*******Gamers Paradise  Web Development

This is the WordPress solution for Gamers Paradise Blackburn e-commerce;
Built by Robert Hill copyright @University Center Blackburn College;

built using WordPress and Woo-Commerce


**Prerequisites**

If you plan to self host this website youself first you will need to install a software to transfer the files to the server,
software such as FileZilla or CoreFTP are free to use and will operate correctly;
You will then need to create a Word Press account by visiting www.wordpress.com and registering an email address;



**Installation**

Upload the file named shop and all its contents inside the public_html or www folder on your server through one of the above
file transfer applicatins;
Once the files are uploaded if you type in a browser the URL to the folder shop and add '/wp-admin' this will take you to a
log in page, enter your user name and password;

username: 20148789;
password: ********;

will grant you access to the account management page;

plugins to install include:

•	Alpha Store Woo commerce theme;
•	CMB2: creates custom fields and forms, required for alpha store theme;
•	Elementor: drag and drop page builder, allows building the front end without the need for HTML or CSS code;
•	Insert Headers and Footer: Allows insertion of code and text into the headers and footers;
•	Jetpack: Multi tool plugin which allows self-hosting word press users to receive the same tools wordpress.com members receive, blocks malicious log in attempts and improves performance when loading images;
•	Kirki Toolkit: A customisation toolkit required for alpha-store theme;
•	Login Lockdown: restricts the number of failed login attempts from the same IP address range;
•	Order Delivery Date: Allows customers to choose their preferred order delivery date;
•	Page Builder: Drag and drop page builder;
•	Quick and Easy FAQs: Quick way to add FAQs to the site;
•	Simple Custom CSS: Allows a simple way to add your own CSS code;
•	WooCommerce: an e-commerce toolkit for selling things;
•	WooCommerce PDF Invoices & Packing Slips: Creates PDF invoices and packing slips which can be printed or emailed to the customer;
•	WordPress Backup & Security: backup and secure the word press site;
•	YITH WooCommerce Compare: Allows a button which allows the customer to compare products based upon the description;
•	YITH WooCommerce Quick view: a button which allows the customer to view information about the product without the need to change page;
•	YITH WooCommerce Wishlist: customers can create their desired products wish list;
•	Yoast SEO: Search engine optimisation analysis tool.


Elementor


**Further Managing**

additional plugins can be installed through the account page by clicking plugins on the left hand side
additional products can be added through the products page on the left hand side and filling in
the approriate information;
Too see the order status, click Woo-Commerce, click the order to see the customers details, from here you can
accept the order, print recipes, email invoices etc;



**Test**

you can test changes to see if the site has installed correctly by typing in the URL for examples:
20148789.sost3.blackburn.ac.uk/shop/