Initial Configuration
After installing Monogram and importing the demo content (or starting fresh), there are several WordPress settings you should configure to ensure everything works correctly.
If you used the demo import, most of these settings are configured automatically. Review each section below to verify they are set correctly, or configure them manually if you skipped the demo import.
#Configuration Checklist
Here is a quick overview of what to configure. Each item has its own detailed guide:
Setting | Purpose | Auto-configured by Demo Import? |
|---|---|---|
Front & Blog Page | Set which pages serve as your homepage and blog | Yes |
Permalinks | Configure SEO-friendly URLs | Yes |
Thumbnail Regeneration | Regenerate image sizes for the theme | No |
Tips for migrating from another theme | No | |
Set up your site in another language | No |
#Quick Verification After Demo Import
If you ran the demo import, verify these settings are correct:
- Front page - Go to Settings > Reading and confirm Your homepage displays is set to A static page with the correct pages selected.
- Permalinks - Go to Settings > Permalinks and confirm Post name (
/%postname%/) is selected. - Menus - Go to Appearance > Menus and confirm your navigation menus are assigned to the correct menu locations.
- Customizer - Go to Appearance > Customize and browse through the panels to see the imported settings.
Even if the demo import configured everything, it is good practice to review these settings so you understand where they are and what they do. You will likely want to customize them as you build out your site.
#Starting Without Demo Import
If you chose not to import the demo content, you need to configure all these settings manually. Follow each sub-article in order for the best experience:
- Set Front & Blog Page - Essential for the homepage to display correctly.
- Permalinks Setup - Required for clean URLs and portfolio/FAQ links to work.
- Thumbnail Regeneration - Important if you are migrating existing content.
- Content Migration - Helpful if you are moving from another theme.
- Theme Translation - Set up if your site is not in English.
#Next Steps
After completing the initial configuration, explore the Customizer (Appearance > Customize) to personalize colors, typography, portfolio settings, animations, and more. Each of the 17 Customizer panels is covered in the theme Customizer documentation.
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