Welcome to EGEX! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced WordPress user, this guide will walk you through the basic setup process and help you get your website up and running in no time.
Installation
Installing EGEX is straightforward. First, download the theme from your account dashboard. Then, navigate to Appearance → Themes → Add New in your WordPress dashboard. Click on Upload Theme and select the EGEX theme file you downloaded. Click Install Now and then Activate.
Initial Setup
Once activated, you'll notice an EGEX panel in your WordPress admin. This is where all the magic happens! Here you can configure:
- Site Logo: Upload your company logo
- Color Scheme: Choose from preset colors or customize your own
- Typography: Select fonts for headings and body text
- Navigation: Set up your main menu
- Footer: Add copyright text and social media links
Customizing Your Homepage
EGEX includes a powerful front-page builder. Navigate to Appearance → EGEX Options → Front Page to enable the builder and add sections. Choose from multiple section types:
- Title/Hero Section
- Features Grid
- Team Members
- Testimonials
- Blog Posts
- Contact Form
Creating Content
EGEX works seamlessly with all standard WordPress content types. Create pages and posts as you normally would. The theme includes multiple page templates and post layouts for different content types.
Plugins & Extensions
EGEX is compatible with popular WordPress plugins. We recommend installing:
- Yoast SEO: For search engine optimization
- WooCommerce: To set up your online store
- Contact Form 7: For contact forms
- Jetpack: For social sharing and performance
Next Steps
Now that you've set up EGEX, here are some next steps:
- Customize the theme colors to match your brand
- Upload your logo and favicon
- Create your homepage with the front-page builder
- Add content pages and blog posts
- Set up Google Analytics to track your visitors
For detailed documentation and tutorials, visit our documentation site. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact our support team.
Happy building! 🌟