Hello folks, in today's tutorial I will show you how to install the Genesis framework and a child theme. I will also provide a brief overview of the Genesis features. If you want more information about Genesis and reasons that you should use the Framework, please check out this post about why you should use the Genesis Framework. Step 1 The first thing that you'll need … [Read more...]
Video Background Using YouTube | Altitude Pro
One of my YouTube subscribers asked if it is possible to add a video background using YouTube instead of hosting the video on your own server. This is possible but let's go over a few things before we start the tutorial. There are pros and cons in using YouTube to host you background video. The biggest drawback is that unless it is your own video on YouTube, you can not be … [Read more...]
Add a video background | Infinity Pro
In this tutorial I will be adding a video background to the Infinity Pro theme by Genesis. The Infinity Pro theme is already a beautiful theme, but adding a video background just gives it a little something extra. Step 1 The first thing that we need to do is to download a plugin. Click on the plugins link on you dashboard and then click on Add New. The plugin you are … [Read more...]
Why use the Genesis Framework | WordPress
The Genesis Framework If you use WordPress, you have probably heard of the Genesis framework. You have probably heard about how great it is, and that you should be using it. But why (specifically) should you use the Genesis framework. I personally use the Genesis framework on every site that I build and I love it. Therefore, here are my top reasons for doing so. 1 … [Read more...]
Replace the image background with a video | Altitude Pro
In this tutorial I will show you how to replace the image background with a video in the StudioPress theme, Altitude Pro. I first came across the Altitude Pro theme by StudioPress a little over a year ago and I just loved it. One thing I always wanted to do was to replace the image of the first section of the theme with a video background. I could not find a free tutorial … [Read more...]
Advanced Custom Fields | Custom Front Page
This series of videos will walk you through how to create a custom front page using the Advanced Custom Fields Pro plugin. As always, I will be using the Genesis Framework. I used a modified version of the Genesis sample theme. You can find the theme here. Below you will find the PHP and CSS code. Add this code to a file called … [Read more...]
Advanced Custom Fields | Restaurant Menu
How to use Advanced Custom Fields to create a Restaurant Menu In this video I will show you how to create a restaurant menu using the Repeater Add on which is included with Advanced Custom Fields Pro. I created this tutorial for the Genesis Framework but can also be used (with slight modifications) without the framework. I used a new starter theme call Genesis Starter … [Read more...]
How to change your username password | WordPress
Change your username password in 5 easy steps The video above will show you how to change your username password in WordPress. Below are detailed instructions in case the video is not sufficient. Step 1 On your Dashboard, click on Users Step 2 Click on Add New Step 3 Complete the required fields. Make sure to assign the roll of Administrator to this newly … [Read more...]
How to create custom fields | Advanced Custom Fields Plugin
Advanced Custom Fields Plugin This tutorial is about how to use the Custom Post Types UI and Advanced Custom Fields Plugin. This is part two of two. Click here for part one. The plugin can be downloaded from the WordPress repository or here … [Read more...]
How to create CPT | Custom Post Types UI Plugin
Custom Post Types UI Plugin This tutorial is about how to use the Custom Post Types UI Plugin and the Advanced Custom Fields Plugin. This is part one of two. Click here for part 2. Code for [crayon-5cb86f0e32a18663750569-i/] The plugin can be found here … [Read more...]