Stefan

Hello,

You need to add add_theme_support( 'wte-widgets' ); to your theme’s functions.php file and create a custom page template where to display the custom sidebars. In the custom page template you need to replace the_content() with if ( function_exists( 'wte_widgets_output' ) ) wte_widgets_output();.

You can find a tutorial here or download one of the themes (Amy for example) to see how it’s implemented there.

Hello Alfred,

Thank you for your feedback!

Yes, that was the main idea, to have features usually promoted as “premium” in a standalone plugin, regardless of what theme is in use.

To keep it lightweigt and not abuse the main admin menu (nor widget page with not needed widgets) is another major focus point.

Cheers!

Hello,
A full list of available shortcodes will be available soon, meanwhile you can take a look on a code I use to test them on different themes. You can create a test page and paste the code in it to see them live.

You’ll find there:
– buttons – different sizes and icons.
– content boxes – different colors.
– a simple divider.
– grid columns.

Please note that the first column needs to have also the “first” attribute.

I’ve also put a little tutorial here on how to integrate drag and drop custom sidebars into your theme. I think that’s a feature you’ll like.

You can also use shortcodes in widgets (for example a button shortcode in the Hero Widget).

Hello Alfred,
Initially I wanted to add categories to portfolio but than I though keeping it simple. Since the code was there (commented out), I made an update including Categories and Tags for Portfolio CPT.

Please update to the latest version form your WP dashboard.

By default Categories and Tags are not enabled. To enable them, go to Appearance – Theme Extras.

Cheers!

Hello Alfred,
Thank you for trying out the plugin!

Tutorials on how to use it or how to integrate it with a theme will be out soon (next week is planned). I have released it here earlier because I implement some functions for themes to make it a dependency and have a one-click install / activate button if a theme requires some of the plugin features.