Fanwood
all-purpose, reponsive theme
Fanwood is a mobile-compatible, multi-purpose theme that features twelve optional layouts, seven menu locations, eighteen widget areas, and deep integration for many popular plugins like bbPress, BuddyPress, and Jigoshop.
Installing the theme through the uploader
You can install the theme through the built-in WordPress theme uploader.
- Download the
fanwood
.zip
file to your computer.
- Go to Appearance > Themes > Install Themes in your WordPress admin.
- Click on the “Upload” link.
- This will take you to a page where you can upload the
theme-name
.zip
file to your WordPress install.
- Once installed, you can activate the theme and use it for your WordPress installation.
Installing the theme via FTP
If you prefer to do things manually, this is the best option for you.
- Unzip the
fanwood.zip
file to your computer.
- Upload the
fanwood
folder to your wp-content/themes
directory on your WordPress install using your preferred FTP software.
- Go to Appearance > Themes and activate the theme.
Plugin Integrations
A major part of Fanwood is deep plugin integration/support for popular plugins like bbPress, BuddyPress, and Jigoshop. Below is more information on what each plugin does and how to get the most out of them.
Installing Fanwood Plugins
All recommended plugins can be found on the official WordPress.org plugins repository or linked to from Fanwood documentation page on DevPress.com. To install them, log in to your WordPress administration panel and add each one via the Plugins > Add New page.
bbPress
- "bbPress is forum software with a twist from the creators of WordPress"
BuddyPress
- "Social networking in a box. Build a social network for your company, school, sports team or niche community."
BP Template Pack
- "Add support for BuddyPress to your existing WordPress theme. This plugin will guide you through the process step by step."
Jigoshop
- "A feature-packed eCommerce plugin built upon WordPress core functionality ensuring excellent performance and customizability. "
Recommended Jigoshop Settings
- Jigoshop Images:
- Tiny Images: 36x36
- Thumbnail Images: 90x90
- Catalog Images: 240x240
- Large Images: 300x300
- Cataglog Products Per Row:
- Enter 2 or multiples of 2 if you're using any layout other than the full width layout.
- Enter 3 if you're using the full width layout.
- Catalog Products Per Page:
- Enter a number that is a multiple of the Catalog Products Per Row number.
- Known Issues:
- Recent Reviews Widget does not display product ratings correctly. This is Jigoshop issue, not Fanwood issue.
- Filter Price Widget throws an error when layered navigation returns only 1 product. This is a Jigoshop issue, not Fanwood issue.
Hybrid Tabs
- "Adds a tabbed widget to the Hybrid theme framework that can be used in multiple widget areas."
Theme support
Support is given at the DevPress Fanwood Forums where DevPress administrators and members frequently answer questions. Access to community forums are available to DevPress Club members only.
JavaScript
Several scripts were used in this theme and have additional licenses.
Copyright & license
Fanwood is licensed under the GNU General Public License, version 2 (GPL).
This theme is copyrighted to Tung Do.