Creating a custom taxonomy with the Voxel theme is a great way to organize your content and enhance user navigation on your website. Here’s a straightforward guide to help you set it up.
Step 1: Access the Taxonomy Creation Area
- Go to WP Admin:
- Navigate to Structure ➝ Taxonomies.
- Click on Create taxonomy to get started.
Step 2: Fill in Taxonomy Details
When creating your new taxonomy, you’ll need to provide some essential information:
- Singular and Plural Name: These names will be used throughout your site to reference terms in this taxonomy.
- Key: This is a unique identifier for your taxonomy.
- Post Type: Choose the custom post type that this taxonomy will be linked to.
Step 3: Edit an Existing Taxonomy
If you need to modify an existing taxonomy:
- Go to WP Admin ➝ Structure ➝ Taxonomies and click on Edit taxonomy next to the one you want to change.
What You Can Update:
- Basic Details: Change the singular/plural names or adjust the associated post types.
- Permalinks: Set a permalink base for your taxonomy and enable hierarchical permalinks if desired.
- Advanced Settings:
- Enable hierarchical structure for parent-child relationships among terms.
- Make it publicly queryable for better SEO visibility. Or turn this off for taxonomies used only in the backend.
- Allow it to show in admin quick edit forms for easier management.
Step 4: Add Terms to Your Taxonomy
Now it’s time to add terms:
- Navigate to your custom post type in WP Admin.
- Find your taxonomy name and select it.
- Fill out the fields such as Name, Slug, Parent, and Description for each term.
- Utilize Voxel’s custom fields like Icon, Image, Area, and Accent Color for additional details.
Step 5: Design Your Taxonomy Templates
With your taxonomies and terms set up, you can design your templates:
You will need to design your Taxonomy Preview Cards and Taxonomy Single Term Template.
- Use Voxel’s dynamic tags to pull in the Term Name or Term URL when creating your templates.
- Ensure that your template reflects the structure of your taxonomies, making it easy for users to find what they’re looking for.
By following these steps, you’ll be able to create a custom taxonomy that enhances content organization on your site using the Voxel theme. Happy organizing!
