Newspaper Magazine Blog Pro

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Template Installation

Installation via WordPress Admin

The template installation process is simple and can be done in two ways.

Step 1: Log into your WordPress dashboard.

Step 2: Go to Appearance → Themes as shown below.

Appearance Themes Screenshot

Step 3: Click the "Add New" button.

Add New Theme Screenshot

Step 4: Click the upload button and select the theme zip file:

File name: newspaper-magazine-blog-pro_1.0.zip (version may vary)

Upload Theme Screenshot

Step 5: WordPress will install your theme and prompt you to activate it.

Installation via FTP

Login to your FTP client and upload the theme folder to wp-content/themes.

FTP Upload Screenshot

Once activated, you will be redirected to the Theme Setup Wizard.

Demo Importer

To import demo content exactly as shown on our live demo site, follow these steps:

  1. Go to Appearance → Theme Setup Wizard.
  2. Add your activation key received via email.
  3. Activation key screenshot
  4. Click “Start Now”. Plugins required will be listed under “More Info”.
  5. Start Now screenshot
  6. Click “Install Plugins” to begin installation.
  7. Install Plugins screenshot
  8. Click “Import Demo” to install demo content.
  9. Import Demo screenshot
    Finish screenshot

Once complete, your homepage will display the demo content.

Customize Demo

Customize your site via Appearance → Customize → Theme Settings.

Section Reordering & Typography

You can change global theme colors and fonts in one click.

Each section includes options to customize content, titles, buttons, and background colors.

Color customization 1 Color customization 2 Color customization 3 Color customization 4

Global Color

Change the full theme color under Appearance → Customize → Theme Settings → Typography.

Scroll to the bottom and select both color options to apply the gradient.

Global color setting

Section Reordering

Drag and reorder theme sections to fit your layout preferences.

Section reordering screenshot

Configure "Tags" Section

Open "Tags" from the Theme Settings panel in the Customizer.

Update background visuals using "Background Color" and "Background Images".

Adjust the number of tags to show, and fill in each box with your content.

Go to Dashboard → Posts → Tags to view demo tags. Make sure each tag is assigned to posts.

Scroll down to see all the color customization options for this section.

Configure "Recent Blog"

Open the "Recent Blog" section from Theme Settings.

Posts shown here are filtered using the ‘Recent Blog’ tag. Check the images below for guidance.

Configure "Categories" Section

Open "Categories" from the Theme Settings panel in the Customizer.

Update visuals using the "Background Color" and "Background Images" settings.

Set the number of boxes to display, and customize each one individually.

Scroll down to explore all available color settings for this section.

Configure "Don't Miss"

Go to Theme Settings → Don't Miss in the Customizer.

This section filters posts by a tag. You can create a new tag, assign it to posts, and then select that tag in the Tag field of the Customizer. See reference image below.

Don't Miss section screenshot

Configure "Tech Reviews"

Go to Theme Settings → Tech Reviews in the Customizer.

This section filters posts using a tag. Create a tag, assign it to posts, and select it using the Tag field. You can also control how many posts appear in this section.

Tech Reviews section screenshot

Configure "Latest Update"

Go to Theme Settings → Latest Update in the Customizer.

Filter posts using a tag by creating one, assigning it to posts, and selecting it in the Tag field. You can also update the call-to-action button and its link.

Latest Update section screenshot
Latest Update button settings screenshot

Configure "Latest Blog"

Go to Theme Settings → Latest Blog in the Customizer.

Posts here are filtered by category. Create a new category, assign it to posts, and select it in the Category field. You can also set how many posts to display.

Latest Blog settings screenshot
✅ Step 1: Open the Post Editor

Go to Posts → Add New in your WordPress dashboard.

✅ Step 2: Select “Video” Post Format

Use the Post Format dropdown in the editor sidebar.

Select Video to treat the post as a video blog.

✅ Step 3: Add a YouTube or Vimeo URL

Find the Post Video URL field (depends on theme).

Paste your video link. WordPress will embed it automatically.

Video post setup screenshot
Video URL embedded screenshot

Configure "Must Read"

Go to Theme Settings → Must Read in the Customizer.

Posts are filtered by tag. Create one, assign it to your posts, and select that tag in the Tag field. You can also control how many posts are shown.

Must Read section screenshot

Create a Video Post

✅ Step 1: Open the Post Editor

Go to Posts → Add New.

✅ Step 2: Choose “Video” Format

Find the Post Format dropdown (usually in the sidebar) and select Video.

✅ Step 3: Add the Video URL

Locate the Post Video URL field.

Paste your YouTube or Vimeo link—WordPress will embed it automatically.

Configure "Contact Us"

Go to Theme Settings → Contact Us in the Customizer.

Here you can update the page title, tagline, and insert your form shortcode.

Contact Us settings screenshot
Contact Us form layout screenshot
Contact Us button settings screenshot
Contact Us field customization screenshot

Configure "Video Category"

Go to Theme Settings → Video Category in the Customizer.

You can adjust the background color, add background images, increase the number of boxes, and edit each one individually.

Video Category layout screenshot
Video Category settings screenshot

Scroll to the bottom for full color customization options.

Configure "Featured Blog"

Go to Theme Settings → Featured Blog in the Customizer.

Posts are filtered by category. Create and assign a category to your posts, then select it in the Category field. You can also configure the button text and link.

Featured Blog section screenshot
Featured Blog button settings screenshot

Configure "Travel Articles"

Go to Theme Settings → Travel Article in the Customizer.

Posts are filtered by category. Create one, assign it to posts, and select it in the Category field. You can also update the button text and link.

Travel section screenshot
Travel button customization screenshot

Configure "Newsletter"

Go to Theme Settings → Newsletter in the Customizer.

Edit the page title, tagline, and insert your newsletter form shortcode.

Newsletter form setup screenshot
Newsletter settings screenshot
Newsletter styling screenshot

Configure "Page Banner"

To update the default banner, go to Theme Settings → General Settings and scroll to the bottom.

Default page banner screenshot

To use individual banners for each page:

  • Edit the desired page (e.g., Contact Page).
  • In the right sidebar, locate the Page Banner setting.
  • Upload your custom banner image here.
Individual page banner upload screenshot

Configure "Blog Page"

This section contains global blog settings. To access it, go to Theme Settings → General Settings.

Blog page settings screenshot

Configure "Single Post Page"

Access via Appearance → Customize → Theme Settings → Single Post Page.

Here you can customize layout, elements, and styling for single blog posts.

Single post page settings screenshot

Configure "General Settings"

This section contains overall theme configuration. Access it via Theme Settings → General Settings.

General theme settings screenshot

Configure "404 Page"

Go to Theme Settings → 404 Page Settings.

Here you can customize the content and design of your 404 error page.

404 page settings screenshot

Configure "Theme Layout"

Go to Theme Settings → Theme Layout Settings to switch between full-width and boxed layout modes.

Theme layout configuration screenshot

Configure "Responsive Settings"

Access via Theme Settings → Responsive Settings.

You can:

  • Disable the sticky menu on mobile or tablet views
  • Set the mobile menu sidebar width to fit your design preference
Responsive settings screenshot

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