Since you are here, we imagine you are going to install and use Publisher for the first time and procedure starts at installation.
Stared steps (*) are compulsory. Others are Optional.
1- Install *
First of all install theme on your server: Installation
If you want to use “child-theme”: Install Child-theme
After installing theme it should be activated. Go to Appearance → Themes and activate “Publisher”. If you want to use child-theme, activate “Publisher Child Theme”.
2- Register *
For one license it’s possible to:
- register one domain: Register
- register one development domain: Register dev domain
- request for multi-site: Multi-site
3- Migrate
Use the most similar look of your old theme in Publisher, as we say “migrate to Publisher”: Publisher Migrator
4- Plugins *
Install plugins come in Publisher package. “WPBakery” is necessary if you want to use Publisher blocks and capabilities. Others are optional. Install Plugins
5- Demo
It’s time to install a demo and give your website a new look. Visit our demo website and check demos to find the most suitable one for yourself. Now install the demo: Install demo
“Demo” is not marked as compulsory step but it is needed to make the most of the Publisher.
6- Homepage
There are several ready-to-use templates for homepage in every demo. Take a look at them and install one: Homepage Template
Note: Make sure you have set the template as homepage.
Okay, Good…
Essential steps are done. From now on, we mention changes which users frequently want in new theme.
7- Edit Homepage Content
You can use different blocks and listings and sidebars in your homepage also change their content.
8- Sidebar and Widgets
Managing them is the same as all other WordPress themes. The difference is many custom widgets in Publisher.
9- Menus
Read below doc for complete tutorial about menus.
What About Other Options?
Steps can go on depends on changes user wants to apply. We recommend users to take a tour in our documentation and read it. Most of the questions are answered in docs tutorials.