Anglo

Welcome

Thank you for choosing Anglo and for being a valued customer of Sifency! By purchasing Anglo, you're entitled to free lifetime updates and direct support from Sifency. This documentation walks through every part of the theme so you can customize it with confidence.

Theme Requirements

Anglo has been tested on Mac, Windows, and Linux systems. Confirm your web host meets the following minimum requirements:

Pre-Flight Checklist

• Verify your web host supports the minimum requirements for WordPress.
• Run the latest version of WordPress, downloaded from the official WordPress website.
• Use secure passwords for FTP and database access.
• For enhanced security, confirm PHP applications run under your account's own username rather than a shared server username (e.g. www or www-data). Ask your host to confirm.

Recommended PHP Configuration

Many common issues — white screens, failed demo imports, empty page content — trace back to low PHP limits. Set these values to at least:

max_execution_time 1200
memory_limit 500M
post_max_size 64M
upload_max_filesize 128M

Adjust these yourself, or ask your host to increase them. Check your current configuration at WordPress Admin → Tools → Site Health → Info → Server.

Installation & Setup

After purchasing and downloading Anglo from ThemeForest, extract the download and locate anglo.zip. Install using either method below.

Method 1: WordPress Upload (Recommended)

1. Log in to your WordPress admin panel and navigate to Appearance → Themes → Add New.
2. Click Upload Theme → Choose File, select anglo.zip, then click Install Now.
3. Click Activate.
4. Install and activate every plugin listed in the prompt — they're required for Anglo to function correctly (see below).

Method 2: FTP Upload

1. Extract anglo.zip to reveal the anglo theme folder.
2. Log in to your server with an FTP client.
3. Navigate to /wp-content/themes/ in your WordPress root.
4. Upload the extracted anglo folder into the themes directory, then activate it from Appearance → Themes.

File Permissions

If write permissions aren't set for folders containing CSS/JS files, Anglo Theme Options will show a warning. Set permissions to 755 for:

• wp-content/themes/anglo/assets/css
• wp-content/themes/anglo/assets/js

Updating the Theme

Always back up your site before updating.

• Manually: download the latest package, deactivate and delete the old Anglo theme (after switching to another theme), then upload and activate the new anglo.zip via Appearance → Themes → Add New → Upload Theme.
• Via FTP: upload the new anglo.zip to /var/www/htdocs/wp-content/themes/ and extract it on the server, replacing the existing folder.

Plugin Categories

Troubleshooting FAQ

If your issue isn't covered here, visit the Sifency Support Center.

Why can't I save my menu?

WordPress caps the number of menu items, and Anglo's demo content includes many. Ask your host to add the following to php.ini:

suhosin.post.max_vars 5000
suhosin.request.max_vars 5000

Why is a smiley displayed on blank pages?

Usually caused by the Jetpack plugin or insufficient server memory. Disable Jetpack, or raise your memory limit — see the WordPress Codex.

How do I optimize my site?

Run a performance audit with GTmetrix, then adjust performance-related settings under Anglo → Anglo Options.

How do I translate or rename theme labels?

• Use Poedit to edit translation files, or
• manually edit en_US.po in wp-content/themes/anglo/languages/.

Why do I see a white screen when importing demo content?

Typically a low max_execution_time (default 30s; Anglo needs at least 120s). Fix it with one of:

// wp-config.php
set_time_limit(120);

# .htaccess
php_value max_execution_time 120

; php.ini
max_execution_time = 120

If the issue persists, submit a ticket to the Sifency Support Center.

Demo Import

Anglo includes a one-click demo import feature powered by One-Click Demo Import (OCDI), letting you populate your site with pre-designed demo content in minutes.

Before You Begin

Ensure the required plugins are installed and activated:

• Sifency Core — core theme functionality & custom post types
• Anglo Core — core theme functionality
• Elementor — page building

Importing Demo Data

1. Log in to your WordPress admin panel and go to Dashboard → Anglo → Import Demo Data.
2. Select the demo layout you want to import.
3. Click Import to continue. The process typically finishes within a few minutes.

Post-Import Steps

1. Go to Settings → Reading.
2. Under Your homepage displays, select the page you want as your front page, then click Save Changes.

Navigation & Menus

Create and manage menus, including anchor links for One Page site functionality.

Menu Creation

1. Go to Appearance → Menus.
2. Use the two upper-left tabs: Edit Menus and Manage Locations.

Assigning Menus to Locations

Under Manage Locations, assign menus depending on your header type:

• Primary Menu
• Footer Menu
• Offcanvas Menu

Editing Menu Items

Click the small triangle next to any menu item to access its settings:

• Navigation Label — display text (defaults to the page title).
• Enable Mega Menu — enables a mega menu, if supported by the header type.
• Hide Link — prevents the item from being clickable.
• Hide Item — hides the item entirely (useful when a 2nd-level item holds 3rd-level items that shouldn't display).
• Icon Pack & Icon — choose an icon pack and icon for the item (icons appear in default and "wide with icons" menu types, not "wide").

Anchor Links for One-Page Sites

Add custom links in Edit Menus and use anchor IDs (e.g. #section-id) as the URL. Make sure the corresponding page sections have matching IDs set in the page builder or theme options.

Elementor Page Builder

Anglo is fully compatible with Elementor, letting you build pages without writing any code.

Plugin Installation

1. Click Begin installing plugins from the activation notice.
2. Select required (and any recommended) plugins, choose Install from the dropdown, then click Apply.
3. Go to Plugins → Installed Plugins, select all, choose Activate, then click Apply.

Required: Sifency Core, Anglo Core, Elementor.

What You Can Build

Combined with Anglo's Admin Options (global styles) and Meta Options (per-page overrides), Elementor lets you build:

• Custom Header & Footer — via the Elementor Header & Footer Builder.
• 404 & Coming Soon Pages — via Anglo → Templates → Add New.
• Subheaders & CTAs — section templates with per-page visibility.
• Portfolio, Service, Team, Job, and Event single pages — via the matching Elementor widgets.
• WooCommerce pages — shop, product, and checkout layouts (WooCommerce required).
• Any additional page — blog, about, contact, or custom layouts.

Widget Reference

Anglo ships with custom Elementor widgets — powered by the Sifency Core plugin — available under the Anglo Widgets category.

Each widget's fields and layout options can be fine-tuned globally via Anglo Options, or overridden per page/post via Meta Options.

Header Settings

Anglo's built-in Template Builder lets you create and edit custom Header layouts.

Creating a Header Layout

1. Go to Anglo → Template Builder → Add New.
2. Name the template and set the type to Header.
3. Assign the header to specific page(s) or post(s) via the template assignment options.
4. To show different headers on different pages, repeat the steps above and assign each template accordingly via Meta Options.

Editing a Header Layout

1. Go to Anglo → Template Builder, select the header, and click Edit with Elementor.
2. Customize the logo, menu, and other elements, then save your changes.

Footer Settings

Create and edit custom Footer layouts the same way as headers, using the Template Builder and Elementor.

Creating a Footer Layout

1. Go to Anglo → Template Builder → Add New.
2. Name the template and set the type to Footer.
3. Assign the footer to specific page(s).
4. For different footers on different pages, repeat the steps and assign via Meta Options; fine-tune globally via Anglo → Theme Options.

Editing a Footer Layout

1. Go to Appearance → Elementor Footer & Footer Builder, select the footer, and click Edit with Elementor.
2. Customize the logo, menu, and elements, then save. Advanced settings live under Anglo → Theme Options.

Template Builder

Accessible via Anglo → Import Demo Data → Template Builder, this Elementor-integrated system creates and manages custom templates for headers, footers, 404 pages, and more — applied via Admin Options (globally) or Meta Options (per page/post).

Supported Template Types

Each type is created the same way — name it, select the type, then design it in Elementor:

Method 1: Applying Templates via Admin Options

1. Go to Anglo → Theme Options.
2. Expand the relevant section (Header, Footer Settings, Pages, etc.).
3. Locate the template assignment field and choose the desired template.
4. Click Save Changes to apply it site-wide.

Ideal for default templates that apply everywhere unless overridden per page.

Method 2: Applying Templates via Page/Post Meta Options

1. Edit the target page or post.
2. Scroll to the Meta Options section below the content editor.
3. Find the template assignment field (Header Template, Footer Template, Page Layout, etc.) and select the template.
4. Click Update or Publish.

Lets you override the global template with a unique design for specific content.

Creating & Managing Templates

1. Go to Anglo → Import Demo Data → Template Builder.
2. Click Add New, name it, and select the template type.
3. Click Edit with Elementor to design it.
4. Save or publish. Use Bulk actions to duplicate, trash, or view templates.

Section Templates

Accessible via Anglo → Section Templates, this Elementor-integrated tool creates reusable content blocks — sliders, CTAs, featured sections — applied via shortcode or the Elementor Section Templates Widget.

Creating a Section Template

1. Go to Anglo → Section Templates and click Add New Section Template.
2. Assign a descriptive name (e.g. "Custom Slider" or "Featured CTA").
3. Click Edit with Elementor to design the section. For sliders, use Elementor's slider/carousel widgets.
4. Save or publish. Use Bulk actions to duplicate or trash templates as needed.

Method 1: Shortcode

Copy the auto-generated shortcode from the Section Templates list and paste it into any page, post, or widget:

[section_template id="11182"]

Method 2: Elementor Section Templates Widget

1. Edit a page or post with Elementor.
2. Drag the Section Templates Widget into your layout.
3. Select the desired template from the widget's dropdown.
4. Customize appearance (size, spacing) within Elementor, then save.

The widget offers more design flexibility within Elementor; both methods work seamlessly for sliders and other reusable sections.

Theme Options (Admin Options)

Anglo provides extensive customization through Anglo Options, powered by the Codestar Framework, letting you customize every part of the theme without touching code.

Sections Overview

Customizing Piece by Piece

1. Go to Anglo Options.
2. Expand the section you want (e.g. Header, Footer Settings).
3. Use the WP_Editor field where available for custom content/styles.
4. Adjust fields to modify layout, color, or other settings.
5. Click Save Changes.

For page-specific tweaks, combine Anglo Options with per-page Meta Options.

Custom Post Types

Enabled by the Sifency Core & Anglo Core plugins: Portfolio, Service, Team, Testimonial, Job, Event, Award, and Client.

Contact Form Setup

Anglo supports contact form integration with Contact Form 7 and MetForm.

Installing Contact Form 7

1. Go to Plugins → Add New and search "Contact Form 7."
2. Click Install Now, then Activate Plugin.
3. A Contact Form 7 element appears in Elementor — add it, then choose your form and an optional title.

Learn more at wordpress.org/plugins/contact-form-7.

Installing MetForm

1. Go to Plugins → Add New and search "MetForm."
2. Click Install Now, then Activate Plugin.
3. Build forms via MetForm → All Forms, then add them to Elementor pages with the MetForm Widget (Anglo Widgets category).

Learn more at wordpress.org/plugins/metform.

3rd-Party Integration (Mailchimp)

1. Go to Plugins → Add New, search "Mailchimp for WordPress," install, and activate.
2. Go to Contact → Integration to configure Mailchimp, Constant Contact, or similar services.

More info at wordpress.org/plugins/forms-3rdparty-integration.

Support

Get help with Anglo directly through your ThemeForest item or the Sifency profile.

How to Request Support

1. Log in to ThemeForest.net and find Anglo under your Downloads.
2. Open the item page, go to the Support tab, and select Go to item support or Contact Author.
3. Gather the details listed below, then send your request via the Sifency profile contact form, including your purchase code.

Before You Submit

• Search the documentation and ThemeForest item comments — your question may already be answered.
• Include your live site URL, WordPress login credentials, and whether Anglo was installed/updated via FTP or the admin panel.
• Add a detailed description of the issue, with screenshots or screen recordings if possible.
• Temporarily deactivate any plugin not bundled with Anglo to rule out conflicts (do this yourself — support won't deactivate plugins on your behalf).

Changelog & Version History

Track releases, additions, and updates made to the Anglo theme.