SayPro Monthly January SCMR-5 SayPro Monthly Classified Theme Customization: Customize the site theme to match branding by SayPro Classified Office under SayPro Marketing Royalty SCMR
Overview:
During Week 2, the goal is to begin the customization of the classified section theme to match the branding guidelines as outlined in the SayPro Monthly January SCMR-5. This task involves aligning the visual and functional elements of the site with the brand’s identity, ensuring consistency across the platform, and enhancing the user experience.
Tasks to Be Done:
1. Review Branding Guidelines
- Objective: Understand the key branding elements and how they should be reflected on the website.
- Action Items:
- Obtain the latest Branding Guidelines Document from the SayPro Marketing team.
- Review the color scheme, typography, logo usage, iconography, and overall visual style to ensure alignment with the site’s theme.
- Identify specific branding requirements for the classified section, such as logo placement, colors, and style preferences for ads and content.
- Expected Outcome: A clear understanding of how the classified section should align with the overall brand image.
2. Analyze Current Site Theme
- Objective: Understand the existing theme’s structure, capabilities, and areas requiring modification.
- Action Items:
- Access the backend of the classified site to review the current theme settings.
- Evaluate the existing layout, widgets, and styling to assess areas needing adjustments.
- Identify any sections that may require theme updates, such as the classified listings, search filters, ad categories, and footer.
- Expected Outcome: A list of required modifications and a baseline for the customization process.
3. Customize Colors and Typography
- Objective: Adjust the theme’s colors and fonts to align with the branding guidelines.
- Action Items:
- Use the WordPress theme customizer or the theme’s CSS files to update the color scheme according to the brand’s primary and secondary colors.
- Update the fonts to match the brand’s guidelines (e.g., typefaces, font sizes, and line heights).
- Ensure color contrast meets accessibility standards for readability.
- Test color and typography changes on multiple devices to ensure consistency across platforms.
- Expected Outcome: The classified section now visually aligns with the brand’s identity.
4. Logo Placement and Styling
- Objective: Position the brand’s logo correctly within the classified section theme.
- Action Items:
- Place the company logo in the header, sidebar, or footer, as dictated by the branding guidelines.
- Resize and optimize the logo to fit appropriately across different screen sizes (desktop, tablet, mobile).
- Check the logo’s contrast with the background to ensure visibility and clarity.
- Expected Outcome: Proper and consistent placement of the logo in the classified section.
5. Design Classified Listing Layout
- Objective: Modify the layout of classified ads to match branding and improve user engagement.
- Action Items:
- Customize the ad listing layout to include brand-aligned elements like banners, ad descriptions, and button styles.
- Add brand colors to borders, buttons, and hover effects on the classified ads.
- Adjust the ad grid structure, including the number of columns, image size, and text layout, to fit the brand’s aesthetic.
- Ensure ad categories and filtering options reflect the branding by adjusting styles and labels accordingly.
- Expected Outcome: A visually consistent and user-friendly classified listing page that matches the brand identity.
6. Update Navigation and Search Bar Design
- Objective: Refine navigation and search functionalities to align with the branding and improve usability.
- Action Items:
- Modify the main navigation menu to match brand colors and typography.
- Update buttons and search bars to align with the brand’s visual style, ensuring consistency with the theme.
- Test navigation for intuitive use and ensure it provides clear access to categories, filters, and other key sections.
- Expected Outcome: A streamlined, brand-consistent navigation experience that enhances usability.
7. Customize Footer Section
- Objective: Make necessary changes to the footer section of the classified theme to match branding.
- Action Items:
- Update footer colors, text styles, and iconography to reflect the brand’s visual guidelines.
- Ensure that the footer layout is clean and includes important links, such as contact info, privacy policies, and social media icons, in a visually cohesive manner.
- Add any brand elements, such as taglines, copyright text, or additional branding details.
- Expected Outcome: A footer section that feels integrated with the brand while providing essential links and information.
8. Mobile Responsiveness Testing
- Objective: Ensure the customized theme is mobile-friendly and responsive.
- Action Items:
- Test the customized theme on various mobile devices to ensure layout, typography, and navigation appear as intended.
- Adjust mobile settings, such as button sizes, image scaling, and font sizes, to improve user experience on smaller screens.
- Expected Outcome: A mobile-responsive classified theme that maintains the brand identity and provides a smooth user experience across devices.
9. Quality Assurance (QA) Review
- Objective: Conduct a comprehensive QA review to ensure everything is aligned with the branding and functioning properly.
- Action Items:
- Review all changes made during the week to ensure they align with branding guidelines and business objectives.
- Test key functionalities, such as ad submissions, category navigation, and the search feature, to confirm they work as expected.
- Gather feedback from the team or stakeholders to identify any areas that require refinement or further customization.
- Expected Outcome: A fully customized classified theme that is consistent with branding, fully functional, and user-friendly.
10. Document Changes Made
- Objective: Keep a record of the customizations for future reference and potential updates.
- Action Items:
- Document all changes made to the theme, including code edits, theme settings adjustments, and custom design choices.
- Include detailed notes on any changes to site structure, CSS, or design elements.
- Share documentation with relevant team members for ongoing collaboration and updates.
- Expected Outcome: A comprehensive change log for future updates and collaboration.
Expected Outcomes for the Week:
By the end of Week 2, the following should be achieved:
- The classified section’s theme will be partially customized, with brand colors, typography, and layout changes implemented.
- Key sections, including the navigation, classified listing, and footer, will align with branding guidelines.
- The mobile responsiveness of the site will be improved, ensuring a seamless experience across devices.
- The theme customization will be ready for stakeholder review and feedback in Week 3.
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