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EM Client includes WooCommerce support, custom templates, extensible features for agencies and clients, custom navigation walkers, flexible widgets, and modular Sass.\n\n**Project:** [GitHub Repository](https://github.com/Esmond-M/em-client)  \n**Author:** [esmondmccain.com](https://esmondmccain.com/)\n\n---\n\n## Table of Contents\n\n- [Overview](#overview)\n- [Installation](#installation)\n- [Features](#features)\n- [Theme Structure](#theme-structure)\n- [Flexible Page Templates](#flexible-page-templates)\n- [Custom Widgets](#custom-widgets)\n- [Development](#development)\n- [Build \u0026 Download](#build--download)\n- [Support](#support)\n\n---\n\n## Overview\n\nEM Client is a starter WordPress theme with a clean structure, WooCommerce compatibility, custom navigation walkers, flexible page templates, and enhanced header. It’s ideal for building bespoke websites, integrating with page builders, and customizing for client projects.\n\n---\n\n## Installation\n\n1. Download the latest release from the `/build` folder (`em-client.zip`).\n2. Upload the `em-client.zip` file to your `/wp-content/themes/` directory.\n3. Extract the zip file.\n4. Activate the theme via the WordPress admin under **Appearance \u003e Themes**.\n\n---\n\n## Features\n\n- **Custom Frontpage Template:** Easily set up a unique homepage.\n- **Flexible Page Templates:** Includes templates for landing pages, fullwidth, shop, and more.\n- **Custom Widgets:** Add recent posts, call-to-action, and more to widget areas.\n- **Straightforward Template Structure:** Clean, readable PHP templates for rapid customization.\n- **WooCommerce Compatibility:** Ready for online shops with custom WooCommerce templates.\n- **Sass Files:** Modular SCSS for maintainable styles.\n- **NPM Scripts:** Streamlined asset compilation and development workflow.\n- **Theme Helper Functions:** Utility functions and a main theme class for organization.\n- **Widgetized Footers \u0026 Landing Pages:** Multiple widget areas for flexible layouts.\n- **Extensible:** Easily add new features or integrate with plugins.\n- **Build Folder:** Final theme zip is generated in the `/build` directory for easy download and deployment.\n- **Custom Navigation Walkers:** Enhanced menu rendering and mobile submenu toggling.\n- **Accessible Menus:** ARIA attributes and keyboard navigation support.\n\n---\n\n## Theme Structure\n\n- `/build/` — Contains the final theme zip (`em-client.zip`) for deployment.\n- `/inc/class-nav-walker-desktop.php` — Desktop navigation walker for advanced menu features.\n- `/inc/class-nav-walker-mobile.php` — Mobile navigation walker with accessible submenu toggling.\n- `/inc/class-widget-recent-posts.php` — Recent posts widget.\n- `/inc/class-widget-landing-cta.php` — Landing page call-to-action widget.\n- `/page-templates/` — Custom page templates (e.g., landing, fullwidth, shop)\n- `/woocommerce/` — WooCommerce template overrides\n- `/assets/` — Sass, JS, and images\n- `/sass/` — Modular SCSS files\n- `functions.php` — Main theme setup and helper functions\n- `README.md` — This documentation\n\n---\n\n## Flexible Page Templates\n\n- Assign templates like **Landing Page**, **Fullwidth**, or **Shop** from the WordPress editor.\n- Templates support custom widget areas for dynamic content.\n- Easily extend with new layouts in `/page-templates/`.\n\n---\n\n## Custom Widgets\n\n- **Recent Posts Widget:** Display latest posts with thumbnails, dates, and category filter.\n- **Landing Page CTA Widget:** Add a customizable call-to-action to landing pages.\n- Register and manage widgets in `functions.php` and `/inc/`.\n\n---\n\n## Development\n\n- **Styles:** Edit SCSS files in `/sass/` and run `npm run build` to compile.\n- **JS:** Place custom scripts in `/assets/js/`.\n- **Templates:** Modify or add PHP templates in `/page-templates/` or the theme root.\n- **Extend:** Add new helper functions to the main theme class in `functions.php`.\n- **Navigation:** Customize menu output and mobile behavior in `/inc/class-nav-walker-desktop.php` and `/inc/class-nav-walker-mobile.php`.\n- **Widgets:** Add new widgets in `/inc/` and register in `functions.php`.\n- **Build:** Run `npm run plugin-zip-move` to generate and move the theme zip to `/build`.\n\n---\n\n## Build \u0026 Download\n\n- The final theme zip (`em-client.zip`) is automatically moved to the `/build` folder after running the build script.\n- Download the theme for deployment from `/build/em-client.zip`.\n\n---\n\n## Support\n\nFor issues, suggestions, or contributions, please use the [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/Esmond-M/em-client/issues) page.\n\n---\n\n## Branch Strategy\n\nThis repo uses a tiered branching model so you can start from the right level of complexity for each client:\n\n| Branch | Purpose |\n|---|---|\n| `master` | Stable, production-ready base — merge target for completed `dev` work |\n| `dev` | Active development — all new features and fixes land here first |\n| `lean` | Minimal starter — no WooCommerce, no slick carousel, no Font Awesome CDN, no custom widgets, stripped-down sidebar/menu set. Best for simple brochure sites. |\n| `woocommerce` | E-commerce focused — full WooCommerce support, shop templates, product gallery features. Planned: cart/checkout styling, WooCommerce widget areas. |\n| `fse` | Full Site Editing — `theme.json` + block templates (`templates/`) + block template parts (`parts/`). Clients edit header, footer, and layout directly in the WordPress Site Editor. No nav walkers, no PHP layout files. |\n\n### Workflow\n\n```\nmaster ──── lean          (branch off master, keep trimmed)\n       └─── woocommerce   (branch off master, add e-commerce features)\n       └─── fse           (branch off master, full block/site editor support)\n       └─── dev           (ongoing development, merges back to master)\n```\n\n**For a new client project:**\n1. Pick the closest branch (`lean`, `woocommerce`, or `master`)\n2. Create a new project branch from it: `git checkout -b project/client-name lean`\n3. Customize for the client without affecting the starter templates\n\n---\n\n*This theme is maintained by [Esmond McCain](https://esmondmccain.com/). Feel free to fork, extend, and use for your own projects.*","project_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fesmond-m%2Fem-client","html_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/projects/github.com%2Fesmond-m%2Fem-client","lists_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fesmond-m%2Fem-client/lists"}