Theme Options Instructions

In order to comply with Act 170, ETS has implemented functionality within the statewide theme to display the Hawaiian translation of the department from the main page of the website. From the WordPress dashboard go to Settings > General > Site Title Hawaiian Name. Scroll down to find the “Site Title Hawaiian Name” field. Use ...
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The language bar has been added to the state theme to allow agencies to point to translation resources to assist LEP (limited English proficiency) users of the web sites. There are eighteen languages that you may add to your language bar: English, Cantonese (Chinese), Kapasen Chuuk (Chuukese),  French, German, Olelo Hawai`i (Hawaiian), Ilokano (Filipino), Japanese, ...
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Custom Logo

Posted on Dec 6, 2013 in Theme Options Instructions

Click on the thumbnail image below to see where the logo is located. Below are written and visual instructions on how to upload a custom logo. Log in to WordPress On the left of the dashboard, click ‘Appearance’ Under ‘Appearance,’ Click ‘Header’ Click ‘Browse’ and choose a logo from your computer. Maximum dimensions height: 71 ...
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Slider

Posted on Dec 4, 2013 in Theme Options Instructions

Click on the thumbnail image below to see what a slider is and where it is located. Description of feature: The Slider is a feature unique to the Home Page Template. It will display a set amount of Featured Images from a chosen category or a combination of individual posts, pages  and custom links. The ...
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Feature Buttons

Posted on Dec 3, 2013 in Theme Options Instructions

Click on the thumbnail image below to see what featured buttons are and where they are located. Below are written and visual instructions on how to create your own set of featured buttons. Written  Instructions: Log in to WordPress To the left of the dashboard, click ‘Appearance’ Under ‘Appearance,’ Click ‘Theme Options’ Click the ‘Homepage’ ...
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Click on the thumbnail image below to see what the homepage bottom widgets are and where they are located. Below are written and visual instructions on how to create your own set of bottom widgets. Written Instructions: Log in to WordPress To the left of the dashboard, click ‘Appearance’ Under ‘Appearance,’ Click ‘Widgets’ Click the ...
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Background Image

Posted on Nov 30, 2013 in Theme Options Instructions

Below are written and visual instructions on how change the background image on your website. Written Instructions: Log in to WordPress To the left of the dashboard, click ‘Appearance’ Under ‘Appearance,’ Click ‘Theme Options’ In the ‘General’ tab, click the ‘Background’ drop down menu If you want to use a default background: Click on the ...
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Color Scheme

Posted on Nov 29, 2013 in Theme Options Instructions

Click on the thumbnail image below to see the different color scheme options for your website. Below are written and visual instructions on how to change the color scheme of your website. Written Instructions: Log in to WordPress To the left of the dashboard, click ‘Appearance’ Under ‘Appearance,’ Click ‘Theme Options’ In the ‘General’ tab, ...
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Maintenance Mode

Posted on Nov 28, 2013 in Theme Options Instructions

Click on the thumbnail image below to see an example of what maintenance mode looks like on your website. Description of feature: Maintenance Mode allows a site to be taken down for an indefinite amount of time. When Maintenance Mode is activated, visitors will see a custom message instead of webpages and navigation. Logged in ...
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Social Icons

Posted on Nov 27, 2013 in Theme Options Instructions

Click on the thumbnail image below to see an example of what social media icons will look like on your website. Below are written and visual instructions on how to activate social icons on your website. Written Instructions: Log in to WordPress To the left of the dashboard, click ‘Appearance’ Under ‘Appearance,’ Click ‘Theme Options’ ...
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