Getting Started
From StartBox Docs
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Installing Startbox
Install via FTP
Startbox is installed just like any other WordPress theme. To install this theme:
- Extract the
/startbox/folder from the archive - Upload it to the
../wp-contents/themes/directory - Activate the theme in the Appearance menu
- Enjoy!
Install via WordPress
You can also install this theme directly from within WordPress itself:
- On the Appearance page, click on the Install Themes tab
- Click the Upload link
- Upload the archive file (startbox.zip) and click Install Now
- Activate the theme
- Enjoy!
You can read more detailed installation instructions on the WordPress Codex.
Using the Theme Options
Startbox has a very useful and powerful options page giving you the exact level of control you need over the appearance of your site. To access the options, just go to Appearance > Theme Options. Most of the options are point-and-click and should be self-explanatory.
Creating Your Own Theme Options
Learn how to create theme options in the Options API.
Activating Widgets
To make use of Startbox's pre-defined widget areas, go to Appearance > Widgets. Startbox comes with a set of custom widgets, several of which replace their default WordPress counterparts. To activate a widget, just drag it into whichever area you would like it to appear.
A special note about the Footer Columns: Startbox will automatically set the column widths based on how many columns you have activated. You should always start with column one and fill in the rest as necessary.
Selecting Page Templates
To use one of Startbox's many custom page templates, you can select it via the Template selector in the Page Attributes panel when editing a page.
Alternatively, you can select the page template via the Quick Edit options that appear when looking at your page list.
Learn more about using Page Templates
Customization
Pretty soon you'll be able to customize the look of Startbox via a Styles Options page. Until then, I recommend you create a Child Theme for any customizations you would like to make. I have written an entire guide for working with Child Themes to help get you started.
