Create Blueprint
A WordPress Blueprint stores themes, plugins, site settings, and optional cleanup rules so new WordPress applications launch with your preferred configuration.
Open the Create Form
Step 1: Log in to your ServerAvatar account.
Step 2: Go to WordPress Blueprints.
Step 3: Click Create Blueprint.
Configure the Blueprint
Fill in each section of the form. Required fields are marked with an asterisk (*).
Blueprint Name
Enter a short, memorable name (for example, My E-commerce Setup).
Themes
- Search and select one or more themes from the WordPress.org directory.
- You can add custom themes by slug if they are not listed in the directory search.
- Themes selected here are installed when a new application is created with this blueprint.
Plugins
- Search and select plugins from the WordPress.org directory.
- You can add custom plugins by slug.
- Selected plugins are installed on new applications that use this blueprint.
Site Settings
Configure defaults applied to new sites:
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Site Language | Default WordPress language |
| Timezone | Default timezone |
| Date Format | How dates are displayed |
| Time Format | How times are displayed |
| Permalink Structure | Plain, day/name, month/name, numeric, post name, or custom structure |
| Search Engine Visibility | Option to discourage search engines from indexing (useful for staging presets) |
Cleanup (Optional)
The Cleanup section removes default WordPress content and files so new sites start with a clean slate. Enable only the options you need:
| Option | What it does |
|---|---|
| Remove "Hello World" Post | Deletes the default post WordPress creates on install |
| Remove Sample Page | Deletes the default sample page |
| Delete All Existing Themes | Removes all themes before installing blueprint themes |
| Delete All Existing Plugins | Removes all plugins before installing blueprint plugins |
| Delete Unneeded Core Files | Removes readme.html, license.txt, and wp-config-sample.php |
If you select Delete All Existing Themes or Delete All Existing Plugins, ensure your blueprint includes the themes and plugins the site needs after deployment.
Debug Settings (Optional)
Set default WordPress debug options for sites deployed with this blueprint:
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Debug Mode | Enables WordPress debugging for troubleshooting |
| Debug Log | Writes errors to wp-content/debug.log |
| Display Errors | Shows errors on the site (use only for staging or local presets) |
Do not enable Display Errors on blueprints used for production sites.
Step 1: Review all sections (name, themes, plugins, site settings, cleanup, and debug settings).
Step 2: Click Save (or Update when editing).
Step 3: You will be redirected to the WordPress Blueprints list, where your new blueprint appears.
After saving, use this blueprint when creating a WordPress application by selecting it under WordPress Blueprint on the create form.
Edit an Existing Blueprint
From the blueprints list, click the Edit icon next to a blueprint. The same form opens with existing values loaded. Make your changes and save.