How to get a Google Maps API key (Defunct)
IMPORTANT: As of April 2012, Google has stopped supplying API keys, and they are not required anymore. The map functions correctly without the API key, we have removed the interface from the theme. Original post (defunct function): The Google Map API key is needed if you want to include a Google Map on your website, for example, with the Google Maps custom widget you have access to after enabling MyRestaurantTheme. This is highly advised, as most restaurant sites have a map for their customers to easily find the restaurant. This tutorial will...
Read moreHow to install MyRestaurantTheme
There are 2 ways 2 install MyRestaurantTheme. The first (and easier) way is to upload it straight from your WordPress dashboard, and the second is to upload it via FTP. The first method might not work for you, if your hosting set the maximum upload file size too low. This is when you would need to use the second method, or alternatively, you could just contact your hosting provider and ask them to increase your maximum file upload limit. This tutorial will show you both ways of uploading the MyRestaurantTheme files, then activating it on your...
Read moreHow to use the custom widgets in MyRestaurantTheme
MyRestaurantTheme comes with a barrage of custom built WordPress widgets, which can make your restaurant site more useful, attractive, and engaging. This page contains tutorials on all of the widgets you can use after enabling MyRestaurantTheme on your WordPress installation. As you’ll know, widgets can be added to any of the widgetized areas on your website. Some need a bit of configuration, so it’s a good idea to watch the relevant tutorials. This page contains videos on using all of the custom widgets built into...
Read moreUsing the upsell and related items areas
MyRestaurantTheme includes 2 similar, yet different areas to get your customers buying ordering more things. The reason these 2 areas are similar, is that they show 3 extra items to you customers. The upsell area, which appears on the checkout page, right before your customers finalize their orders. Of course, the upsell area will only appear if you are using MyRestaurantTheme’s online ordering system, and get’s it’s randomized food items from any single food category you specify. The related items area, which appears on...
Read moreOnline ordering system setup
Once you start using MyRestaurantTheme, you’ll be able to use the built-in online ordering system on your restaurant site. This lengthy tutorial will show you how to set up online ordering on your restaurant website, the things you’ll need to configure, and what you need to look out for. Once you set everything up, you’ll also be able to accept bank cards via PayPal, and your customers will be able to order take-away or home delivery as well. If you are planning on using the online ordering and delivery system on your...
Read moreOpenTable integration tutorial
MyRestaurantTheme has 2 ways for you to integrate the OpenTable reservation system into your website. You can add an OpenTable widget either to your site’s widgetized areas, or directly into your content areas. If you use OpenTable, and want to keep on using it rather than using MyRestaurantTheme’s built in table reservation system, you’ll want to watch this tutorial. If you don’t use the OpenTable service, you can skip this tutorial altogether, as it won’t be relevant to your...
Read moreUsing the coupon system, adding coupons
Once you enable your MyRestaurantTheme powered site’s coupon system, you’ll be able to offer coupons to your website visitors. This tutorial will show you how to configure your coupons page, how to add individual coupons, and also a neat marketing trick for creating a sense of urgency in your website visitors. The Facebook, Twitter and Google Plus sharing links are added automatically to each of your restaurant’s coupons, so you don’t have to worry about...
Read moreConfiguring the table reservation system
What restaurant website would be complete without a means for your visitors to reserve a table, right? This tutorial will show you how to configure the table reservation system in your MyRestaurantTheme powered website. Keep in mind that our reservation system is more advanced than those you see elsewhere, it’s not just a simple WordPress contact form you might find in other themes. MyRestaurantTheme’s reservation system takes several variable into account, meaning it uses the time of day, your opening times, etc. to give your...
Read moreUsing the image gallery
Your restaurant site’s built in image gallery make the showcasing of photos very easy. You can create an unlimited number of image galleries on your site, and upload an unlimited number of images to each gallery. The only rule is that 1 post/page can only have 1 image gallery. This tutorial will show you how to upload photos to your website, and use the built-in image gallery system to present your photos to your visitors in an attractive...
Read moreUsing shortcodes and the shortcode generator
Shortcodes make formatting your text, and adding interesting design and animation elements easy. MyRestaurantTheme includes a large number of shortcodes, the result of which can be viewed on our shortcodes demo page. We have also developed a handy shortcode generator, which you can use when editing your content. This tutorial will show you how to use the shortcode generator to create shortcodes, and include them in any part of your...
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