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.
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.
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.
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.
Also changed few settings in other tabs, so Layout Preview for our Posts now looks like this:
After adjusting the layout to match the client’s vision, I embedded the gallery into the desired page using the provided shortcode.
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.
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.
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.
To enhance functionality and security, I installed several essential plugins:
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.