Once added, you need to include the class, the merlin-config.php file and then your own demo content files (content, widgets & Customizer data). I’m building Merlin WP to be added directly into theme files. Here’s a really short demo video I drew up to showcase the Merlin WP experience:Īnd while I originally developed Merlin WP as a side-project to exclusively include in my own theme catalog, I soon pivoted and committed to building the class to be easily deployed within most WordPress themes. While it’s a solid move in the right direction, I wanted to build an onboarding wizard that was even more refined. So I did. It makes installing a new WordPress theme, its recommended WordPress plugins, Customizer settings, widgets, and demo content, an exciting and gratifying user experience.Ī while back, David Baker created a clever setup wizard class ( Github), inspired by the WooCommerce welcome wizard. Merlin WP ( GitHub) is my stab at addressing the tedious and exhausting WordPress theme setup and onboarding process. But what happens next? Why not make this first impression blow the user away, offering a simple, intuitive, and clever interface to help them get started? Introducing Merlin WP Sure, it’s easy to install WordPress and upload a theme. Just one. WordPress itself isn’t particularly known for its first impressions, and WordPress themes in general are notoriously difficult to get rolling. You get one chance to make a fantastic first impression.
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