How to Use PageLines Suggested WordPress Plugins

Revision as of 02:25, 18 October 2011

Although PageLines is universally plugin compatible, we have added "advanced" graphical/functional support for several WordPress plugins.

It's your responsibility to install each plugin, which can be done through "Plugins" > "Add New" or through the developer's site where you can download them manually (e.g. CForms).

Post Types Order Allows you to re-order custom post types like features and boxes.

Post Types Order

The PageLines Framework includes three powerful sections that utilize Custom Post Types. They are Banners, Boxes, & Features. By default, these sections will display each Custom Post Type chronologically, with the newest one displayed first. To rearrange the sort order, you must install the Post Types Order plugin. It will allow you drag and drop control over the order.

Download, install, & activate the Post Types Order plugin

Re-Order Custom Post Types

From your WordPress Administration Panel:

1. Select either the "Banners," "Boxes," or "Features" panel, then "Re-Order"
2. Click and drag to rearrange the Custom Post Types order
3. Click "Update"

Post Types Order Setup

• When you first install & activate the Post Types Order Plugin, you will see a message that the plugin must be configured.
  1. Select the "Settings" panel, then "Post Types Order"
  2. Choose the General settings you desire. If you are unsure what these setting mean, leave them alone
  3. Click "Save Settings"

Disqus Comment System

Disqus setup

The Disqus Comment System replaces your WordPress comment system with your comments hosted and powered by Disqus

Download, install, & activate the Disqus Comment System plugin

From your WordPress Administration Panel:

1. Select the "Comments" panel, then "Disqus"
2. Configure your Install settings & Advanced Options

CForms

Advanced contact forms that can be used for creating mailing lists, etc

WP125

Used to show 125px by 125px ads or images in your sidebar(Widget)

FlickrRSS

Use the FlickrRSS plugin in conjunction with the Carousel section to view images stored on a Flickr.com account. You can also use the FlickrRSS Widget to view your images in the Sidebar

Download, install, & activate the FlickrRSS plugin

• By default, the Carousel section & the FlickrRSS Widget will display random "Community" photos

Flickr

Change flickrRSS settings

From your WordPress Administration Panel:

1. Select the "Settings" panel, then "flickrRSS"
2. Choose your Display number & Group/User/Set ID
3. Click "Save Settings"

NextGEN Gallery

The NextGEN Gallery plugin allows you to create image galleries & view them through the Carousel section

Download, install, & activate the NextGEN Gallery plugin

Create a Gallery

NextGen

From your WordPress Administration Panel:

1. Select the "Gallery" panel, then "Add Gallery/Images"
2. Enter a name for your new galley
3. Click "Add Gallery"
   • Remember the new Gallery ID#. You will need to enter it in the Carousel Meta
4. Click "Browse" and select images to upload
5. Choose the gallery you want to upload the pictures to
6. Click "Upload images"

Wp-PageNavi

Creates advanced "paginated" post navigation

Breadcrumb NavXT

Displays a configurable breadcrumb nav on your site.