Answers to questions frequently (or not-so-frequently) asked

So, how do I learn from Oenology?

Each Theme template file includes a considerable amount of inline documentation, explaining the code use. Also, each template file includes a function reference, that lists each function, hook, and tag used in the file, along with a WordPress Codex reference, an explanation of the function, and example usage.

What is the Code Reference?

The Code Reference is the master cross-reference file, that contains all of the functions, template tags, and hooks used in the Theme.

Why so many template files?

Oenology is likely broken down into more template parts than the average Theme. This deconstruction is by design, in order to facilitate easier Child-Theming.

What's in store for the future?

First and foremost, since Oenology is intended to be a learning tool, the inline and reference documentation will be a continual work-in-progress, based upon user feedback. This documentation is complete as of Oenology Version 1.0, but will continue to be updated and improved.

Other features that may be added in the future, as determined by user feedback/demand, and changes to WordPress.

What About SEO?

I am a firm believer that the single, most important criterion for SEO is good content. That said, the Theme does take apply some SEO considerations:

  1. The Theme assumes that the H1 heading tag will only be applied to the Post Title, and not to any post-entry content. Accordingly, if you use an H1 heading in the post-entry content, you\'ll find that it is styled rather similarly to the H2 heading tag.
  2. The Theme template files ensure that the most important content - the post-entry content - is rendered as early as possible. The loop.php template file is called first, and the sidebar-left.php and sidebar-right.php files are called second.
  3. The Theme supplies a default breadcrumb navigation function.
  4. The Theme includes plug-and-play support for the following plugins: WP-Paginate, Yoast Breadcrumbs

Most of the rest is really up to the user. The Theme is intended to be SEO-neutral: neither hurting your SEO, nor going out of its way (and adding considerable bloat that is better added via the many good plugins available) to improve it.

Where did my social icons go?

In version 3.3, the social profile link icon handling was changed from using Theme options to using a custom navigation menu for storing social profile links. This change will keep your social profile links portable from Theme to Theme, and provides built-in support for other Themes that use this method. To add your social icons:

  1. Create a new custom navigation menu, and name it, e.g. "Social". (The name isn't important, as long as you remember it!)
  2. Add custom links to your "Social" menu, under the "Links" metabox, one for each social network profile you wish to include.
  3. Save the menu, and assign it to the "Social Profile Links" Theme Location.
  4. Now your social profile link icons will appear as they did before.