Corgan | Woodwork, Carpentry and Flooring WordPress Theme

Introduction to Corgan: Woodwork, Carpentry, and Flooring WordPress Theme

Corgan is a responsive WordPress theme designed specifically for woodworkers, carpenters, and flooring professionals who want to showcase their work and services online. With its clean and modern design, Corgan provides a professional platform for building a strong online presence and attracting potential clients. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of setting up and customizing the Corgan theme to create a stunning website that effectively represents your business.

Prerequisites

Before starting this tutorial, make sure you have:

1. A WordPress website installed on your hosting server.
2. A copy of the Corgan theme downloaded and extracted in the wp-content/themes directory of your WordPress installation.
3. Basic knowledge of WordPress and HTML/CSS.

Getting Started with Corgan

To begin, log in to your WordPress dashboard and go to the Themes section. Click the "Add New" button and select the Corgan theme from the list of available themes.

1. Install the Corgan Theme

Click the "Install Now" button to install the Corgan theme. Once the installation is complete, click the "Activate" button to activate the theme.

1. Set Up the Theme

After activating the theme, you will be taken to the Corgan theme setup wizard. Follow the wizard's instructions to configure the theme settings, such as:

• Site title and tagline
• Header image and logo
• Background color and pattern
• Font settings

Customizing the Corgan Theme

Now that the theme is set up, let's dive into customizing the layout and design of your website.

Step 1: Customize the Header

The header section of the Corgan theme is designed to be highly customizable. You can change the header image, add a logo, and modify the text elements.

• Go to the WordPress customizer by clicking the "Customize" button in the theme setup wizard or by going to Appearance > Customize in the WordPress dashboard.
• In the customizer, navigate to the "Header" section and click on the "Header Image" tab.
• Upload your own header image or select a default image from the theme.
• Add a logo by uploading an image or using a third-party plugin like Font Awesome.
• Modify the text elements, such as the site title and tagline, by clicking on the "Text" tab.

Step 2: Customize the Homepage

The Corgan theme comes with a custom homepage layout that features a slideshow, services section, and call-to-action buttons. You can customize each section by adding your own content and images.

• In the customizer, navigate to the "Homepage" section and click on the "Slideshow" tab.
• Upload your own slideshow images and add captions and links.
• Add services by clicking on the "Services" tab and adding your own service items.
• Customize the call-to-action buttons by clicking on the "CTA" tab and adding your own text and links.

Step 3: Customize the Inner Pages

The Corgan theme also comes with custom page templates for inner pages, such as services, about, and contact pages. You can customize each page by adding your own content and images.

• In the customizer, navigate to the "Inner Pages" section and click on the "Services" tab.
• Add your own services by clicking the "Add New Service" button.
• Customize the service pages by adding your own content and images.

Step 4: Add Portfolio Items

The Corgan theme is designed to showcase your work and services through a portfolio section. You can add portfolio items by creating custom post types and assigning them to the portfolio category.

• In the WordPress dashboard, go to Posts > Add New and create a new portfolio item.
• Assign the portfolio item to the "Portfolio" category.
• Upload images and add captions and descriptions to each portfolio item.

Step 5: Add Testimonials

The Corgan theme also comes with a testimonials section that allows you to showcase customer reviews and testimonials. You can add testimonials by creating custom post types and assigning them to the testimonials category.

• In the WordPress dashboard, go to Posts > Add New and create a new testimonial item.
• Assign the testimonial item to the "Testimonials" category.
• Upload images and add captions and descriptions to each testimonial item.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have now completed the Corgan theme tutorial and set up a professional website for your woodwork, carpentry, or flooring business. The Corgan theme is highly customizable, so feel free to experiment with different layouts, designs, and content to create a unique website that showcases your business.