Getting started with Meridian | Documentation

This sample guide shows the documentation template. Follow the installation guide supplied with your package, because steps can differ between versions.

Requirements

A WordPress site running a currently supported version of WordPress and PHP.
An administrator account that can install and activate themes.
A recent backup of your files and database.
The Meridian theme package (a .zip file) from your downloads.

Before you install

Back up the existing site and confirm you can restore it.
Install and test on a staging copy before changing the live site.
Gather your logo, brand colours, page content and images.

Install the theme

In the WordPress dashboard, open Appearance → Themes and choose Add New Theme.
Select Upload Theme, choose the Meridian .zip file and select Install Now.
When the upload finishes, select Activate.

The package contains a standard block theme. The folders you will work with most are:

meridian/
├── style.css        theme name and version
├── theme.json       colours, fonts and spacing
├── templates/       page and post templates
├── parts/           header and footer
└── patterns/        ready-made sections

Set up your brand

Open Appearance → Editor → Styles to set colours and typography. These settings are stored in theme.json, so every template uses them.

Add your logo in the Header template part.
Choose a primary colour with enough contrast against white text on buttons.
Keep body text at 16px or larger for comfortable reading.

Add your content

Create your main pages, then build each one from the included patterns: hero, services, case studies, testimonials and a closing call to action. Add the pages to the Navigation block in the header.

Next steps

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