Mastering WP Smart Contracts Customization: Simplifying CSS and HTML Tweaks
The WP Smart Contracts plugin is your gateway to creating and customizing websites with unparalleled ease. Whether you’re presenting an NFT Collection, setting up a staking platform, or launching a crowdfunding campaign, there comes a time when you want to infuse your website with your unique style. Fear not, as we’ve created this tutorial to guide you through two essential customization tasks: CSS styling and HTML structure modifications.
Part 1: Effortless CSS Style Changes
Difficulty Level: Easy
Imagine you’ve set up your WordPress website to showcase your NFT Collections and smart contracts, but the default background doesn’t quite align with your aesthetic vision. You yearn to introduce a chic gradient background, and we’re here to demonstrate how it’s done.
Step 1: Access the WordPress Customizer
— Log in to your WordPress admin area.
— Navigate to “Appearance” in the left sidebar, then click on “Customize.”
Step 2: Implement Custom CSS
— Inside the Customizer, find “Additional CSS” in the left-hand menu.
— Click on it to open the CSS editor.
Step 3: Customize the Background
— We’ve curated a visually pleasing gradient CSS code using the MyColor.Space Gradient tool with some parameter adjustments.
— Now, you’ll need to:
— Copy the CSS code.
— Add it as a body tag.
— Paste the resulting CSS code to achieve that stylish gradient background.
Step 4: Save and Publish
— After adding the CSS, click the “Publish” button in the top-left corner of the Customizer. Your changes are now live on your website.
Part 2: Simplifying HTML Structure Changes
Difficulty Level: Medium
Now, let’s dive into the world of modifying the HTML structure of your WordPress site. Picture this: you wish to refine your NFT item section by removing flavor information and incorporating a copyright disclaimer. Although this task is slightly more advanced, we’ll guide you through it step by step.
Step 1: Inspect the HTML
— To embark on these changes, a solid understanding of the HTML structure is essential. We’ll employ our web browser’s developer tools for inspection.
— Right-click on the section you intend to modify (in this case, we’ll use a comment as an example: `<! — NFT meta data →`). This comment aids in identifying the template requiring alteration.
Step 2: Locate the Relevant Code
— Next, locate this code within your WordPress plugin’s files by performing a string search in the code repository. Head to your plugin’s code repository.
— In your preferred Code Editor, use the “Search Tool.”
— Search for the string: `<! — NFT meta data →`.
— We’ve pinpointed this string in two files: one in the ‘views’ folder and the other in ‘skins/2.0/wpsc-views/’. We’ll opt for the latter file, ‘nft-view-all.mustache,’ as we’re using Skin 2.0.
— In this file, you can spot the HTML section slated for modification.
Step 3: Customize the Template
— Duplicate the relevant file for your theme (for instance, ‘nft-view-all.mustache’ in the ‘skins/2.0/wpsc-views/’ folder).
— Now, you can make the desired changes:
— Remove the section related to the flavor.
— Integrate your NFT disclaimer using HTML.
Step 4: Update the Template
— Rather than replacing the plugin files (which would be overwritten during updates), create a folder named “wpsc-views” in your theme directory.
— Create a new folder named ‘wpsc-views’ inside your theme folder.
— Place the modified ‘mustache’ file into this freshly created folder.
Conclusion
Customizing your WP Smart Contracts plugin need not be daunting. In this tutorial, we’ve demystified two crucial customization tasks: CSS style adjustments and HTML structure modifications. Whether you’re elevating your site’s aesthetics or fine-tuning its architecture, these steps empower you to craft a unique web presence tailored to your specific needs.
So go ahead, embark on your journey to experiment with your site’s style and structure, and create a web presence that’s distinctly yours. Happy customizing!
