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Installing DesignSetGo Plugin

DesignSetGo is a professional Gutenberg block library that adds 47 custom blocks and 11 extensions to your WordPress site. Follow these steps to get started.

System Requirements

  • WordPress Version: 6.0 or higher (6.4+ recommended)
  • PHP Version: 7.4 or higher (8.0+ recommended)
  • MySQL Version: 5.6 or higher
  • HTTPS: Recommended for security

Installation Methods

Method 1: WordPress Plugin Directory (Recommended)

  1. Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard
  2. Navigate to Plugins → Add New
  3. Search for “DesignSetGo”
  4. Click Install Now
  5. After installation, click Activate

Method 2: Manual Upload

  1. Download the DesignSetGo plugin ZIP file
  2. Go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin
  3. Choose the ZIP file and click Install Now
  4. Click Activate Plugin

First-Time Configuration

After activation, configure the plugin for optimal performance:

  1. Navigate to Settings: Go to Settings → DesignSetGo
  2. Review Performance Settings: Enable conditional loading for faster page loads
  3. Configure Animations: Set default animation preferences (enabled by default)
  4. Form Settings: Enable spam protection features (honeypot enabled by default)
  5. Block Manager: Enable or disable specific blocks based on your needs

Optional Integrations

Google Maps API (for Map Block)

If you plan to use the Map block:

  1. Get a Google Maps API key from the Google Cloud Console
  2. Go to Settings → DesignSetGo → Integrations
  3. Enter your API key in the Google Maps field
  4. Save changes

Verification

To verify the plugin is working correctly:

  1. Create or edit a post/page
  2. Click the + (Insert block) button
  3. Look for the “DesignSetGo” block collection
  4. You should see all available blocks organized by category

What to Do After Installation

Troubleshooting

Blocks Not Appearing

  • Clear your browser cache and WordPress cache
  • Ensure WordPress and PHP meet minimum requirements
  • Check Block Manager to ensure blocks are enabled
  • Try deactivating other plugins to check for conflicts

Performance Issues

  • Enable conditional loading in Performance Settings
  • Disable unused blocks in Block Manager
  • Ensure your hosting environment meets requirements
  • Consider using a caching plugin for frontend optimization

Next Steps

Now that DesignSetGo is installed, you are ready to start building amazing layouts! Continue to the Quick Start Guide to learn the basics.

For technical support or questions, visit our documentation site or contact support.

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