Travern WordPress Theme Documentation

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@flythemes.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 travern-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 Top Bar: Go to Appearance >> Basic Settings >> Top Header Address and Hotline Number AND Top Header Social Icons.
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 Header Button: Go to Appearance >> Basic Settings >> Header Button.
For Slider: Go to Appearance >> Theme Options >> Homepage Slider >> Upload image, Add Title and Add Description.

Feature Boxes Section

For setting up Feature Boxes section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Section 1.

Shortcode/Content for Feature Boxes Section.

[column_content type="one_fourth"][feature_box image="Add your image path here" title="Cuisine" readmore="Read More" link="#"] With endless modalities and customizations, we have thousands of spa and wellness locations for your next massage. [/feature_box][/column_content][column_content type="one_fourth"][feature_box image="Add your image path here" title="Recreation" readmore="Read More" link="#"] With endless modalities and customizations, we have thousands of spa and wellness locations for your next massage. [/feature_box][/column_content][column_content type="one_fourth"][feature_box image="Add your image path here" title="Spa" readmore="Read More" link="#"] With endless modalities and customizations, we have thousands of spa and wellness locations for your next massage. [/feature_box][/column_content][column_content type="one_fourth_last"][feature_box image="Add your image path here" title="Golf Club" readmore="Read More" link="#"] With endless modalities and customizations, we have thousands of spa and wellness locations for your next massage. [/feature_box][/column_content][clear]

Once you added above shortcode in the sections content area, you'r done. (Section 1.)

Welcome Section

For setting up Welcome section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Section 2.

Shortcode/Content for Welcome Section.

[column_content type="one_half"] <p style="text-align:center;">Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud. </p>[spacer space="20"][unordered_list style="list-5 col-2"]<li>Luxury Rooms</li> <li>Family Rooms</li> <li>Standart Rooms</li><li>Restaurants and Bars</li><li>Parking Spaces</li><li>Spa Center</li><li>Fitness Halls</li><li>Conference Halls</li><li>Swimming Pools</li><li>Beauty Center</li>[/unordered_list] [/column_content][column_content type="one_half_last"][image_slider_wrap][image_slide image_path="Add Your Image path here"][image_slide image_path="Add Your Image path here"][image_slide image_path="Add Your Image path here"][image_slide image_path="Add Your Image path here"][/image_slider_wrap][/column_content][clear]

Once you added above shortcode in the sections content area, you'r done. (Section 2.)

Check Rooms Availability Section

For setting up Check Rooms Availability section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Section 3.

Shortcode/Content for Check Rooms Availability Section.

[check_available_rooms image="Add Background image path here" image_position="right/left" title="Planing For Vacations?" text=" Phasellus et dolor sit amet est scelerisque pretium ut eget libero. In sollicitudin blandit augue et feugiat. Phasellus et dolor sit amet est scelerisque pretium ut eget libero. In sollicitudin blandit augue et feugiat."] [opalhotel_check_available] [/check_available_rooms]

Once you added above shortcode in the sections content area, you'r done. (Section 3.)

Image Boxes Section

For setting up Image Boxes section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Section 4.

Shortcode/Content for Image Boxes Section.

[column_content type="one_third"][image_info_box title="Professional Staff" link="#" image="Add your image path" image_position="top" readmore="Read More"] Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna. Ut enim ad mini veniam, quis nostrud exercitation. [/image_info_box][/column_content][column_content type="one_third"][image_info_box title="Great Services" link="#" image="Add your image path" image_position="bottom" readmore="Read More"] Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna. Ut enim ad mini veniam, quis nostrud exercitation. [/image_info_box][/column_content][column_content type="one_third_last"][image_info_box title="Best Experience" link="#" image="Add your image path" image_position="top" readmore="Read More"] Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna. Ut enim ad mini veniam, quis nostrud exercitation. [/image_info_box][/column_content][clear]

Once you added above shortcode in the sections content area, you'r done. (Section 4.)

Featured Rooms Section

For setting up Featured Rooms section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Section 5.

Shortcode/Content for Featured Rooms Section.

[column_content type="one_third"][hotel_room image="Add Your Image path here..." title="Executive Lodge" price="$170" readmore="View More" link="#"] The room offers a king or twin bed and can accommodate a maximum of three guests (2 adults and 1 child), and is suitable for parties of two small families. [/hotel_room][/column_content][column_content type="one_third"][hotel_room image="Add Your Image path here..." title="Executive Lodge" price="$170" readmore="View More" link="#"] The room offers a king or twin bed and can accommodate a maximum of three guests (2 adults and 1 child), and is suitable for parties of two small families. [/hotel_room][/column_content][column_content type="one_third_last"][hotel_room image="Add Your Image path here..." title="Executive Lodge" price="$170" readmore="View More" link="#"] The room offers a king or twin bed and can accommodate a maximum of three guests (2 adults and 1 child), and is suitable for parties of two small families. [/hotel_room][/column_content][column_content type="one_third"][hotel_room image="Add Your Image path here..." title="Executive Lodge" price="$170" readmore="View More" link="#"] The room offers a king or twin bed and can accommodate a maximum of three guests (2 adults and 1 child), and is suitable for parties of two small families. [/hotel_room][/column_content][column_content type="one_third"][hotel_room image="Add Your Image path here..." title="Executive Lodge" price="$170" readmore="View More" link="#"] The room offers a king or twin bed and can accommodate a maximum of three guests (2 adults and 1 child), and is suitable for parties of two small families. [/hotel_room][/column_content][column_content type="one_third_last"][hotel_room image="Add Your Image path here..." title="Executive Lodge" price="$170" readmore="View More" link="#"] The room offers a king or twin bed and can accommodate a maximum of three guests (2 adults and 1 child), and is suitable for parties of two small families. [/hotel_room][/column_content][clear]

Once you added above shortcode in the sections content area, you'r done. (Section 5.)

Gallery Section

For setting up Gallery section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Select Section 6.

For setting up Gallery Section first of all you need to add some posts by using Photo Gallery Posts. Follow below instruction to add posts.

Once you added posts in the Photo Gallery Posts type after that you just have to add post shortcode in the sections content area and you'r done. (Section 6.)

Photo Gallery Shortcode:

[photo-gallery show="6" category="rooms" column="3"]

Testimonials Section

For setting up Testimonials section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Select Section 7.

For setting up Testimonials Section first of all you need to add some posts by using Testimonials Posts. Follow below instruction to add posts.

Once you added posts in the Testimoinials Posts type after that you just have to add post shortcode in the sections content area and you'r done. (Section 7.)

Testimonials Shortcode:

[testimonials show="3"]

Latest News Section Section

For setting up Latest News Section section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Select Section 8.

For setting up Latest News page first of all you need to add some posts by using Posts. Follow below instruction to add posts.

Once you added posts in the Posts type after that you just have to add post shortcode in the sections content area and you'r done. (Section 8.)

Latest News Section Shortcode:

[latest-news showposts="3" date="show"]

Setup Footer

Go to Appearance >> Theme Options >> Footer.

For About Us box: Go to Appearance >> Theme Options >> Footer >> Footer About Us Column.
For Useful links box: Go to Appearance >> Theme Options >> Footer >> Footer Menu Title AND See navigation tab of theme documentation.
For Newsletter and Follow us box: Go to Appearance >> Theme Options >> Footer >> Footer Newsletter Title AND Footer Social Icons.
For footer copyright text: Go to Appearance >> Theme Options >> Footer >> Footer Copyright.

Shortcode for Social Icon.

[social_area][social icon="twitter" link="#"][social icon="facebook" link="#"][social icon="google-plus" link="#"][social icon="linkedin" link="#"][social icon="pinterest-p" link="#"][/social_area]

Take all the icons name from Font Awesome

Setup Navigation

First of all create pages from go to Pages >> Add new page.
Go to Appearance >> Menu
Click on Create a new menu link
Give a name to your menu in Menu name and click save menu button
Once you have create menu. You need to add pages by selecting with checkboxes. After adding menu list you can arrange it by drag and drop.
Select menu theme location from the below checkboxes

See this screenshot for better understanding.

Page Templates and Sidebars

Page Templates

Default Template (the default page template with a right sidebar position)
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.

Click the Publish 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:

Social icon - used for social icon output.
One half, one third, one fourth, one fifth - used for display content on columns.
Tabs - used for display tabs.
Toggle content - used for display toggle.
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.

Elements

One half

[column_content type="one_half"]Column 1 Content goes here...[/column_content]
[column_content type="one_half_last"]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.

Toggle content

[toggle_content title="Toggle Title 1"]Toggle Content goes here...[/toggle_content]

Description: use to display toggle 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

Sections

Slider Settings

Footer

Shortcode

Opal Hotel Plugin

Follow below instruction to use Opal Hotel Plugin.

Opal Hotel Plugin Installation

Follow below instructions...

Go to Plugins >> Add New >> Upload Plugin
After that you'll see Opal Hotel, Rooms, Offers menu in left sidebar menu list.

After activating plugin first of all goto pages and delete all the pages which are created by Opal Hotel plugin and create your own pages with below shortcode.

For Availability search Form

[opalhotel_check_available]

[check_available_rooms]

For Display Room List in innerpages

[opalhotel_rooms]

For Room Booking procedure

[opalhotel_reservation]

For Checkout

[opalhotel_checkout]

Opal Hotel Plugin Use

Contact form Plugin

The following instructions are for setup Contact Form Plugin
Follow below instruction to use Contact Form Plugin.

Plugin Installation

Follow below instructions...

Go to Plugins >> Add New search for plugin Contact Form 7 and install it in your wordpress dashboard.
After that you'll see Contact menu menu in left sidebar menu list.

Plugin Use

Get Code for Contact page form

<div class="form-group">[text* text-397 class:form-control placeholder "Name"]</div><div class="form-group">[email* email-902 class:form-control placeholder "Email Address"]</div><div class="form-group">[tel tel-107 class:form-control class:last placeholder "Phone"]</div><div class="form-group">[textarea textarea-609 placeholder "Message"]</div><div class="form-group">[submit class:send-btn "Send Information"]</div>