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Building Virgin Courtesans: A Comprehensive WordPress Development Guide

Published on August 4, 2024

Virgin Courtesans is a sophisticated WordPress website created for a model agency. This project highlights the importance of a clean, minimalistic design that emphasizes user engagement and visual appeal. In this guide, I'll walk you through the entire process, from selecting the right theme to adding the final touches.

Installing and Customizing the Astra Theme

I chose the Astra theme due to its lightweight nature and extensive customization options. Once the theme was installed, I designed the homepage with a bold banner image, an attention-grabbing headline, a brief introduction, and a compelling call-to-action button.

To remove the default header, navigate to Appearance > Customize > Header Builder and delete all the blocks from the three header rows.

Customizing header in Astra theme

Editing and Personalizing the Footer

The footer can be customized or removed entirely based on your preferences. Go to Appearance > Customize > Footer Builder to either remove all elements or select one of three layout options and add text, links, images, or widgets.

Editing footer layout in WordPress

Creating a Dynamic Gallery with The Post Grid Plugin

The client required a dynamic gallery where hovering over images reveals the model’s category, tags, and a brief description. To fulfill this, I utilized the The Post Grid plugin.

To create a new grid, go to The Post Grid > Add New Grid. In the Layout Settings, I selected the ✅ Grid Hover and ✅ Grid Hover 2 options.

Virgin Courtesans gallery setup

Also changed few settings in other tabs, so Layout Preview for our Posts now looks like this:

Virgin Courtesans gallery preview using The Post Grid plugin

After adjusting the layout to match the client’s vision, I embedded the gallery into the desired page using the provided shortcode.

Virgin Courtesans gallery setup

Implementing a Customizable Contact Form

To create a user-friendly contact form, I used the Contact Form 7 plugin. Simply go to Contact > Add New and configure the form according to your requirements. If you encounter any issues, the plugin’s comprehensive documentation and FAQ section are helpful resources.

Virgin Courtesans contact form setup

Creating and Duplicating Consistent Posts

For blog posts, I followed a structured format that includes a title, an image gallery, and content sections with headings and paragraphs. To maintain consistency across all posts, I utilized the Duplicate Page and Post plugin to replicate the initial post template.

Post as a model page in WordPress

Testing and Optimizing Site Performance

After building the website, it’s essential to test its performance. I used Google PageSpeed Insights to analyze and optimize the site's speed and overall performance.

Website performance testing with Google PageSpeed Insights

Must-Have Plugins for Every WordPress Site + Additional Plugins

To enhance functionality and security, I installed several essential plugins:

Conclusion

Building the Virgin Courtesans website was a fulfilling project that showcased the versatility of WordPress. By combining a highly customizable theme, essential plugins, and thoughtful design, the site not only meets the client’s needs but also offers an excellent user experience.

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