Template Documentation

Installation Guide

This template can be installed on any standard web hosting environment. Follow the steps below to deploy the template correctly.

Server Requirements

• Web server (Apache, Nginx or LiteSpeed)
• PHP 7.4 or newer
• FTP or hosting control panel access
• A registered domain name (optional for local testing)

Step 1 – Download the Template

Download the template package from the Ace Intl Media template library.

The package will normally be delivered as a compressed ZIP archive.

Step 2 – Extract the Template Files

After extraction you will see the template structure similar to the example below:

stratify-consulting-template/
│
├── index.php
├── contact.php
├── contact-form.php
├── privacy-cookies-policy.php
├── gdpr-consent.php
├── 404.php
│
├── css/
├── js/
├── images/
├── includes/
└── docs/

Step 3 – Upload Files to Your Web Server

Upload all template files to your hosting environment using one of the following methods:

• FTP client (FileZilla recommended)
• Plesk File Manager
• cPanel File Manager
• SSH / SCP upload

Typical Web Root Directories

Most hosting environments use one of the following root directories:

public_html/
www/
htdocs/
httpdocs/   (Plesk servers)

Upload the template files directly into the root directory so that index.php is located in the root.

Correct Deployment Example

public_html/

index.php
contact.php
contact-form.php

css/
js/
images/
includes/
docs/

Step 4 – Verify Installation

Once the files are uploaded, open your website in a browser:

https://yourdomain.com

If the installation was successful the Stratify Consulting homepage will load immediately.

Step 5 – Configure Template Settings

Open the following file to configure template settings:

includes/config.php

Inside this file you can configure:

• Site name
• Contact email address
• Business phone number
• Company address

Step 6 – Configure the Contact Form

The contact form processing script is located in:

contact-form.php

Edit the email address inside this file to receive messages from the website contact form.

Step 7 – Replace Branding

To customise the template for your business:

• Replace the logo located in /images/
• Edit text content inside the PHP files
• Replace demo images with your own
• Update navigation links if required

Recommended Editing Tools

• Visual Studio Code
• Sublime Text
• Notepad++
• WebStorm

Troubleshooting

Website shows blank page

• Check that PHP is enabled on your server
• Ensure files are uploaded to the correct directory
• Verify file permissions

Styles not loading

• Check that the css folder uploaded correctly
• Clear browser cache

Contact form not sending emails

• Verify the email address in contact-form.php
• Ensure your hosting provider allows PHP mail()

Customising the Template

You can edit content using any standard code editor.

Recommended editors:

• Visual Studio Code
• Sublime Text
• Notepad++

Replace images, update text, and modify branding to adapt the template to your organisation.

Template Downloads & Updates

All template downloads and future updates are provided through the Ace Intl Media client portal.

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