually be the Home or Logo link.

Create Sub Menu

To create sub-menus (drop-down menus), drag a menu item slightly to the right (below and indented) of another menu item. This will make it a submenu item.
For each menu item, you can click the small arrow on the right to expand its options.
For custom links, you can enter the URL of the page you want the link to direct to.

Templates for Pages & Sidebars

Default Template (Standard page layout featuring a right-hand sidebar).
Home Page Template (Template for displaying homepage content).
Blog Full Width Extend (Page layout without a sidebar).
Blog with Left Sidebar (Template for blogs with the sidebar positioned on the left).
Blog With Right Sidebar (Template for blogs with the sidebar positioned on the right).
Page with Left Sidebar (Template for pages with the sidebar positioned on the left).
Page With Right Sidebar (Template for pages with the sidebar positioned on the right).
Contact Template (The standard Contact template without a sidebar.).

Articles, Categories, and Post Styles

In WordPress, Posts , Categories and Post Formats are essential components used to organize and structure your website's content. Understanding how they work will help you create a well-structured and easily navigable website.

Add category

To learn more about creating a category, refer to the following article: Click Here

Proceed to the Dashboard > Posts on the left sidebar, and then click on Categories.
Give your category a name (e.g., "Technology," "Travel," "Recipes," etc.)
Enter your slug or leave empyt Because it is usually auto-generated based on the name but can be edited if needed.
To create a hierarchical structure for your categories, assign a parent category. This action makes the new category a sub-category of the parent.
You can add a description for the category to provide more context about its content.
After filling in the details, press the Add New Category button to create the category.

Create Blog Post

For further details on Add Post, look at the following article: Click Here

Proceed to the Dashboard > Posts on the left sidebar and click on Add New.
Enter the title of your blog post.
On the right side of the editor, you can select categories.
On the right side of the editor, you can Tags.
On the right side of the editor, you can Add Featured Image.
click the "Publish" button on the top-right corner of the editor.

Shortcodes

For content generation, a shortcode is a helpful tool. "http://codex.wordpress.org/Shortcode" Using shortcodes is straightforward. Verify that Visual is the default editing choice.

Woocommerce Wishlists Shortcodes : [yith_wcwl_add_to_wishlist]

Contact Form : [contact-form-7 id="2" title="Contact form 1"]

Instagram Feed : [instagram-feed]

Widgets

In WordPress, widgets are small blocks of content or functionality that you can easily add to various widget areas on your website. Widget areas are predefined sections of your theme's layout, such as the sidebar, footer, or header, where you can place widgets. Widgets allow you to add dynamic content, such as recent posts, search bar, social media links, and more, without writing any code.

Proceed to the Dashboard > Appearance on the left sidebar, and then click on Widgets.
On the left side of the Widgets page, you'll see a list of available widgets, such as Recent Posts , Categories , Search , Text, etc.
you'll find the widget areas available in your theme, such as Sidebar , Footer , Header and any other custom widget areas your theme may have.

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