1. License Agreement
This template is Copyright 2007 by Shabu Anower and released under the Creative Commons License.
You are FREE to use the template whether in original or modified form provided the link backs to OS Designer at the bottom area intact on every page.
Note: If you wish to remove the credit links (Wordpress Themes by: OS Designer) from bottom area, it can be done by paying a one-time fee of $25
Email me for more info: shabu@osdesigner.net
2. Requirements
WordPress 2.3.2 installed and working properly.
3. Installation
Note: Before installation, you are advised to backup your files.
1. Unzip the theme ZIP file into a folder on your PC.
2. Connect to your site using your favorite ftp program and upload "CSSGallery" folder to your theme directory, i.e. - /public_html/wp-content/themes/
3. Select CSS Gallery themes from your WordPress admin panel.
4. Required Plugins and Settings
1. ShiftThis | Thumbnail Size
1. ShiftThis | Thumbnail Size - After activation, we recommend you to set max 225px width for thumbnail size. To set your thumbnail size, go: WP-Admin > Options > Thumbnail Size
2. WP-PostRatings
1. WP-PostRatings - Activate the plugin.
2. To fit your post rating with our layout, go to: WP-Admin > Ratings > Rating Options
3. Select any rating style.
4. Set NO for Show Loading Image With Text option.
5. You have to change Ratings Templates Variables from the same option page, follow the next instruction please.
WP-PostRatings - Ratings Templates Variables Changes:
Remove the default Ratings Templates Variables, except the last one and replace these code. Do it carefully :)
1. Ratings Vote Text: <span>%RATINGS_USERS% Votes, Rating: %RATINGS_AVERAGE%</span>%RATINGS_IMAGES_VOTE%
2. Ratings Voted Text: <span>%RATINGS_USERS% Votes, Rating: %RATINGS_AVERAGE%</span>%RATINGS_IMAGES%
3. Ratings No Permission Text: <span>Login to Rate it!</span>%RATINGS_IMAGES%
4. Ratings None: <span>Not Rated!</span>%RATINGS_IMAGES_VOTE%
3. Contact Form
Contact Form, use this plugins to get submissions, follow their installation instruction.
5. Banner ads and Google ads
1. Set your Google Publisher ID by editing google.php2. Set your 125px x 125px banner ads by editing ads.php
You are done! :D
6. How to add a post
1. Upload your bigger image by default uploader, we recommend to use max 500px for image width.
2. Send to editor, go to code section.
3. Add a custom field: image and paste there your bigger image URL.
4. Add a custom field: thumbs and paste there your thumbnail image URL.
5. Add a custom field: url and paste there site URL.
6. Select category, add any TAG for this post and publish it.
You are done! :D
7. Support
If you have problems installing this template or you have found some bugs, or any question or need any support regarding our free templates, please visit our support forum. We appreciate your time!
~ Visit Support Forum
Thanks for download the CSS Gallery theme :)
Regards,
Shabu Anower
OS Designer