Documentation
Welcome to the documentation page! This section is always growing and improving and you can help by asking questions in the comments section on each page.
Note to those just getting started: These documentation pages are listed, generally, in the order you should tackle them. It takes a few steps before your site is up and running but it’s simple using the instructions we’ve provided. Start with installing WordPress and the theme, finish the required steps, then scroll down and look for the “Next Step” link. If you’ve already got WordPress installed, start with the video below.
Getting started:
Install and Upgrade
Walking through how to install the WP-Drudge theme and how to upgrade from a previous version.
Add Link Categories
How to add categories for your posted and static link lists. Adding posted link categories is required for showing these links on the homepage.
Creating the layout with widgets
Link blocks are what tell the theme how to build the homepage. This step is required for setting up this theme.
Adding Posted Links
Posted links are the chronologically-ordered links on the home page. Here's how to add one.
Adding Static Links
Static links are the perennial links that stay where you put them and don't revolve over time.
Configuring the theme
All the configuration and customization options explained in detail.
Adding pages to the site
Static pages could be an About page, a Resources page with extra information or anything else.
Adding advertising to the site
Advertising is added, currently, using the Advertising Manager plugin. Here's how to add ads to the top, bottom, and middle of your site.
Mobile Features
An overview of how the mobile functionality works and how to create a unique mobile page.
Customization using Additional CSS
Custom CSS declarations to make your WP-Drudge template look pixel-perfect.
Tips & Tricks
A few extra tips on how to get the most out of this template.
Features in development
Features we have planned for future releases.
Releases
Information on current and previous releases.
Ask a question or leave a comment
We've merged content from all of the questions and comments on this page and others into our new forum. Please head on over and create an account. A big thanks to Mark Glennon, chris, David Mills, Will, and Larry for contributing!