{"id":9365,"date":"2019-05-15T22:05:55","date_gmt":"2019-05-15T22:05:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/themenectar.com\/docs\/salient\/?page_id=9365"},"modified":"2020-12-07T02:34:13","modified_gmt":"2020-12-07T02:34:13","slug":"installing-plugins-updated","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/themenectar.com\/docs\/salient\/installing-plugins-updated\/","title":{"rendered":"Installing Plugins"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” bottom_padding=”40″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” top_margin=”50″ bottom_margin=”30″ background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”40″ bottom_padding=”20″ text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1557958466543{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}”]\n

To install required\/recommended plugins, head to the\u00a0Appearance > install plugins <\/strong>section of your admin panel. Once you’ve installed a plugin, don’t forget to activate<\/strong> it as well!<\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bottom_padding=”70″ text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-3-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=”h6″ style=”color-strip-reveal” color=”Accent-Color” text=”Required”][vc_column_text]\n

Salient WPBakery Page Builder<\/h4>\n

Salient comes with a highly tailored version of the most popular page builder on the market, WPBakery Page Builder (formerly known as Visual Composer). It includes many new and exciting elements and a stylish overhauled user interface. Missing installing this plugin will result in\u00a0seeing mass chunks of shortcodes after importing a demo. If you already have a different version of\u00a0the WPBakery Page Builder installed, you’ll need to deactivate it before installing the Salient version as only one version of WPBakery Page Builder can be active at a time.[\/vc_column_text][nectar_cta btn_style=”material” heading_tag=”h5″ text_color=”#77cc6d” link_type=”new_tab” alignment=”left” display=”block” link_text=”View Docs” url=”https:\/\/themenectar.com\/docs\/salient\/page-builder-overview\/”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=”h6″ style=”color-strip-reveal” color=”Accent-Color” text=”Required”][vc_column_text]\n

Salient Core<\/h4>\n
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This plugin adds the Core functionality required by the Salient theme. By activating it you will get access to the entire Salient collection of WPBakery page builder elements as well as access to the Salient studio template library, which currently contains over 250 section templates. Lastly, the Salient core plugin also adds the theme specific page\/post options<\/a> which allow you greater flexibility over designing your site.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][nectar_cta btn_style=”material” heading_tag=”h5″ text_color=”#77cc6d” link_type=”regular” alignment=”left” display=”block” link_text=”View Docs” url=”https:\/\/themenectar.com\/docs\/salient\/salient-core-plugin\/”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bottom_padding=”70″ text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1557958994332{margin-bottom: -3px !important;}”]Optional<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n

Salient Demo Importer<\/h4>\n

This plugin allows you to easily replicate the live demos shown for Salient. Once activated, the Salient demo importer will be accessible from the Salient options panel.[\/vc_column_text][nectar_cta btn_style=”material” heading_tag=”h5″ text_color=”#77cc6d” link_type=”new_tab” alignment=”left” display=”block” link_text=”View Docs” url=”https:\/\/themenectar.com\/docs\/salient\/salient-demo-importer-plugin\/”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1557958994332{margin-bottom: -3px !important;}”]Optional<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n

Salient Social<\/h4>\n

Adds social media share buttons to posts\/projects as well as a WPBakery page builder element to reuse where you see fit. Multiple styles are offered customization options through the WordPress customizer.[\/vc_column_text][nectar_cta btn_style=”material” heading_tag=”h5″ text_color=”#77cc6d” link_type=”new_tab” alignment=”left” display=”block” link_text=”View Docs” url=”https:\/\/themenectar.com\/docs\/salient\/salient-social-plugin\/”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1557958994332{margin-bottom: -3px !important;}”]Optional<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n

Salient Widgets<\/h4>\n

Adds three new Salient widgets for you to use: Popular Posts, Recent Posts Extra, and Recent Projects.[\/vc_column_text][nectar_cta btn_style=”material” heading_tag=”h5″ text_color=”#77cc6d” link_type=”new_tab” alignment=”left” display=”block” link_text=”View Docs” url=”https:\/\/themenectar.com\/docs\/salient\/salient-widgets-plugin\/”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bottom_padding=”100″ text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1557958994332{margin-bottom: -3px !important;}”]Optional<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n

Salient Portfolio<\/h4>\n

The Salient Portfolio post type is a great way to organize your portfolio and show it off in style.[\/vc_column_text][nectar_cta btn_style=”material” heading_tag=”h5″ text_color=”#77cc6d” link_type=”new_tab” alignment=”left” display=”block” link_text=”View Docs” url=”https:\/\/themenectar.com\/docs\/salient\/salient-portfolio-plugin\/”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1557958994332{margin-bottom: -3px !important;}”]Optional<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n

Salient Nectar Slider<\/h4>\n
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A stylish & simple slider post type to feature content. Offers features such as parallax scrolling, video backgrounds and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][nectar_cta btn_style=”material” heading_tag=”h5″ text_color=”#77cc6d” link_type=”new_tab” alignment=”left” display=”block” link_text=”View Docs” url=”https:\/\/themenectar.com\/docs\/salient\/nectar-slider-plugin\/”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1557958994332{margin-bottom: -3px !important;}”]Optional<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n

Salient Shortcodes<\/h4>\n
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Adds a collection of shortcodes with a convenient shortcode generator that is available on all instances of TinyMCE editors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][nectar_cta btn_style=”material” heading_tag=”h5″ text_color=”#77cc6d” link_type=”new_tab” alignment=”left” display=”block” link_text=”View Docs” url=”https:\/\/themenectar.com\/docs\/salient\/salient-shortcodes-plugin\/”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1558647240431{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 40px !important;}”]\n

Other Recommended (Third Party) Plugins<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1558647236092{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 40px !important;}”]\n

WooCommerce<\/h4>\n

This is the recommended eCommerce plugin of choice for Salient. An extensive amount of integration & styling is available for this in Salient. To find Salient specific WooCommerce related options head to the Salient Options panel > WooCommerce<\/strong> tab after installing & activating the plugin.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1475707541393{margin-top: 20px !important;}”]\n

Force Regenerate Thumbnails<\/h4>\n

If you already have a fair amount of images on your WordPress media library prior to uploading Salient, running this plugin will regenerate all the image sizes to allow all them to work in all areas of Salient without having to reupload each manually. If you’re having issues with images displaying at different\u00a0unexpected\u00a0sizes in your portfolio\/blog grids – the solution is likely to run this.<\/p>\n

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