Harrier – Car Dealer and Automotive WordPress Theme

Introduction

Welcome to the Harrier - Car Dealer and Automotive WordPress Theme tutorial! Harrier is a powerful and highly customizable WordPress theme designed specifically for car dealerships, automotive repair shops, and other related businesses. With its sleek and modern design, Harrier provides an ideal platform for showcasing your vehicles, services, and company information. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of setting up and using the Harrier theme to create a professional and effective online presence for your business.

Table of Contents

1. Installing Harrier Theme
2. Configuring Theme Options
3. Creating Pages and Menus
4. Customizing Layout and Design
5. Adding and Managing Inventory
6. Creating and Managing Service Centers
7. Customizing Widgets and Sidebars
8. Setting Up Testimonials and Reviews
9. Creating and Managing Blog Posts
10. Advanced Customization Options

Step 1: Installing Harrier Theme

To install the Harrier theme, you will need to have a WordPress website already set up on your server. If you don't have a WordPress website, you can download and install WordPress from the official WordPress website.

1. Download the Harrier theme from the ThemeForest marketplace or from your theme provider.
2. Log in to your WordPress dashboard and navigate to the Appearance > Themes section.
3. Click on the "Add New" button and select the "Upload Theme" option.
4. Select the Harrier theme zip file and click on the "Install Now" button.
5. Wait for the theme to install, then click on the "Activate" button to activate the theme.

Step 2: Configuring Theme Options

Once the theme is installed and activated, you will need to configure the theme options to set up your website.

1. Navigate to the Appearance > Harrier Options section.
2. Fill in the required information, such as your company name, address, and contact information.
3. Choose the color scheme and layout options that suit your business.
4. Upload your logo and favicon.
5. Set up the social media links and email newsletters.
6. Click on the "Save All Changes" button to save your theme options.

Step 3: Creating Pages and Menus

In this step, we will create the main pages and menus for your website.

1. Navigate to the Pages > Add New section.
2. Create a new page for your homepage and fill in the content.
3. Create pages for your about us, contact us, and other important sections.
4. Create a menu by navigating to the Appearance > Menus section.
5. Add the pages to the menu and customize the menu settings as needed.

Step 4: Customizing Layout and Design

In this step, we will customize the layout and design of your website.

1. Navigate to the Appearance > Harrier Options > Layout section.
2. Choose the layout options that suit your business, such as the number of columns and widgets.
3. Customize the widget areas and sidebars.
4. Use the drag-and-drop page builder to customize the layout of your pages.
5. Use the custom CSS and JavaScript code to make further customizations.

Step 5: Adding and Managing Inventory

In this step, we will add and manage the inventory of vehicles or services on your website.

1. Navigate to the Harrier > Inventory section.
2. Create a new inventory item by filling in the required information, such as the vehicle make, model, and year.
3. Add photos and videos to each inventory item.
4. Set the prices and availability of each inventory item.
5. Manage the inventory items by updating the information and settings.

Step 6: Creating and Managing Service Centers

In this step, we will create and manage the service centers on your website.

1. Navigate to the Harrier > Service Centers section.
2. Create a new service center by filling in the required information, such as the service center name and address.
3. Add the services and prices offered by each service center.
4. Set the availability and hours of operation for each service center.
5. Manage the service centers by updating the information and settings.

Step 7: Customizing Widgets and Sidebars

In this step, we will customize the widgets and sidebars on your website.

1. Navigate to the Appearance > Widgets section.
2. Add widgets to the sidebar areas, such as the latest news or testimonials.
3. Customize the widget settings and layouts.
4. Use the custom CSS and JavaScript code to make further customizations.

Step 8: Setting Up Testimonials and Reviews

In this step, we will set up the testimonials and reviews on your website.

1. Navigate to the Harrier > Testimonials section.
2. Create a new testimonial by filling in the required information, such as the name and rating.
3. Add the testimonial content and photos.
4. Set the visibility and display options for each testimonial.
5. Manage the testimonials by updating the information and settings.

Step 9: Creating and Managing Blog Posts

In this step, we will create and manage the blog posts on your website.

1. Navigate to the Posts > Add New section.
2. Create a new blog post by filling in the required information, such as the title and content.
3. Add photos and videos to each blog post.
4. Set the categories and tags for each blog post.
5. Manage the blog posts by updating the information and settings.

Step 10: Advanced Customization Options

In this final step, we will explore the advanced customization options available in the Harrier theme.

1. Navigate to the Appearance > Harrier Options > Advanced section.
2. Use the custom CSS and JavaScript code to make further customizations.
3. Use the theme's built-in page builders and modules to create custom layouts and designs.
4. Use the theme's built-in plugins and integrations to add additional functionality to your website.

That's it! With these steps, you should be able to set up and use the Harrier theme to create a professional and effective online presence for your business.