User Guide
This is MOTOCOM theme Online Music Selling Niche documentation, containing helpful information, features and detailed instructions about how to use the niche.
1. General Information & Installation
1.1 Introduction
MOTOCOM's niche Online Music Selling Business is a beautiful modern design website for artists, singers, musicians, and guitarists whoever working in the music or entertainment industry, MusicForest best suitable for a music store, music library, singer albums, and much more. It is an all-in-one music website with a vast set of layouts and elements perfect for showcasing albums, creating galleries and playlists, and announcing tour dates. This website is not only responsive but also ready for a retina screen. So you can be sure that your site will look 100% awesome on all devices. It is easy to use and customize, comes packed with powerful tools for sharing and selling music, and more
1.2 How To Set Up Online Music Selling Website
This section contains the description of the plugin installation and breif description of the plugins used in Online Music Selling niche.
1.2.1 Plugin Installation
After getting succesfully authenticated and downloading the theme the next important step is to install the plugins of the required niche.
Follow the below mentioned steps for the plugin installation.
- Navigate > > Dashboard > > Settings.
- Navigate > > Plugin Screen.
- On plugin screen install the plugin of the niche Online Music Selling .
1.2.2 Plugin Description
The Online Music Selling niche of MOTOCOM includes the MOTOCOM Music Selling and MetaBox plugins which empower you to create a professional music store.
Here is a brief description of the plugins.
- MOTOCOM Music Selling - Plugin to support online music selling business.
- Meta Box - Meta Box is a powerful, professional, and lightweight toolkit for developers to create custom meta boxes and custom fields for any custom post type in WordPress.
To know more about the plugin Click here
2. Theme Options
Some Online Music Selling related settings have been included in the Theme Options. A detailed description of the settings is given below.
Navigate to Dashboard >> Theme Options
2.1 Music Selling
Music Selling option will be applicable for Online Music Selling Website. With this setting you can change the color of the player, music box, etc.
Player Settings
- Background Color - User can add or change the background color of the player and can also select the transparent option.
- Text Color - User can add or change the text color of the player and can also select the transparent option.
- Additional Color - User can add or change the additional color and can also select the transparent option.
Default Settings
- Music Box Color - User can add or change the color of the music box and can also select the transparent option.
- Box Text Color - User can add or change the text color of the music box and can also select the transparent option.
- Box Color On Hover - User can add or change the color of the music box on hover and can also select the transparent option.
- Box Text Color On Hover - User can add or change the box text color on hover and can also select the transparent option.
3. Tracks
Tracks panel comes with the Music Selling which have so many settings related to the tracks.
Navigate to Dashboard >> Tracks
3.1 All Tracks
In this setting, you can see all tracks and you can also create new tracks .
3.2 Add New
This setting is used to add new tracks on your website.
- Add Title - Enter the title of the track.
- Description - Add the description of the track.
- Audio Full Song - Upload audio file here.
- Mp3 Music External Url - Enter the Mp3 external URL here.
- Music - Select the music type as Free or Premium .
- Enter Price Value - Enter the price of the track if you select Premium option.
- Release Date - Select the date when the track will get released.
- Artist Name - Select the artist.
- Excerpt - Excerpts are optional hand-crafted summaries of your content that can be used in your theme.
- Genre - Select the genre. You can also add new genre.
- Languages - Select the language of the track. You can also add new language.
- Track Types - Select the track type. You can also add new track type.
- Featured Image - Set the featured image of the track from here.
3.3 Genre
Using this setting user can add the genre.
Add New Genre
- Name - Enter the name of the genre. The name is how it appears on your site.
- Slug - The “slug” is the URL-friendly version of the name. It is usually all lowercase and contains only letters, numbers, and hyphens.
- Parent Genre - Select the parent genre from here. It will assign a parent term to create a hierarchy. The term USA, for example, would be the parent of New York and Chicago.
- Description - Enter the description of the genre. It is not prominent by default; however, some themes may show it.
- Image - You can add or remove the genre image.
- Add New Genre - Hit the button to create a new genre.
3.4 Language
With this setting you can add new the language of the track.
Add New Language
- Name - Please enter the name of the language. The name is how it appears on your site.
- Slug - The “slug” is the URL-friendly version of the name. It is usually all lowercase and contains only letters, numbers, and hyphens.
- Parent Language - Select the parent language from here. It will assign a parent term to create a hierarchy. The term Jazz, for example, would be the parent of Bebop and Big Band.
- Description - Enter the description of the language .It is not prominent by default; however, some themes may show it.
- Add New Language - Hit the button to add new language.
3.5 Track Type
With this setting you can add new track type.
Add New Track Type
- Name - Please enter the name of the track type. The name is how it appears on your site.
- Slug - The “slug” is the URL-friendly version of the name. It is usually all lowercase and contains only letters, numbers, and hyphens.
- Parent Track Type - Select the parent track type from here. It will assign a parent term to create a hierarchy. The term Jazz, for example, would be the parent of Bebop and Big Band.
- Description - Enter the description of the track type .It is not prominent by default; however, some themes may show it.
- Image - You can add or remove the track type image.
- Add New Track Type - Hit the button to add new track type.
4. Artists
Artists panel includes various setting related to the artist. With these settings you can view all the artists, add new artist, etc.
To get this setting Navigate to Dashboard >> Artists
4.1 All Artists
In this setting, you can see all artists and you can also create new artists .
4.2 Add New
This setting is used to add new artist on your website.
- Add Title - Enter the title of the artist.
- Description - Add the description of the artist.
- Born Date - Select the date of birth of the artist.
- Address - Enter the address details of the artist.
- Genre - Select the genre. You can also add new genre.
- Languages - Select the language of the artist. You can also add new language.
- Artist Types - Select the artist type. You can also add new artist type.
- Featured Image - Set the featured image of the artist from here.
4.3 Genre
Using this setting user can add the genre.
Add New Genre
- Name - Enter the name of the genre. The name is how it appears on your site.
- Slug - The “slug” is the URL-friendly version of the name. It is usually all lowercase and contains only letters, numbers, and hyphens.
- Parent Genre - Select the parent genre from here. It will assign a parent term to create a hierarchy. The term USA, for example, would be the parent of New York and Chicago.
- Description - Enter the description of the genre. It is not prominent by default; however, some themes may show it.
- Image - You can add or remove the genre image.
- Add New Genre - Hit the button to create a new genre.
4.4 Language
With this setting you can add new the language of the artist.
Add New Language
- Name - Please enter the name of the language. The name is how it appears on your site.
- Slug - The “slug” is the URL-friendly version of the name. It is usually all lowercase and contains only letters, numbers, and hyphens.
- Parent Language - Select the parent language from here. It will assign a parent term to create a hierarchy. The term Jazz, for example, would be the parent of Bebop and Big Band.
- Description - Enter the description of the language .It is not prominent by default; however, some themes may show it.
- Add New Language - Hit the button to add new language.
4.5 Artist Types
With this setting you can add new artists type.
Add New Artist Type
- Name - Please enter the name of the artist type. The name is how it appears on your site.
- Slug - The “slug” is the URL-friendly version of the name. It is usually all lowercase and contains only letters, numbers, and hyphens.
- Parent Artist Type - Select the parent artist type from here. It will assign a parent term to create a hierarchy. The term Jazz, for example, would be the parent of Bebop and Big Band.
- Description - Enter the description of the artist type .It is not prominent by default; however, some themes may show it.
- Add New Artist Type - Hit the button to add new artist type.
5. Albums
Artists panel includes various setting related to the albums. These setting are very simple to customize.
To get this setting Navigate to Dashboard >> Albums
5.1 All Albums
In this setting, you can see all albums and you can also create new albums .
5.2 Add New
This setting is used to add new albums on your website.
- Add Title - Enter the title of the album.
- Description - Add the description of the album.
- Music - Select the music type as Free or Premium .
- Enter Price Value - Enter the price of the track if you select Premium option.
- Release Date - Select the date when the track will get released.
- Song Name - Select the songs.
- Artist Name - Select the artist.
- Company Name - Enter the company name.
- Genre - Select the genre. You can also add new genre.
- Languages - Select the language of the albums. You can also add new language.
- Album Types - Select the album type. You can also add new artist type.
- Featured Image - Set the featured image of the album from here.
5.3 Genre
Using this setting user can add the genre.
Add New Genre
- Name - Enter the name of the genre. The name is how it appears on your site.
- Slug - The “slug” is the URL-friendly version of the name. It is usually all lowercase and contains only letters, numbers, and hyphens.
- Parent Genre - Select the parent genre from here. It will assign a parent term to create a hierarchy. The term USA, for example, would be the parent of New York and Chicago.
- Description - Enter the description of the genre. It is not prominent by default; however, some themes may show it.
- Image - You can add or remove the genre image.
- Add New Genre - Hit the button to create a new genre.
5.4 Language
With this setting you can add new the language of the albums.
Add New Language
- Name - Please enter the name of the language. The name is how it appears on your site.
- Slug - The “slug” is the URL-friendly version of the name. It is usually all lowercase and contains only letters, numbers, and hyphens.
- Parent Language - Select the parent language from here. It will assign a parent term to create a hierarchy. The term Jazz, for example, would be the parent of Bebop and Big Band.
- Description - Enter the description of the language .It is not prominent by default; however, some themes may show it.
- Add New Language - Hit the button to add new language.
5.5 Album Types
With this setting you can add new album types.
Add New Album Type
- Name - Please enter the name of the album type. The name is how it appears on your site.
- Slug - The “slug” is the URL-friendly version of the name. It is usually all lowercase and contains only letters, numbers, and hyphens.
- Parent Album Type - Select the parent album type from here. It will assign a parent term to create a hierarchy. The term Jazz, for example, would be the parent of Bebop and Big Band.
- Description - Enter the description of the album type .It is not prominent by default; however, some themes may show it.
- Add New Album Type - Hit the button to add new album type.
6. Radios
Radios panel includes various setting related to the radios. These setting are very simple to customize.
To get this setting Navigate to Dashboard >> Radios
6.1 All Radios
In this setting, you can see all radio and you can also create new radio .
6.2 Add New
This setting is used to add new radio on your website.
- Add Title - Enter the title of the radio.
- Description - Add the description of the radio.
- Song Name - Select the songs.
- Artist Name - Select the artist.
- Company Name - Enter the company name.
- Genre - Select the genre. You can also add new genre.
- Languages - Select the language. You can also add new language.
- Radio Types - Select the radio type. You can also add new artist type.
- Featured Image - Set the featured image of the radio from here.
6.3 Genre
Using this setting user can add the genre.
Add New Genre
- Name - Enter the name of the genre. The name is how it appears on your site.
- Slug - The “slug” is the URL-friendly version of the name. It is usually all lowercase and contains only letters, numbers, and hyphens.
- Parent Genre - Select the parent genre from here. It will assign a parent term to create a hierarchy. The term USA, for example, would be the parent of New York and Chicago.
- Description - Enter the description of the genre. It is not prominent by default; however, some themes may show it.
- Image - You can add or remove the genre image.
- Add New Genre - Hit the button to create a new genre.
6.4 Language
With this setting you can add new the language of the radio.
Add New Language
- Name - Please enter the name of the language. The name is how it appears on your site.
- Slug - The “slug” is the URL-friendly version of the name. It is usually all lowercase and contains only letters, numbers, and hyphens.
- Parent Language - Select the parent language from here. It will assign a parent term to create a hierarchy. The term Jazz, for example, would be the parent of Bebop and Big Band.
- Description - Enter the description of the language .It is not prominent by default; however, some themes may show it.
- Add New Language - Hit the button to add new language.
6.5 Radio Types
With this setting you can add new radio types.
Add New Radio Type
- Name - Please enter the name of the radio type. The name is how it appears on your site.
- Slug - The “slug” is the URL-friendly version of the name. It is usually all lowercase and contains only letters, numbers, and hyphens.
- Parent Radio Type - Select the parent album type from here. It will assign a parent term to create a hierarchy. The term Jazz, for example, would be the parent of Bebop and Big Band.
- Description - Enter the description of the radio type .It is not prominent by default; however, some themes may show it.
- Add New Radio Type - Hit the button to add new radio type.
7. Plans
Plans setting are used to manage the pricing plan feature. You can add the new plans according to the need.
Navigate to Dashboard >> Plans
7.1 All Plans
In this setting, you can see all plans and you can also create new plan.
7.2 Add New
This setting is used to add new plan.
- Add Title - Enter the title of the plan.
- Description - Add the description of the plan.
- Plan - Select the plan type as Free or Premium .
- Enter Price Value - Enter the price for example, 20.
- Monthly Downloads - Enter number of songs to download for example, 50.
- Monthly Uploads - Enter number of songs to upload for example, 50.
- Plan Validity - Enter number of months for example, 2.
- Featured Image - Set the featured image of the plan from here.
8. Music Selling Shortcodes
In these section you will learn and get information about the Shortcodes used for Online Music Selling niche of MOTOCOM theme.
8.1 Music Selling Shortcode
These are the basic shortcodes which comes with the theme
8.1.1 Music Albums
This shortcode is used to display the albums.
General Settings
- Label - Enter the text which is displayed as a label here.
- Style format - Select the style for the albums to be dispalyed. We have given two options Slider and Grid.
- Column - Select the number of the columns.
- Album Type - Select the album type to be displayed.
- Number of Albums - Enter the number of albums. Enter numeric value here.
Slider Settings
Below mentioned settings will appear when you select the style format as Slider.
- Navigation - Using this option user can select the navigation type from the given five options (None, Arrows, Bullets, Fraction and Progress Bar) and user will get the options accordingly.
- Autoplay - To enable the Autoplay option select the checkbox.
- Autoplay Speed - User can adjust the speed of the autoplay. Speed will be in miliseconds like 1000 = 1s.
- Loop - To enable the loop in the slider select the checkbox.
- Active Buller Color - You can add or change the active bullet color. This option appears when you select the Bullet in the Navigation.
- Inactive Buller Color - You can add or change the inactive bullet color. This option appears when you select the Bullet in the Navigation.
8.1.2 Music Artist
This shortcode is used to display the artists either in grid or slider style.
General Settings
- Style format - Select the style for the artists to be dispalyed. We have given two options Slider and Grid.
- Column - Select the number of the columns.
- Label - Enter the text which is displayed as a label here.
- Artist Type - Select the album type to be displayed.
- Number of Artists - Enter the number of artists. Enter numeric value here.
Slider Settings
Below mentioned settings will appear when you select the style format as Slider.
- Navigation - Using this option user can select the navigation type from the given five options (None, Arrows, Bullets, Fraction and Progress Bar) and user will get the options accordingly.
- Autoplay - To enable the Autoplay option select the checkbox.
- Autoplay Speed - User can adjust the speed of the autoplay. Speed will be in miliseconds like 1000 = 1s.
- Loop - To enable the loop in the slider select the checkbox.
- Active Buller Color - You can add or change the active bullet color. This option appears when you select the Bullet in the Navigation.
- Inactive Buller Color - You can add or change the inactive bullet color. This option appears when you select the Bullet in the Navigation.
8.1.3 Music Slider
This shortcode is used to display the musics in a slider style.
General Settings
- Label - Enter the text which is displayed as a label here.
- Column - Select the number of the columns.
- Music Type - Select the music type to be displayed.
- Number of Musics - Enter the number of musics. Enter numeric value here.
Slider Settings
- Navigation - Using this option user can select the navigation type from the given five options (None, Arrows, Bullets, Fraction and Progress Bar) and user will get the options accordingly.
- Autoplay - To enable the Autoplay option select the checkbox.
- Autoplay Speed - User can adjust the speed of the autoplay. Speed will be in miliseconds like 1000 = 1s.
- Loop - To enable the loop in the slider select the checkbox.
- Active Buller Color - You can add or change the active bullet color. This option appears when you select the Bullet in the Navigation.
- Inactive Buller Color - You can add or change the inactive bullet color. This option appears when you select the Bullet in the Navigation.
8.1.4 Favorite Music
This shortcode outputs a list of your favorite music.
Favorite Music Settings
- Heading - Enter heading for favorite music.
- Number of Favorite Music - Enter number of favorite music list you want to show.
- List by - You can list by your favorite musics by Songs, Albums, Artists and Radios.
8.1.5 Need To Login
This shortcode restricts the user to view a page without login. If you want that a particular page will be visible to only logged in users then put this shortcode on the page.
Need To Login Settings
- Heading - Enter Heading Of Need To Login Shortcode.
- Image - Upload image For Need To Login Shortcode.
8.1.6 Music Genres
This shortcode is used to display the music genre on your website.
Music Genres Settings
- Heading - Enter heading here.
- Number of genre - Enter the number of the genre.
8.1.7 Music Pricing Plan
With this shortcode you can set the pricing plan in your website.
General Settings
- Songs Type - Enable/disable the songs type.
Design Options
- Background Type - Select the background type as Image or Color. You will get the options accordingly.
- Background Image - Uplaod the background image here. This setting appears when you select the background type as image.
- Image Overlay Color - You can add or change the image overlay color. This setting appears when you select the background type as image.
- Heading Color - You can add or change the heading color of the pricing plan.
- Text Color - You can add or change the text color of the pricing plan.
- Price Color - You can add or change the price color of the pricing plan.
- Divider Color - You can add or change the divider color of the pricing plan.
- Box Hover Color - You can add or change the box hover color of the pricing plan.
8.1.8 Music List
This shortcode outputs the musics in a list view.
General Settings
- Number Of Songs - Enter the number of the songs.
- Track Categories - Select the track categories.
Design Options
- Background Color On Hover - You can add or change the backgorund color on hover.
- Text Color On Hover - You can add or change the text color on hover.
8.1.9 Music Recently Played
This shortcode display the recently played musics.
Music Recently Played Settings
- Number Of Songs - Enter the number of the songs.
- Track Categories - Select the track category.
- Songs Type - Select the songs type which you want to display.
8.1.10 Music Radio
Using this shortcode you can display music radio at any section of your website.
General Settings
- Label - Enter the label.
- Column - Select the number of columns.
- Radio Type - Select the radio type which you want to display.
- Number of Radio - Enter the number of the radio.
- Label style - You can show/hide the label.
Slider Settings
- Navigation - Using this option you can select the navigation type from the given five options (None, Arrows, Bullets, Fraction and Progress Bar) and you will get the options accordingly.
- Autoplay - To enable the Autoplay option select the checkbox.
- Autoplay Speed - You can adjust the speed of the autoplay. Speed will be in miliseconds like 1000 = 1s.
- Loop - To enable the loop in the slider select the checkbox.
8.1.11 Music Upload
This shortcode outputs a music upload option.
Music Upload Settings
- Heading 1 - Enter the heading 1.
- Heading 2 - Enter the heading 2.
- Heading 3 - Enter the heading 3.
- Upload Page Url - Enter the upload page URL here.
8.1.12 User Musics
This shortcode displays the user musics.
User Musics Settings
- Label - Enter the label text here.
- Tracks - Select the tracks as Free or Premium .
- Number of Tracks - Enter the number of tracks to be displayed.
8.1.13 User Playlist
This shortcode displays the user's playlist.
User Playlist Settings
- Label - Enter the label text here.
8.1.14 User Uploaded Musics
This shortcode shows the uploaded musics.
User Uploaded Musics Settings
- Label - Enter the label text here.
- Number - Enter the number here.
8.1.15 Musics User Profile
This shortcode shows the user profile.
Musics User Profile Settings
- Label - Enter the label text here.
- Button Url - Enter the URL where you want to redirect the user.
