Lectures¶
Introduction¶
Lectures are pre-recorded videos or images which can be embedded in specific programs which are part of the Custom Fitness Program.
Create Lectures¶
- Go to mycrush.fit/wp-admin
- Login with the credentials.
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Click -> Lectures tab on left side panel
Add New¶
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Click -> Add New
You will reach the content editor screen.
Gutenberg Blocks
The content editor page provides different editor blocks known as "Gutenberg Blocks" which are used to create content layouts in the Wordpress.
The Gutenberg editor is a fully block-based editor where each piece of content is a draggable block.
By default, WordPress offers a set of basic content blocks like a paragraph, image, button, list, and more. These will be discussed as we move further in this manual.
Lecture Settings¶
Follow the instructions below to set up lectures:
Add Title¶
- Enter the title of the Lecture.
Important Tips for Lecture Title
- Name a lecture which is relatable to the program.
- Try to include the start date of the lecture.
- Include the type of lecture for better connection.
Below is an example for the Lecture naming system:
Once the Title is entered, a link for the lecture is created.
Content Editor¶
- In the description block, you can add any content related to the lecture.
- The tools panel is visible for each content block.
Tools Available¶
Below are the various tools available to edit your content:
Change Block Type/Style¶
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Click the Change block type/style icon. Different style options show, eg: Heading, List, Quote etc.
Change Text Alignment¶
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Click the Change text alignment icon - it allows you to align text as you want.
Highlight Color¶
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Click the Highlight color icon - it gives multiple color options to choose from.
Add Link¶
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Click the Add link icon - this allows you to insert a link to any URL.
Text Controls¶
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Click the Text Controls icon - it provides multiple options to edit your text.
More Options¶
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Click on the icon with 3 vertical dots
to get a list of More options
Add Block¶
- An Add Block is represented by "+" sign in the editor.
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It is a shortcut to access basic formatting options.
We will discuss the most common options which can be used to create a lecture.
Most Used¶
These are most used options - paragraph, formatting tools, adding video, audio files.
Commom Blocks¶
These are most common used options - paragraph, formatting, indenting tools.
Embeds¶
These provide easy links to third party apps. For eg. youtube, vimeo, twitter, instagram, facebook, spotify etc.
Note: Avoid using the following options:
- Formatting
- Layout Elements
- Widgets
- Toolset
- WooCommerce Views
- WooCommerce
Preview¶
Once all the content is added to the editor, they can be previewed before the final save.
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Click on preview on top right corner.
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You will be able to view how your lecture will be visible on the live website.
Documents Tab¶
Under the Documents tab on the right side panel, following changes can be done if required:
Discussion¶
- Go to -> Discussion
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Tick
"Allow Comments" - This allows customers to add their comments about the lecture.
Featured Image¶
- An image can be uploaded in the "Featured Image" option.
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Click -> Set Featured Image to add image.
Publish¶
Once all the content is final:
- Click on Publish on the top right corner.
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Changes will be saved.
Important Tips¶
- Adding content to lectures is similar to writing an email.
- Anything can be added in the content: text, images, videos, links to thrid party apps etc.
- All formatting options are available: paragraph, indent, text formatting, heading etc.
Do not edit sections¶
Do not edit/make changes to the two sections shown in the image below:
