GitHub Install Failed

http://bootplate.jdmdigital.co/setup/install/github-install-failed/

Nobody’s perfect, least of all us.  The GitHub Updater plugin is pretty darn cool, but it does have its limitations.  In the event an install or update fails or simply “updates” to an older or the same version, here’s how to fix it. Re-Install the Theme If you receive an error like, “Destination folder already… more GitHub Install Failed

Agency Child Theme

http://bootplate.jdmdigital.co/blog/2016/03/agency-child-theme/

“Agency” is the latest release of a sample Child Theme using the Bootplate framework.  This latest sample child theme comes with a nifty split nav, logo text with image bug in the fixed header, a larger (but not full-height) jumbotron, and bold color pallet. Learn more and preview the theme in our Themes page.  You… more Agency Child Theme

Setup Custom Child Theme

http://bootplate.jdmdigital.co/setup/child-themes/setup-custom-child-theme/

Creating your first Bootplate child theme is pretty easy.  You can choose from a handful of pre-built child themes we’ve done for you, or download a (mostly) blank starter child theme to get started fast. Here’s how to build your own, custom Bootplate child theme from scratch, well, mostly from scratch. Step 1: Install GitHub… more Setup Custom Child Theme

Customization Screenshots

http://bootplate.jdmdigital.co/setup/customization/screenshots/

Maybe you’d like to see a few examples of the General Settings you can do with Bootplate by default?  Here’s some screenshots.  The Theme Customizer lets you see these global settings done in REALTIME even before you publish them publicly.  That’s pretty cool. Nav Type Examples There are three basic nav styles included as of… more Customization Screenshots

Speed Tests

http://bootplate.jdmdigital.co/speed/

You can’t very well say Bootplate is “wicked-fast” without some data to back that up.  Well, here’s some data.  It’s pretty darn fast.

Pre-Integrated Plugins

http://bootplate.jdmdigital.co/plugins/pre-integrated-plugins/

We’ve received quite a few questions about what, exactly, we mean by “pre-integrated plugins.”  A lot of premium/purchased themes come with a few plugins pre-installed or required.  That drives us nuts.  They are almost never truly free and almost un-upgradable.  Let’s talk a little bit about what we mean by “pre-integrated.” Rest assured, none are… more Pre-Integrated Plugins