General Settings
General Settings << Tab
Header Logo Type
-Image
-Site Title
Custom Logo Picture
Splash Screen Logo
Favicon
Upload your custom "favicon" which is visible in browser favorites and tabs. (Must be .png or .ico file - preferably 16px by 16px ). Leave blank if none required.
Google Analytics Key
Paste your key here. It should be something like UA-XXXXX-X. We're using the faster asynchronous loader, so you don't need to worry about speed :).
"Scroll to Top" Button
It is found in the bottom right side. It is sole purpose is help the user scroll along page quickly to the top.
Feedback Button
It is found on the right hand side of your website. You can chose from a"link" or a slide out form(widget area).The slide out form is configured as a standard widget. You can use the same form you are using for your "contact us" page.
Feedback Button Link
If you have chosen a "link" in the option above, place the link of the button here, usually to your contact us page.
Share Icons
Select the social medias you want enabled and for which parts of the website
Custom Javascript
If the hundreds of options in the Theme Options Panel are not enough and you need customization that is outside of the scope of the Theme Option Panel please place your javascript in this field.
Custom CSS
If the hundreds of options in the Theme Options Panel are not enough and you need customization that is outside of the scope of the Theme Options Panel please place your CSS in this field.
Posts and Content << Tab
Blog and Portfolio Listing Pages and Archives
Pagination Type
Please note that you will need WP-PageNavi plugin installed if you chose"paged" style.
Blog Posts
Pagination Type:
- Paged
- Load more button
- Infinite Scrolling
Please note that you will need WP-PageNavi plugin installed if you chose "paged" style.
"View All Posts" Link
In a single blog post view in the top you will find navigation with 3 buttons. The middle gets you to the blog listing view.
You can place the link here.
Show "Related Posts" in single post view
Enabling this option will show more posts from the same category when viewing a single post.
"Related Posts" title
Show Post Author
Blog post meta info, works for the single blog post view.
Show Categories and Tags
Blog post meta info, works for the single blog post view.
Show Post Time stamp
Blog post meta info, works for the single blog post view.
Show Comment Count
Blog post meta info, works for the single blog post view.
Portfolio Posts
"View All Posts" Link
In a single portfolio post view in the top you will find navigation with 3 buttons.The middle gets you to the portfolio listing view.
You can place the link here.
Show "Related Portfolios" in Single Portfolio View
Enabling this option will show more portfolio post from the same category in the single portfolio post.
"Related Portfolio" title
URL Prefix for Single Portfolios
Use an unique string without spaces. It must not be the same as any other URL slugs (used on pages, etc.).
Media << Tab
How do I use these options?
These options control the size of some of the images used by the theme.
Changes are not immediate
If you have changed any of these options, please use the Regenerate thumbnails plugin in order to update your images.
Portfolio
Portfolio Listing Featured Images Width-to-Height Ratio
You can set it to 0 to disable this and the option below and show the real size of the images.
Single Portfolio Page Featured Image Width-to-Height Ratio
You can set it to 0 to disable this and the option below and show the real size of the images.
Blog
Blog Listing Image Width-to-Height Ratio
You can set it to 0 to disable this and the option below and show the real size of the images.
Blog Single Post Image Width-to-Height Ratio
You can set it to 0 to disable this and the option below and show the real size of the images.
Blog Small Featured Image Width-to-Height Ratio
This image is used in News Style Blog in columns. You can set it to 0 to disable this and the option below and show the real size of the images.
Purchase << Tab
Why do you need this information?
Filling these fields allows us to implement automatic updates for your Vamtam theme. Your theme will still be working if you leave these options empty, although you will have to install updates manually.
Updating using FTP is only for advanced users and you can’t update the bundled with the theme plugins using FTP method.
Please note that any modifications made to the theme files will be overwritten after an automatic update, if you do not have a child theme enabled. Your theme options and content will be preserved.
Your Envato Username
Your Envato API Key
Do not share your API key with people you can't trust! Your API key gives them access to your purchased items. See this page for a description of the Envato API and how to obtain an API key.
Your Item Purchase Code
To obtain the Item Purchase Code login to your ThemeForest account that was used to purchase the theme with. Click on your "Downloads" section and then click on "License certificate and purchase code". This will prompt you to either open or save a text file containing your purchase license information. Look for Item Purchase Code
Validate Purchase Information
Please be aware that without this information you can't use the automatic update feature. Updating using FTP is only for advanced users and you can’t update the bundled with the theme plugins using FTP method.
Disable System Status Information Gathering
By enabling this option you will opt out of automatically sending our support system detailed information about your website. Please note that we might be able to respond more quickly if you leave this disabled. We advise you to turn off this option before opening a support ticket. Here is the information that we collect when this option is disabled:
memory limit
is wp_debug enabled
list of active plugins and their versions
POST requests limit
allowed number of request variables
default time limit
permissions for the cache/ directory inside the theme
does wp_remote_post() work as expected
None of this information will be shared with third parties.
Layout
General << Tab
Layout Type
Please note that in full width layout mode, the body background option found in Styles - Body, acts as page background.
Maximum Page Width
If you have changed this option, please use the Regenerate thumbnails plugin in order to update your images.
Header << Tab
Header Layout
Please note that the theme uses Layered Slider and its option panel is found in the WordPress navigation menu on the left
Header Height
This is the area above the slider.
Sticky Header
This option is switched off automatically for mobile devices because the animation is not well sported by the majority of the mobile devices.
Enable Header Search
Full Width Header
Top bar layout
Header Text Area
You can place text/HTML or any shortcode in this field. The text will appear in the header on the right hand side.
Header Text Area - Right
Mobile Header
Enable Below
Enable Search in Logo Bar
Mobile Top Bar
Body << Tab
Body Layout
You can enable or disable the body top widget areas and the body sidebar areas.
Below you can set the width of the sidebars in the body .
This will be the default layout for all pages
Note: You can override some of the options on a page by page basis: enable/disable body sidebars and body top widget areas.
Enable Body Top Widget Area
This option only enables the widget areas. You can choose the layout using the two options bellow. In appearance - widgets, you can populate the area with widgets. You can override this option on a page-by-page basis.
Body Top Widget Area Pre-defined Layouts
The widget areas bellow are placed just below the page title. You can either choose one of the predefined layouts or configure your own in the "Advanced" section bellow.
Body Top Widget Area Advanced Layout Builder
Please choose the number of widget areas and adjust each widget area's settings. You can adjust the width of each widget area from the drop - down menu and place them in one to six rows by using 'last' option. 'Empty' is used if you do not intend to place a widget into certain widget area. If there is no widget in an widget area and this option is not ticked the layout may be broken.
Default Sidebar Layouts
The sidebars are placed just below the header and the slider. You can choose one of the predefined layouts.
You can override this option on a page-by-page basis.
Sidebar Width
The width is percent of the website width. If you have changed this option, please use the Regenerate thumbnails plugin in order to update your images.
Footer << Tab
Footer Layout
You can enable or disable the footer widget areas and choose the desired layout. This will be the default layout for all pages.
Please not that the footer map options are located in general settings - footer map tab.
Enable Footer Widget Area
This option only enables the area. You can set the layout, using the two options bellow. In appearance - widgets, you can populate the area with widgets.
Footer Widget Area Prе-defined Layouts
The widget areas bellow are placed between the body and the sub-footer. You can either choose one of the predefined layouts or configure your own in the "Advanced" section bellow.
Footer Widget Area Advanced Layout Builder
Please choose the number of widget areas and adjust each widget area's settings. You can adjust the width of each widget area from the drop - down menu and place them in one to six rows by using 'last' option. 'Empty' is used if you do not intend to place a widget into certain widget area. If there is no widget in an widget area and this option is not ticked the layout may be broken.
Text Area in the Footer (Left)
Text Area in the Footer (Center)
Text Area in the Footer (Right)
You can place text/HTML or any shortcode in this field. The text will appear in the footer of your website.
Styles
Global Colors and Backgrounds << Tab
Page Background
Please note that this option is used only in boxed layout mode.
In full width layout mode the page background is covered by the header, slider, body and footer backgrounds respectively. If the color opacity of these areas is 1 or an opaque image is used, the page background won't be visible.
If you want to use an image as a background, enabling the cover button will resize and crop the image so that it will always fit the browser window on any resolution.
You can override this option on a page by page basis.
Accent Colors
Most of the design elements are attached to the accent colors below. You can easily create your own skin by changing these colors.
General Typography << Tab
Where are these options used?
The options bellow are used for headings, titles and emphasizing text in different parts of the website.
Please note that some of the options for styling text are present in header, body and footer tabs as they are specific only to each area - for example, main menu, body general text, footer widget titles, etc.
Some combinations of typography settings are not possible - for example, not all fonts feature a 300 weight. In such cases the browser substitutes the font with its default setting.
Headlines
Additional Font Styles
Header << Tab
Where are these options used?
The header consist of the area above the body up to the top. It is divided in two main areas - the main menu area and the slider area. You can change the style of the main menu area using the options below.
Please note that the theme uses Layered Slider and its option panel is found in the WordPress navigation menu on the left.
Backgorunds
Top Nav Background
If you want to use an image as a background, enabling the cover button will resize and crop the image so that it will always fit the browser window on any resolution.
If the color opacity is less than 1 the page background underneath will be visible.
Header Background
If you want to use an image as a background, enabling the cover button will resize and crop the image so that it will always fit the browser window on any resolution.
If the color opacity is less than 1 the page background underneath will be visible.
SubHeader Background
Page Title Background
Typography
Site Title
You can set the website title in Settings - General (WordPress main menu on the left).It is alternative to using an image logo.
Main Menu
Please note that you have to use the WordPress custom menu feature located in Appearance - Menus
Main Menu Sub-menus
Top Header Colors
Body << Tab
Where are these options used?
The page body is the area between the header and the footer. The page title, the body top widget areas and the sidebars are located here. You can change the style of these areas using the options below.
Backgrounds
Body Background
If you want to use an image as a background, enabling the cover button will resize and crop the image so that it will always fit the browser window on any resolution. If the color opacity is less than 1 the page background underneath will be visible.
Typography
Body Font
This is the general font used in the body and the sidebars. Please note that the styles of the heading fonts are located in the general typography tab.
Links
Footer << Tab
Where are these options used?
The footer is the area below the body down to the bottom of your site. It consist of two main areas - the footer and the sub-footer. You can change the style of these areas using the options below.
Please not that the footer map options are located in general settings - footer map tab.
Backgrounds
Widget Areas Background
If you want to use an image as a background, enabling the cover button will resize and crop the image so that it will always fit the browser window on any resolution. If the color opacity is less than 1 the page background underneath will be visible.
Sub-footer Background
If you want to use an image as a background, enabling the cover button will re-size and crop the image so that it will always fit the browser window on any resolution.
Typography
Widget Areas Text
This is the general font used in the footer respectively the widgets.
Widget Areas Titles
Please note that this option will override the general headings style set in the General Typography" tab.
Sub-footer
You can place your text/HTML in the General Settings option page.
Links
Save/Import Skins << Tab
How do I use skins?
You can import one of the theme's skins or create your own.
Please not that the folowing options will not be saved and they will be the same for every skin:
Custom Logo Picture
Header Text Area
Favicon
Google Maps API Key
Google Analytics Key
Text Area in Footer
Share Icons
Custom JavaScript
Custom CSS
Footer Map Tab - all options
Custom Sidebars
"View All Posts" Link
"View All Portfolios" Link
Save Current Skin
If you use the same name as a previously saved skin it will overwrite the latter.
Import Saved Skins
If you have made changes on the active skin, please save it before activating another skin. Otherwise you will lose these changes.
Quick Import
Content Import
You are advised to use this importer only on new WordPress sites, as in doing so you will end up with quite a lot of example posts, pages, slides and portfolio items.
Widget Import
Using this importer will overwrite your current sidebar settings
Slider Revolution
The theme uses Layered Slider and its option panel is found in the WordPress main navigation menu on the left.
You will import the sliders seen in the demo website using this importer.
Help
Vamtam Twitter
Twitter API
generate an API key, etc
Application API Key
Application API Secret
oAuth Access Token
oAuth Access Token Secret