This is the third tutorial for using Graphene with WordPress. I am using WordPress version 3.2.1 along with Graphene version 1.5.2. In this video, I will show you step-by-step how to use an action hook for inserting your custom content.
Note: This method is one I just picked up on a few days ago. I will refer to this as the simple method. There is a more advanced method which will give you further customization abilities. However, if you’re looking for a simple solution, this might work for you. I will make a new tutorial for the advanced version soon.
In this tutorial, you will learn how to:
- Use Graphene admin panel to activate action hooks.
- Use a “widgetized” area to add your custom code into the WordPress script.
- Learn to use pre-existing widgets, or create your own custom content.
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Ali
February 25, 2012 at 2:33 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
hello Josh,
I just found the theme Graphene while I was looking for a theme for my wp website, I really like what you guys are doing, this is definitely not just a theme, but a great WP community, please keep up the great work!
I wonder if you can help me in this, I need to make a marquee bar under the header that will show last 10 posts in some category! Is there any snippet for that?
Thanks!
Josh
February 26, 2012 at 9:43 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Hello Ali,
Thanks for all the kind words. Well, the first thing you will need to do (if you haven’t already) is familiarize yourself with how the graphene action hooks work. I have a video on my site which walks you through an example; just look under “Graphene” from my main menu.
The second obstacle is finding a snippet for looping the latest 10 posts. However, you can also use a plugin which allows a shortcode, and insert the shortcode in your action hook.
So, go ahead and set up the action hook where you want it. Then, find a plugin which will produce a shortcode for showing the latest 10 posts, and finally insert a text widget (in your newly created action hook area) and use the shortcode in the text widget.
Please let me know if you get stuck along the way, and I’ll be happy to help.
Mas Dali
January 22, 2012 at 3:26 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Hi Josh,
Thanks for share….
Would you like to help me about a tutorial how to make drop down categories after Header… likes your personal website.
Best Regards,
Ok. Thanks before
Josh
January 22, 2012 at 4:10 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Hello, and thank you!
Actually, my good friend has a written tutorial on how to accomplish this. The link is here:
http://blog.kjodle.net/2011/08/25/how-to-create-and-use-custom-menus-in-wordpress/
If you have trouble following his guide, post back and I’ll be happy to make a video tutorial for you.
Sybille
December 3, 2011 at 7:43 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Hi Josh
I just want to say a big “thank you” for your graphene video tutorials. I was looking around for wp themes, and reading through the forum I came across your website.
I am on a pension, but I hope I sent enough for a tub of mint/choc chip ice cream enjoy!
Sybille
Josh
December 3, 2011 at 7:33 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
You most certainly did!! I’m getting ready to take my little girl to Kroger right now to do just that
I’m currently working on a “Thank You” page from my donate link. So I’m thrilled you took the time to come leave a comment on my website.
Please feel free to use my contact form ANYTIME you have a question or just want to talk
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I hope you have a very pleasant holiday season… and again, Thank You!!
Dave
October 26, 2011 at 2:44 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Thanks,
Its like you opened up a whole new world for me with this theme. Probably could have saved about 8 hours if I had come here first instead of fumbling around with trial and error. LOL!
Josh
October 26, 2011 at 3:16 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Thanks Dave!
Comments like yours makes it all worthwhile. I’ll be posting more videos as I get the time, so be sure to check back occasionally.
quyetay
October 26, 2011 at 1:55 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Hi, Josh
I’m Quyetay. im from vietnamese.my english not good cause i will write word by word, i hope that, you can understand.
I’m using Graphen theme 1.5.4, too
I want to ask you that how do you can added icons in to the sidebar?
Help me.
Thanks.
Josh
October 26, 2011 at 3:17 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Hi Quyetay,
Please check your email as I have sent you a private message on how to accomplish this task.
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October 11, 2011 at 10:45 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
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