Comprehensive Setup & Usage Guide for “Remote Work Essentials” Website

Note: This documentation is intended for your clients’ own domain (e.g., desk.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 version from WordPress.org, as it enforces strict file size limits that may cause import failures.

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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 WPForms
6. Configuring WooCommerce
7. Best Practices & Troubleshooting

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1. Importing the Complete Site

1. Install & Activate Migration Plugin
   • In the WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin.
   • Select the provided all-in-one-wp-migration.zip, click Install Now, then Activate.
2. Import Backup
   • Navigate to All-in-One WP Migration → Import → Import From → File.
   • Choose the .wpress backup file and click Proceed to overwrite existing content.
   • Wait for the import to finish.
3. Refresh Permalinks
   • Go to Settings → Permalinks, click Save Changes twice to regenerate rewrite rules.

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2. Customizing Site Identity, Menus & Styles

The site uses the Extendable theme. Use its Customizer options for branding.

2.1. Update Site Title & Logo

1. Appearance → Customize → Site Identity.
2. Set Site Title to “Remote Work Essentials” and update Tagline.
3. Upload your Site Logo (recommended 250×100px).
4. Click Publish.

2.2. Configure Menus

1. Appearance → Menus.
2. Select Primary Menu, edit items (Home, Resources, Shop, Blog, Contact).
3. Enable Open in new tab for external links if needed.
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. Under Color Palette, apply your brand colors.
3. Under Typography, set fonts and sizes for headings and body.
4. Click Publish.

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3. Customizing Layout with Elementor Pro

1. Verify Elementor Pro Activation
   • Plugins → Installed Plugins → ensure Elementor Pro is active.
2. Edit Theme Templates
   • Go to Templates → Theme Builder.
   • Customize Header, Footer, Single Resource, Archive layouts.
3. Use Widgets & Extendable Sections
   • Drag Nav Menu, Logo, Button, Icon Box, Testimonials, etc.
4. Global Site Settings
   • In Elementor, open Site Settings → Global Colors & Typography.
   • Define site-wide brand colors and fonts.
   • Click Update.

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

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4. Configuring WP Mail SMTP

Ensure all emails (notifications, contact inquiries) are delivered reliably.

1. Install & Activate
   • Plugins → Add New, search WP Mail SMTP by WPForms, Install & Activate.
2. General Settings
   • Go to WP Mail SMTP → Settings.
   • From Email: noreply@desk.your-domain.com
   • From Name: “Remote Work Essentials”
   • Enable Force From Email/Name.
3. Configure Mailer
   • Select your SMTP provider and enter SMTP Host, Port (465/587), Encryption (SSL/TLS), Username, Password.
   • Click Save Settings.
4. Test Email
   • Use Email Test tab to send a test message to confirm delivery.

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

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5. Setting Up WPForms

Use WPForms for general contact and lead capture.

1. Install & Activate
   • Plugins → Add New, search WPForms, Install & Activate.
2. Create a Form
   • In WPForms → Add New, choose a template (e.g., Contact Form).
3. Configure Notifications
   • Under Settings → Notifications, set Send To Email Address to contact@desk.your-domain.com.
   • Ensure From Name/Email matches your SMTP setup.
4. Embed in Elementor
   • Drag the WPForms widget into your desired page, select the form, and Update.
   • Test submission and confirm email receipt.

WPForms Docs: https://wpforms.com/docs/

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6. Configuring WooCommerce

Enable e-commerce functionality for digital and physical resources.

1. Install & Activate
   • Plugins → Add New, search WooCommerce, Install & Activate.
2. WooCommerce Setup Wizard
   • Follow the wizard to configure Store Details, Payment Methods, Shipping, and Tax settings.
3. Configure Products
   • Products → Add New: create resource listings or merchandise; set title, description, price, and product image.
4. WooCommerce Emails
   • Under WooCommerce → Settings → Emails, customize templates and recipient addresses.
5. Embed Shop Page
   • Ensure your Shop page uses the [products] shortcode or appropriate WooCommerce template.
   • Customize Shop and product archive layouts via Templates → Theme Builder if needed.

WooCommerce Docs: https://docs.woocommerce.com/documentation/plugins/woocommerce/

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7. Best Practices & Troubleshooting

• Backups: Export full-site backups via All-in-One WP Migration regularly.
• User Roles: Create Editor/Author accounts for your team.
• Plugin Updates: Keep WordPress, theme, and plugins updated.
• Analytics: Install Google Analytics to track user engagement and conversions.
• Common Issues:
  • Import errors? Ensure use of provided migration plugin ZIP.
  • Email failures? Double-check SMTP settings.
  • Form not sending? Verify WPForms notification configuration.
  • Shop display issues? Check WooCommerce pages and permalinks.

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Support: Email contact@narvoo.com for assistance.