Comprehensive Setup & Usage Guide for “Dog Training & Pet Gear” Website

Note: This documentation is intended for your clients’ own domain (e.g., dog.your-domain.com). We include the All-in-One WP Migration plugin ZIP in your deliverables—install this version before importing. Do not use the free WordPress.org version, as it enforces strict file size limits.

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Table of Contents

1. Importing the Complete Site
2. Customizing Site Identity, Menus & Styles
3. Customizing Layout with Elementor Pro
4. Configuring WP Mail SMTP
5. Setting Up Simply Schedule Appointments
6. Best Practices & Troubleshooting

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1. Importing the Complete Site

1. Install & Activate All-in-One WP Migration
   • Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin → select all-in-one-wp-migration.zip → Install Now → Activate.
2. Import Backup
   • Go to All-in-One WP Migration → Import → Import From → File → choose the provided .wpress backup → Proceed to overwrite.
   • Wait for the process to complete.
3. Refresh Permalinks
   • Settings → Permalinks → click Save Changes twice.

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2. Customizing Site Identity, Menus & Styles

The site uses the Extendable theme, which offers advanced layout and styling options.

2.1. Update Site Title & Logo

1. Appearance → Customize → Site Identity.
2. Change Site Title and Tagline to your brand (e.g., “Dog Training & Pet Gear”).
3. Upload your Site Logo (recommended 250×100px).
4. Click Publish.

2.2. Configure Menus

1. Appearance → Menus.
2. Select the Primary Menu, edit items (Home, Shop, Training, Blog, Contact).
3. Enable Open in new tab if linking offsite.
4. Click Save Menu.

WP Menus: https://wordpress.org/support/article/appearance-menus-screen/

2.3. Set Colors & Typography

1. Appearance → Customize → Global Settings (Extendable).
2. Adjust Color Palette to match your brand.
3. Under Typography, set fonts & sizes.
4. Click Publish.

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3. Customizing Layout with Elementor Pro

1. Ensure Elementor Pro is Active
   • Plugins → Installed Plugins → confirm Elementor Pro is active.
2. Edit Theme Templates
   • Templates → Theme Builder → customize Header, Footer, Single Product, and Archive templates.
3. Use Extendable Widgets
   • Drag Extendable Sections, Elementor widgets (e.g., Nav Menu, Image Carousel).
4. Global Site Settings
   • In Elementor, open Site Settings → Global Colors & Typography.
   • Define your brand’s colors and typography.
   • Click Update.

Elementor Pro Docs: https://elementor.com/help/

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4. Configuring WP Mail SMTP

Ensure email deliverability for contact and notification emails.

1. Install & Activate
   • Plugins → Add New, search WP Mail SMTP by WPForms, Install & Activate.
2. General Settings (WP Mail SMTP → Settings)
   • From Email: noreply@dog.your-domain.com
   • From Name: “Dog Training & Pet Gear”
   • Enable Force From Email/Name.
3. Configure Mailer
   • Choose your SMTP provider, enter SMTP Host, Port (465/587), Encryption, Username, Password.
   • Click Save Settings.
4. Send Test Email
   • Use the Email Test tab to send to your inbox and verify.

WP Mail SMTP Docs: https://wpmailsmtp.com/docs/

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5. Setting Up Simply Schedule Appointments

Use Simply Schedule Appointments for scheduling training sessions.

1. Install & Activate
   • Plugins → Add New, search Simply Schedule Appointments, Install & Activate.
2. Run Setup Wizard
   • Follow the wizard to set up Business Hours, Appointment Types, and Notification Settings.
3. Create Appointment Types
   • SPA → Appointment Types → add services (e.g., “Basic Obedience”, “Advanced Training”).
   • Define duration, price, and capacity.
4. Configure Notifications
   • Ensure Email Confirmations and Reminders are enabled and directed to your support email (e.g., support@dog.your-domain.com).
5. Embed Booking
   • Copy the SPA shortcode (e.g., [ssa_booking]) and place it in an Elementor Shortcode widget on your Booking page.
   • Test booking flow and verify email notifications for both client and admin.

Simply Schedule Appointments Docs: https://simplyscheduleappointments.com/docs/

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6. Best Practices & Troubleshooting

• Regular Backups: Export via All-in-One WP Migration.
• User Roles: Create Editor/Author for your team.
• Plugin Updates: Keep WordPress, theme, and plugins current.
• Analytics: Install Google Analytics; track bookings and contact form submissions.
• Common Issues:
  • Import errors? Confirm use of provided migration plugin ZIP.
  • Emails failing? Verify SMTP credentials.
  • Shortcode not rendering? Ensure Simply Schedule Appointments is active.

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Support: Email Contact@narvoo.com for assistance.