3.1. Dashboard

• 3.1.1. Dashboard Overview for WordPress

  1. Logging In Go to your website’s URL and add: /wp-admin Example: www.yoursite.com/wp-admin This brings you to the login screen, where you’ll enter your credentials. Once logged in, you will land on the Dashboard. 2. User Profile In the top-right corner, click your username to edit your profile. Here you can: Update personal details Change your passwordSome readers

3.2. Global Customization

• 3.2.1. Setting up: Colors, Fonts, Buttons

  **1. **In order to access the Global Options, simply go to Dashboard > Appearance > Customizer > Colors and Fonts. These settings allows you to visually modify your site’s appearance. 2. Colors Here you will see color palette that helps maintain visual consistency across your site Use the color picker or enter a hex code to apply your brand colors Keep in mind to edit Content Link Color as well since it will apply a global color to all links on the site ![](https://stSome readers

• 3.2.2. Customizing the Header

  The header can be edited in Dashboard > Appearance > Customizer > Header. This element can be of 3 types: standard transparent sticky 1. Standard Header This header will be present throughout your website. Here you can create the header structure using different widgets. Also it will be possible to set the basic global colors for all elements inside the headerSome readers

• 3.2.3. Customizing the Footer

  1. Creating Footer First we suggest going to **Dashboard > Pages > Create New Page > Add Footer **block from StyleCloud library or any Kadence elements As a base it can be used a premade footer block from StyleCloud library and edited as necessary After all the changes are made and the Footer is ready, copy the block 2. Placing Footer in Customizer After the Footer iSome readers

• 3.2.4. Setting up website global spacing

  Global spacing is important to set it up in the beginning because these settings are present throughout the website.  To edit these settings, simply go to Dashboard > Appearance > Customizer > General > Layout We suggest editing the following settings: Content Max Width - 90rem, defines the maximum width of your content area can stretch to, typically on large screens (like desFew readers

3.3. How to create a page?

• 3.3.1. Page Overview

  First it will be needed either to add a new page or edit an existing one. Simply go to Dashboard > Pages > Add Page or select from ones that already exists. When editing a page, you will see on the left on top of the page the following settings: The Plus Sign - Block Inserter, gives you the option to add elements and blocks. Arrow Left and Arrow Right - undo and redo actions. Three Lines - List View, allow to see all the blocks and elements that is used on the pagFew readers

• 3.3.2. How to add StyleCloud blocks and StyleCloud templates?

  StyleCloud offers a library of over 580 pre-designed blocks and 240 pre-designed templates, organized into various categories for easy browsing. We encourage you to explore these blocks to enhance your site design. In order to access them: Click the Design Library icon located at the top left of the editor. Then select StyleCloud from the available options. If you have not connected to the StyleCloud library yet, here is a helpful article that walks you through the process:Few readers

• 3.3.3. How to create your own blocks?

  Before learning about how to add blocks and elements to a page, please take note that Kadence elements are blue color and WordPress elements has black color elements. We suggest using just the Kadence Elements in blue color. 1. Adding Kadence Elements Kadence Elements are building blocks you can use to design and customize your WordPress site. They include text, images, galleries, row layouts, sections, forms, and much more—giving you full control over how your contFew readers

• 3.3.4. How to add images on a page?

  1. Add from StyleCloud library If you have imported a block or a template from the StyleCloud library, and you want to replace an image, we do not suggest removing since this will remove all its styling (i.e. custom aspect ratio, padding, alignment, border, border radius, etc). Instead you could simply replace the image. 2.1. Add from Kadence elements If you want to add a new imaSome readers

• 3.3.5 How to reuse a block on other pages?

  The Copy/Paste Blocks feature is deceptively simple but incredibly powerful. Whether you are building a simple blog or a complex business site, learning how to copy and paste your blocks effectively can save you time and help maintain a consistent design across your site. Copy/Paste Blocks allow you to duplicate any block or group of blocks from one place to another—either within the same page or between different pages/posts. This is especially useful when you have styled a sectionSome readers

3.4. How to build your Blog?

• 3.4.1. Manage Individual Posts

  Creating and customizing posts is at the heart of managing content in WordPress. Here are the basic steps to create a post. Go to Dashboard > Posts > Add Posts You’ll be taken to the Block Editor (Gutenberg) In the editor mode: add a title at the top of the page StyleCloud offers a library of over 580 pre-designed blocks and 240 pre-designed templates, organized into variouFew readers

• 3.4.2. Create Blog page

  A Blog page is where your site's latest posts are displayed. You can create a custom blog layout using Query Loop, **Posts **blocks, and other dynamic features in the Block Editor. 1. Create a New Page Go to Dashboard > Pages > Add New. Title the page Blog (or anything you'd like). 2. Add either StyleCloud Blocks or a StyleCloud Template StyleCloud offeFew readers

• 3.4.3. Optional: Manage Post Category Pages

  Archive pages in WordPress display grouped content based on categories, tags, authors, dates, or custom taxonomies. Customizing archive pages enhances user experience and allows better content presentation. To edit these settings, go to Dashboard > Appearance > Customizer > Post/Pages Layout > Archive Layout. We suggest editing the following settings: Archive Title Layout CFew readers

3.5. How to create galleries?

• 3.5.1. Create Custom Post Type

  There is no Gallery page type present in WordPress. However, it is possible to create it as a Custom Post Type. The Custom Post Type UI plugin provides an easy-to-use interface for registering and managing custom post types and taxonomies for your website. You can create your own post types, known as custom post types. These are useful when creating content with a different format than a standard post or page (galleries, events, documentation articles, etc). 1. Installation via pluFew readers

• 3.5.2. Manage Individual Galleries

  Creating and customizing gallery is at the heart of managing media content in WordPress. Here are the basic steps to create a gallery. 1. Create a New Gallery Go to Dashboard > My Galleries > Add Gallery You’ll be taken to the Block Editor (Gutenberg) In the editor mode: add a title at the top of the gallery. StyleCloud offers a library of over 580 pre-designed blocks and 240 pre-designed templates, organized into various categories for easy browsing. We encourageFew readers

• 3.5.3. Create Portfolio Page

  A Portfolio page is it’s visual proof of your skills, style, and capabilities. You can create a custom portfolio layout using Query Loop, Portfolio blocks, and other dynamic features in the Block Editor. 1. Create a New Page Go to Dashboard > Pages > Add New. Title the page Portfolio (or anything you'd like). 2. How to add your blog StyleCloud BlocFew readers

• 3.5.4. Optional: Manage Gallery Category Pages

  Archive pages in WordPress display grouped content based on categories, tags, authors, dates, or custom taxonomies. Customizing archive pages enhances user experience and allows better content presentation. To edit these settings, go to Dashboard > Appearance > Customizer > Post/Pages Layout > Galleries Archive We suggest editing the following settings: Archive Title LayoutFew readers

• 3.6. Manage Contact Forms

  Creating and managing contact forms on your WordPress site is essential for user engagement and communication. 1. Simple and Advanced Contact Forms Basic Form Block allows you to: Add Unlimited Custom Fields - Include fields like text, email, text area, and more. Customize Field Settings - Adjust labels, placeholder text, and set fields as required. Style the Form - Modify button colors, borders, and spacing to align with your site's design. Advanced Form Block allowSome readers