PremiumPress Directory Theme Setup Guide

Complete guide to creating a management interface with the PremiumPress Directory theme without coding

1Theme Installation & Setup

Begin by installing and configuring the PremiumPress Directory theme.

Installation Steps

  1. Download the PremiumPress theme files from your membership area
  2. Go to your WordPress admin panel > Appearance > Themes > Add New
  3. Click “Upload Theme” and select the PremiumPress zip file
  4. Activate the theme after installation
  5. Follow the theme setup wizard to configure basic settings
Theme Documentation
Note: The PremiumPress Directory theme includes built-in directory functionality, so you may not need additional plugins for basic features.

2Configure Directory Settings

Set up your directory structure and management options.

Configuration Steps

  1. Go to PremiumPress > Settings in your WordPress admin
  2. Set up your directory name, description, and contact information
  3. Configure currency and payment settings if needed
  4. Set up listing submission rules and requirements
  5. Configure user registration and membership settings
PremiumPress Settings Dashboard

The PremiumPress settings panel where you configure your directory

Tip: Use the “Setup Wizard” in the PremiumPress menu to quickly configure the basic settings of your directory.

3Create Your Management Interface

Set up your visual management system using PremiumPress features.

Layout Configuration

  1. Go to PremiumPress > Design to customize your directory layout
  2. Use the built-in layout options to create grid or list views
  3. Customize colors to create status indicators (available, occupied, etc.)
  4. Configure the single listing page layout
  5. Set up search and filter options

Custom Fields Setup

  1. Go to PremiumPress > Custom Fields
  2. Add fields for status, features, specifications, etc.
  3. Use dropdown fields for status selection (Available, Occupied, Reserved)
  4. Set up pricing fields if applicable
  5. Configure conditional logic to show/hide fields based on selections
Pro Tip: PremiumPress includes a built-in booking system. Enable it in the settings to allow reservations directly through your directory.

4Add Visual Status Indicators

Create visual cues for status without coding.

Status Indicators Setup

  1. Create a custom field for “Status” with options like Available, Occupied, Reserved
  2. Use the Design settings to assign different colors to each status
  3. Alternatively, use icons to represent different statuses
  4. Configure the listing card design to highlight the status
Available
Occupied
Reserved

Example status indicators using colors and icons

Note: If the built-in design options are limited, you can use CSS classes in the custom fields and then ask PremiumPress support for help with minimal CSS code.

5Set Up Booking & Reservation System

Configure the built-in booking system for your management needs.

Booking Configuration

  1. Enable the booking system in PremiumPress > Settings > Booking
  2. Set up booking options (daily, hourly, etc.)
  3. Configure pricing and payment settings
  4. Set up availability calendars for each listing
  5. Configure booking confirmation and notification settings
Booking System Interface

The booking system allows users to reserve items directly

Tip: Use the booking system’s availability settings to automatically update status indicators (Available, Booked, etc.).

6Test & Launch Your Management System

Final steps to make your management interface live.

Launch Checklist

  1. Test all functionality from both admin and user perspectives
  2. Check the system on different devices (desktop, tablet, mobile)
  3. Test the booking and payment process if applicable
  4. Set up necessary pages (Home, Search Results, Contact, etc.)
  5. Configure SEO settings for better visibility
  6. Launch your directory management system
Support: Remember that as a PremiumPress customer, you have access to their support team for help with setup and customization.
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