diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 660d458..b3f1839 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,2 +1,53 @@ -# WP-Vincent-s-Defaults -Default settings/changes for a new WP install +# Vincent Defaults + +A WordPress plugin that sets my preferred default options after a fresh WordPress installation. + +## Description + +Vincent Defaults is a personal plugin I created to automate my post-installation WordPress setup. It applies the tweaks and modifications I typically perform after setting up a new WordPress site, saving me time and ensuring consistency across my projects. + +## What This Plugin Does + +This plugin automates several tasks I usually perform after a fresh WordPress installation: + +- Removes comment functionality entirely (I rarely use comments on my sites) +- Hides the admin bar for new users and on the front end (I prefer a cleaner front-end experience) +- Declutters the dashboard by removing: + - WordPress Events and News + - Activity widget + - Quick Draft widget +- Removes Discussion Settings from the menu (since I disable comments) +- Automatically sets Discussion settings to disable comments on all posts and pages +- Removes the 'About WordPress' icon from the admin bar +- Hides the 'Thank you for creating with WordPress' message in the admin footer + +## Why I Created This + +I found myself performing these same tasks repeatedly on new WordPress installations. This plugin allows me to activate it once and have my preferred setup instantly, streamlining my workflow and ensuring I don't forget any of my usual tweaks. + +## Installation + +1. After a fresh WordPress installation, download this plugin. +2. Upload it to the `/wp-content/plugins/vincent-defaults` directory, or install it through the WordPress plugins screen. +3. Activate the plugin. + +## Usage + +Once activated, the plugin automatically applies all my preferred settings. No additional configuration is needed. I typically activate this plugin immediately after installing WordPress and before starting any site development. + +## Author + +Me (Vincent Rozenberg) +- Website: [https://vincentrozenberg.com](https://vincentrozenberg.com) + +## License + +This project is licensed under the MIT License, allowing me to freely use and modify it for my projects. + +## Version + +1.4 + +## Note to Self + +Remember to keep this plugin updated with any new post-installation tweaks I find useful in my WordPress workflow.