Droplet WordPress Theme Documentation

Step 1. Theme installation

1. Go to the menu Appearance > Themes and click the Add New Theme button.
2. Click the Upload link.
3. Click the Browse button and navigate to the unzipped template package on your computer.
4. Look for a file called droplet-pro.zip Click on it to select, then click OK.
5. Click the Install Now button and wait until the installation is complete.
6. Click the Activate link to change the current layout of the site to the theme your purchased.
7. Go to Appearance >> Theme Options >> Click on Restore Default button.
8. Ensure Your homepage displays setting is "Your Latest Posts". Settings >> Reading.
9. Install all the required plugins that theme needs.

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.

1. Go to the Appearance Select import demo data option and browse xml file to Import Content and browse wie file to Import Widgets then click on Continue & import. See below screenshot.

   

Setup Header

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 Navigation: See the Navigation tab of this documentation.
• For Header Info: Go to Appearance >> Theme Options >> Basic Settings >> Header Information.
• For Slider: Go to Appearance >> Theme Options >> Homepage Slider >> Upload image, Add Title and Add Description.

1. Note: You can set header from different header layout option given by theme.
   Goto Appearance >> Theme Options >> Basic Settings >> Header Layouts
2. Note: You can also add video instead of slider slides. Upload your video mp4 file in dashboard media the goto Appearance >> Theme Options >> Homepage Slider >> Custom Slider Shortcode Area For Home Page. Copy code and paste it there <figure class="wp-block-video"><video autoplay="" loop="" muted="" preload="auto" src="" playsinline=""></video></figure>. Add video path in src="" option.

Features Section

For setting up Features Section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Section 1.

Shortcode/Content for Features Section.

[row][column col="6"][infobox icon_path="http://flydemos.net/droplet/wp-content/themes/droplet-pro/images/emergency-service.png" title="Emergency Services" link="#" bg_color="#0041ac" color="#ffffff"] Nam quam enim, ultricies id convallis blandit, varius nec dui. Integer vel sem egestas, aliquam ante eget, vulputate neque. [/infobox][/column][column col="6"][infobox icon_path="http://flydemos.net/droplet/wp-content/themes/droplet-pro/images/maintenance.png" title="Long Term Maintenance" link="#" bg_color="#040506" color="#ffffff"] Nam quam enim, ultricies id convallis blandit, varius nec dui. Integer vel sem egestas, aliquam ante eget, vulputate neque. [/infobox][/column][column col="6"][infobox icon_path="http://flydemos.net/droplet/wp-content/themes/droplet-pro/images/sewer.png" title="Sewer Maintenance" link="#" bg_color="#040506" color="#ffffff"] Nam quam enim, ultricies id convallis blandit, varius nec dui. Integer vel sem egestas, aliquam ante eget, vulputate neque. [/infobox][/column][column col="6"][infobox icon_path="http://flydemos.net/droplet/wp-content/themes/droplet-pro/images/seasonal-services.png" title="Seasonal Services" link="#" bg_color="#0041ac" color="#ffffff"] Nam quam enim, ultricies id convallis blandit, varius nec dui. Integer vel sem egestas, aliquam ante eget, vulputate neque. [/infobox][/column][/row]

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

Introduction Section

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

Shortcode/Content for Introduction Section.

[introduction image="http://flydemos.net/droplet/wp-content/themes/droplet-pro/images/about.png" image_position="left" sub_title="ABOUT US" title="Professional Plumbing & Heating Services" btn_text="Read More" btn_link="#" since="Since 2002" video_url="https://vimeo.com/163294715" contact_mail="plumbing@sitename.com" contact_phn="(610) 381-5621-4257"]  Nam quam enim, ultricies id convallis blandit, varius nec dui. Integer vel sem egestas, aliquam ante eget, vulputate neque. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur.
        [unordered_list style="list-2"]<li>Immediate 24/7 Emergency Service</li><li>Expert, guaranteed workmanship</li><li>We offer options for pricing on every repair</li><li>Regular plumbing care</li>[/unordered_list][/introduction]

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

Our Services Section

For setting up Our Services Section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Section 3.

Shortcode/Content for Our Services Section.

[row][column col="4 tab-col-6"][service_box image="http://flydemos.net/droplet/wp-content/themes/droplet-pro/images/gen-plumbing.jpg" icon="http://flydemos.net/droplet/wp-content/themes/droplet-pro/images/ser1.png" title="General Plumbing" readmore_text="Read More" link="#"] There are many with variations of quis. passages of available but the majority have some by injected [/service_box][/column][column col="4 tab-col-6"][service_box image="http://flydemos.net/droplet/wp-content/themes/droplet-pro/images/water-heating.jpg" icon="http://flydemos.net/droplet/wp-content/themes/droplet-pro/images/ser2.png" title="Water Heating" readmore_text="Read More" link="#"] There are many with variations of quis. passages of available but the majority have some by injected [/service_box][/column][column col="4 tab-col-6"][service_box image="http://flydemos.net/droplet/wp-content/themes/droplet-pro/images/bathroom-plumbing.jpg" icon="http://flydemos.net/droplet/wp-content/themes/droplet-pro/images/ser3.png" title="Bathroom Plumbing" readmore_text="Read More" link="#"] There are many with variations of quis. passages of available but the majority have some by injected [/service_box][/column][column col="4 tab-col-6"][service_box image="http://flydemos.net/droplet/wp-content/themes/droplet-pro/images/drainage-plumbing.jpg" icon="http://flydemos.net/droplet/wp-content/themes/droplet-pro/images/ser4.png" title="Drainage Services" readmore_text="Read More" link="#"] There are many with variations of quis. passages of available but the majority have some by injected [/service_box][/column][column col="4 tab-col-6"][service_box image="http://flydemos.net/droplet/wp-content/themes/droplet-pro/images/commercial-plumbing.jpg" icon="http://flydemos.net/droplet/wp-content/themes/droplet-pro/images/ser5.png" title="Commercial Plumbing" readmore_text="Read More" link="#"] There are many with variations of quis. passages of available but the majority have some by injected [/service_box][/column][column col="4 tab-col-6"][service_box image="http://flydemos.net/droplet/wp-content/themes/droplet-pro/images/gas-plumbing.jpg" icon="http://flydemos.net/droplet/wp-content/themes/droplet-pro/images/ser6.png" title="Gas Line Services" readmore_text="Read More" link="#"] There are many with variations of quis. passages of available but the majority have some by injected [/service_box][/column][/row] [buttonstyle2 name="See More Services" align="center" link="#"]

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

Get a Quote Section

For setting up Get a Quote Section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Section 4.

Shortcode/Content for Get a Quote Section.

[get_quote image="http://flydemos.net/droplet/wp-content/themes/droplet-pro/images/quote.jpg" image_position="right" title="Request A Quote" tagline="Mauris pulvinar sodales nisl et porttitor. Quisque malesuada a ipsum vel finibus. Ut hendrerit efficitur ipsum vitae mollis. Nunc semper congue est in aliquet." contact_form_7_name="quote form" contact_form_7_id="416"]

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

Testimonials Section

For setting up Testimonials Section section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Select Section 5.

For setting up Testimonials section first of all you need to add some posts by using Testimonials Post Type. Follow below instruction to add posts.

Once you added posts in the Testimonials posts type after that you just have to add post shortcode in the sections content area and you'r done. (Section 5.)

Testimonials Section Shortcode:

[testimonials]

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

Working Process Section

For setting up Working Process Section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Section 6.

Shortcode/Content for Working Process Section.

[row][work_process num="01" icon="calendar-check" title="Quick Request"] Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. [/work_process][work_process num="02" icon="magnifying-glass-plus" title="Inspect & Analyze"] Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. [/work_process][work_process num="03" icon="person-digging" title="Work Status"] Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. [/work_process][work_process num="04" icon="calendar-check" title="Fix Up & Finish"] Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. [/work_process][/row]

Once you added above shortcode in the sections content area, you'r done. (Section 6.)

Our Team Sections

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

For setting up Our Team section first of all you need to add some posts by using Our Team Post Type. Follow below instruction to add posts.

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

Our Team Section Shortcode:

[our-team type="grid" column="4" show="-1"]

Once you added above shortcode in the sections content area, you'r done. (Section 7.)

Latest Posts Section

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

For setting up Latest Posts section 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 Posts Section Shortcode:

[latest-news show="3" type="grid" column="3" comment="show" date="show" author="show" category="show"]

Once you added above shortcode in the sections content area, you'r done. (Section 8.)

Setup Footer

For Setting up Footer : Go to Appearance >> Widgets >> Add widgets to Footer Sidebars.

For Setting up copyright : Go to Appearance >> Theme Option >> Basic Settings >> Footer Copyright.

Note: You can set footer from different footer layout option given by theme.
Goto Appearance >> Theme Options >> Basic Settings >> Footer Layouts

Adding category

Review the following article for more information on adding categories: http://codex.wordpress.org/Manage_Categories_SubPanel

1. Log into your WordPress Administration Panel (Dashboard).
2. Click the Posts tab.
3. With that done, click Categories for blog posts.
4. Type in the name of your new category.
5. After that, click the Add New Category button.

Click the Publish button.

Creating a Blog post

1. Log into your WordPress Administration Panel (Dashboard).
2. Click the Posts tab.
3. Click the Add New tab.
4. Type in your post content. For more information on adding posts, please check the following link http://codex.wordpress.org/Posts_Add_New_SubPanel.

Elements

One half

[row][column col="6"]Column 1 Content goes here...[/column]
[column col="6"]Column 2 Content goes here...[/column][/row]

Tabs

[tabs]
[tab title="TAB TITLE 1"]Tab Content goes here...[/tab]
[/tabs]

Toggle content

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

Accordion Content

[accordion]
[accordion_content title="ACCORDION TITLE 1"]Accordion Content goes here...[/accordion_content]
[/accordion]

Gradient Button

[gradient_button size="small" bg_color="#000000" color="#ffffff" text="text here"  title="title here" url="#" position="left"]

Simple Button

[simple_button size="small" bg_color="#000000" color="#ffffff" text="text here"  title="title here" url="#" position="left"]

Round Button

[round_button style="light" text="text here"  title="title here" url="#" position="left"]

Horizontal rule

[hr] 

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]

Search

[searchform]

List Style

[unordered_list style="list-1"]<li>List style 1</li>[/unordered_list]

Basic Settings

Font Typography

Sections

Slider Settings

Shortcode

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.

Contact Form Plugin Use

Get Code for Contact page form

<div class="form-group half"><label>Your Name (required)</label> [text* your-name]</div><div class="form-group half last"><label> Your Email (required) </label>[email* your-email] </div><div class="clear"></div><div class="form-group half"><label> Phone </label>[tel tel-910]</div><div class="form-group half last"><label> Subject </label>[text your-subject] </div><div class="clear"></div><div class="form-group"><label> Your Message </label>[textarea your-message 10x5]</div><div class="form-group">[submit "Send"]</div>

Get Code for Newsletter form in sidebar

[email* email-452 placeholder "Enter Your Email"][submit "Submit"]