Aster Documentation

Introduction

What is Wordpress CMS?

WordPress CMS is a user-friendly content system of management 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 email us or use our support forum to get in touch with us if you have any issues about our WordPress themes. Our support staff is always available to assist you with any customization-related issues.

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Theme Installation

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

Method 1 : Installing a Theme via the The Dashboard of WordPress

Visit the Dashboard > Appearance Throughout the left-hand menu, and then Tap the Themes.
Click the Add New Theme button at the top of the Themes page.

Tap the Upload Theme box. if you have a theme file in ZIP format and press 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 using File Transfer Protocol to access themes

You may choose to use this method of uploading your theme if You've installed an FTP client. (like FileZilla) and you know the FTP login credentials of the server hosting your website..

File water-sports-gear.zip needs to be unzipped.
gaining access to reach the web server of your host with an FTP client. Visit the /wp-content/themes.
Put the theme in the /wp-content/themes/ directory..
Visit the Dashboard > over Appearance > Themes then select the theme to activate.

Plugin Installation

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

Method 1 : Installing Plugins via the The Dashboard of WordPress (Mentioned)

Visit the Dashboard > Plugins Throughout the left-hand menu, and then Tap the Add Plugin
Throughout the Add Plugins page,You may search for the plugin You are inclined to install.
From the search results, find the plugin You are inclined to install and click the Install Now button next to it.
upon the installation's completion. Go here the Activate button to activate the plugin and make it functional on your website

Method 2 : Uploading Plugins Manually via the The Dashboard of WordPress

Visit the Plugins Throughout the left-hand menu, and then Tap the Upload Plugin.
Tap the 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.

Visit the Dashboard > Settings > Reading, Set homepage displays to Static page, Select Home page.

Navigation

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

Create New Menu Settings

Visit the Dashboard > Appearance and then Menus.
Tap the the Create a new menu link.
Enter a name for your menu (e.g., Main Menu) and click the Create Menu button.
Throughout 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 are inclined to add to the menu by checking the corresponding boxes, and then click the Add to Menu button.

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.

Visit the Dashboard > Appearance Throughout the left-hand menu, and then Tap the 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
Moving forward to the Dashboard > Appearance > Customize > > Site Identity.
After Edit Tap the Publish Button.

Header

You will need to install WooCommerce if You are inclined to display Cart Button on your 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.

Moving forward to the Dashboard > Appearance > Customize > Theme Options > Header Options
In Header Added Primary Menu and menu are created in Navigation.
After Edit Hit the Publish button..

This is what the frontend of the Header 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.

Moving forward to the Dashboard > Page > Add New Page.
Moving forward to the Dashboard > Appearance > Customize > Front Page Options > Banner Section.
After Edit Hit the Publish button..

This is what the frontend of the Slider Section will look like.

Choose Us

This is a Choose Us Section
Moving forward to the Dashboard > Post > Add New Post.
Moving forward to the Dashboard > Appearance > Customize > Front Page Options > Choose Us Section.
After Edit Hit the Publish button..

This is what the frontend of the Choose Us Section will look like.

Footer Widgets

This is a Footer Widgets.
Widgets are used to construct footers. The widgets tab contains instructions on how to make footers.
To find the location of widgets, follow these steps.
Create a footer , Visit the Dashboard > Appearance > Widgets.

Footer Copyright

Moving forward to the Dashboard > Appearance > Customize > Theme Options > Footer Options.
After Edit Hit the Publish button..

This is what the frontend of the Footer Section will look like.

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