=== Author Personal Blog ===
Contributors: rswpthemes
Tags: blog, news, e-commerce, grid-layout, one-column, two-columns, three-Columns, four-Columns, left-sidebar, right-sidebar, custom-background, custom-colors, custom-header, custom-logo, custom-menu, editor-style, footer-widgets, flexible-header, theme-options, translation-ready, featured-images, block-styles, wide-blocks, sticky-post, featured-image-header, front-page-post-form, full-width-template, post-formats, threaded-comments
Requires at least: 4.9
Tested up to: 7.0
Requires PHP: 8.0
Stable tag: 3.2.58
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

== Description ==
Author Personal Blog is an easy-to-use WordPress Theme that is designed for those people who would like to start a blog about pets. But, it can be used for any kind of niche. This theme comes with a minimal look and responsive design. It has all the necessary options in the free version which are enough to launch your blog site without writing a single line of code. It is a speed-optimized theme that helps your website load within a blink of an eye and provides a great user experience to your visitors. The theme is developed with SEO-optimized codes and is schema.org markup ready to help your website rank higher in Google and other search engines. Furthermore, this theme is fully compatible with the popular WooCommerce plugin to allow you to sell your product via your website.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= How to Install Theme =
1. In your admin panel, go to Appearance > Themes and click the Add New button and Search for Author Personal Blog, OR
2. If you have theme zip file, click Upload and choose File, then select the theme's .zip file. Click Install Now.
3. Click Activate to use your new theme right away.

== Changelog ==

= 3.2.58 - Jun 15, 2026 =
* Fix php warning on 7.4+

= 3.2.57 - May 09, 2026 =
* Improved Search Form Functionality

= 3.2.56 - April 25, 2026 =
* Solved WooCommerce Product Page Slider Issue

= 3.2.55 - April 07, 2026 =
* Fixed: Resolved 403 (Forbidden) error during the plugin installation process from the getting started page.
* Security: Added missing nonce parameter in the AJAX request (welcome-notice.js) to securely pass the check_ajax_referer validation in plugins-installer.php.
* Improved: Added proper AJAX error handling (console logging) for easier debugging of future installation failures.

= 3.2.54 - March 22, 2026 =
* Added subscribe form to starter content.

= 3.2.53 - March 20, 2026 =
* Added starter content

= 3.2.52 - Jan 22, 2026 =
* Checked Compatibility with latest wp and rs wp book showcase 6.7.56
* Maked it compatible with Author Website Templates Plugin

= 3.2.51 - Nov 06, 2025 =
* Checked Compatibility with latest wp and rs wp book showcase 6.7.54

= 3.2.50 - Oct 11, 2025 =
* Checked Compatibility with latest wp and rs wp book showcase.
* Improved sidebar book list color.

= 3.2.49 - Sep 17, 2025 =
* Checked Compatibility with RS WP Book Showcase
* Improved Comment Form Response style in mobile device

= 3.2.48 - Aug 11, 2025 =
* Checked Compatibility with RS WP Book Showcase

= 3.2.47 - July 10, 2025 =
* Fix Search Button Style

= 3.2.46 - May 17, 2025 =
* Refactored variable naming from $about_section_args to $about_section for clarity
* Added array structure for configuration
* Improved sanitization and escaping.
* Added lazy loading for images.
* Enhanced conditional checks for image rendering.
* Added function existence check for social links.
* Improved HTML semantics with align-items-center.
* Added wpautop for description to support formatted text.
* Improved Demo Import System.

= 3.2.45 - May 16, 2025 =
* Added comment to all functions in comment-functions.php to understand everything clearly.

= 3.2.44 - May 15, 2025 =
* Added comment to all functions in comment-functions.php to understand everything clearly.

= 3.2.43 - May 14, 2025 =
* Fixed: Added robust WooCommerce check in `author_personal_blog_comment_form_structure` to prevent potential errors.

= 3.2.42 - May 13, 2025 =
* Performance: Simplified `author_personal_blog_comment_form_structure` function to reduce unnecessary field manipulation.

= 3.2.41 - May 12, 2025 =
* Performance: Removed redundant `the_comments_navigation()` call to optimize rendering.

= 3.2.40 - May 11, 2025 =
* Functionality: Added ARIA attributes to comments section and form for improved accessibility.

= 3.2.39 - May 10, 2025 =
* Functionality: Restored default comment form notes to improve user clarity on required fields and allowed HTML.

= 3.2.38 - May 09, 2025 =
* Security: Added nonce field to comment form for enhanced CSRF protection.

= 3.2.37 - May 08, 2025 =
* Security: Removed deprecated `extract()` function in `author_personal_blog_comment_list` to prevent potential variable injection.

= 3.2.36 - May 07, 2024 =
* Improved Demo Import System

= 3.2.35 - May 07, 2024 =
* Organized Comment Functions In a File

= 3.2.34 - April 23, 2024 =
* Solved Translation Warning that came from wp 7.1

= 3.2.33 - April 13, 2024 =
* Improved Security
* Improved Code Structure
* Improved Loading Speed times
* Improved Related Post Quality

= 3.2.32 - March 13, 2024 =
* Updated Demo Setup System.

= 3.2.31 - March 13, 2024 =
* Updated Home Page Template

= 3.2.30 - March 12, 2024 =
* Added New Home Page Template

= 3.2.29 - March 11, 2024 =
* Added Built In Demo Import System

= 3.2.28 - March 3, 2024 =
* Added Import Books from Amazon Notice

= 3.2.27 - Feb 15, 2024 =
* Checked Compatibility with latest RS WP Book Showcase

= 3.2.26 - Jan 15, 2024 =
* Improved Copyright icon
* Change year 2024 to 2025
* Improved align width design.

= 3.2.25 - Dec 06, 2024 =
* Improved customizer control UX

= 3.2.24 - Nov 03, 2024 =
* Improve Category list block, archive list block, and latest comments block design.

= 3.2.23 - Oct 23, 2024 =
* Improved Page Links Style
* Solved All Missing Icons Issues

= 3.2.22 - Oct 13, 2024 =
* Removed unused fonts to improve website performance.

= 3.2.20 - Oct 08, 2024 =
* Improved Post Terms taxonomy-category block design

= 3.2.19 - Sep 28, 2024 =
* Added RS WP Book Showcase Plugins Installer

= 3.2.18 - Sep 19, 2024 =
* Improved Post Pagination and Navigation Block Design

= 3.2.17 - Sep 05, 2024 =
* Added Footer Customization Options

= 3.2.16 - Sep 02, 2024 =
* Elementor layout is now compatible with Page Sidebar Layout

= 3.2.15 - Aug 11, 2024 =
* Now social links will be open in new tab

= 3.2.14 - Aug 05, 2024 =
* Checked Compatibility with Latest WordPress

= 3.2.13 - July 05, 2024 =
* Improved Admin Notice

= 3.2.12 - Jun 11, 2024 =
* Checked Compatibility with RS WP BOOK SHOWCASE 6.5.15
* Added Blog Section Title Border Color Option

= 3.2.11 - Jun 1, 2024 =
* Checked Compatibility with RS WP BOOK SHOWCASE 6.5.14
* Added Section Title Border Color Option

= 3.2.10 - May 20, 2024 =
* Checked Compatibility with RS WP BOOK SHOWCASE 6.5.13
* Checked Compatibility with KIRKI 5.1

= 3.2.9 - April 24, 2024 =
* Checked Compatibility with RS WP BOOK SHOWCASE 6.5.10
* Checked Compatibility with WordPress 6.5.2

= 3.2.8 - March 28, 2024 =
* Added Full Width Book Slider Pattern

= 3.2.7 - March 26, 2024 =
* Checked Compatibility with RS WP BOOK SHOWCASE 6.5.6
* Added options to control sidebar for individual post and page.
* Added options to control header for individual page.

= 3.2.6 - March 24, 2024 =
* Checked Compatibility with RS WP BOOK SHOWCASE 6.5.5
* Improved Sidebar Control

= 3.2.5 - Feb 19, 2024 =
* Checked Compatibility With RS WP BOOK SHOWCASE 6.3.9
* Added Book Section Title Border On//Off

= 3.2.4 - Jan 21, 2024 =
* Checked Compatibility With RS WP BOOK SHOWCASE 6.3.4
* Added Site Title and Typography Option

= 3.2.3 - Jan 13, 2024 =
* Checked Compatibility With RS WP BOOK SHOWCASE 6.2.6

= 3.2.2 - Dec 21, 2023 =
* Removed Repeater Value Updated File

= 3.2.1 - Dec 20, 2023 =
* Improved Color Features

= 3.2.0 - Nov 23, 2023 =
* Improved Code Quality To Optimize Website Speed

= 3.1.9 - Nov 18, 2023 =
* Added Post Page Header Settings
* Checked Compatibility With 6.4 AND latest plugins

= 3.1.8 - Sep 18, 2023 =
* Added Post Title Typography Options

= 3.1.7 - Sep 18, 2023 =
* Checked Compatibility with RS WP BOOK SHOWCASE 6.1.3

= 3.1.6 - Sep 08, 2023 =
* Added Important Features. For this features user can easily upgrade to pro

= 3.1.5 - Sep 07, 2023 =
* Improved About Section Settings

= 3.1.4 - Sep 03, 2023 =
* Improved WooCommerce Layout style
* Checked Compatibility with latest WordPress and All recommended plugins

= 3.1.3 - July 23, 2023 =
* Solved Book Section Title Issue
* Improved style
* Checked Compatibility with All recommended plugins

= 3.1.2 - Jun 27, 2023 =
* Updated Welcome Notice Functionality

= 3.1.1 - Jun 25, 2023 =
* Checked Compatibility with All Recommended Plugins
* Updated Welcome Notice Functionality

= 3.1.0 - Jun 15, 2023 =
* Checked Compatibility with All Recommended Plugins
* Solve Recommended Post Wrong Result Issue

= 3.0.9 - Jun 10, 2023 =
* Checked Compatibility with All Recommended Plugins
* Solved Fatal Error

= 3.0.8 - Jun 04, 2023 =
* Checked Compatibility with All Recommended Plugins
* Added Style to BlockQuote

= 3.0.7 - May 25, 2023 =
* Checked Compatibility with All Recommended Plugins
* Added New Style To Single Post Navigation

= 3.0.6 - May 10, 2023 =
* Checked Compatibility with All Recommended Plugins

= 3.0.5 - April 19, 2023 =
* Checked Compatibility with RS WP BOOK SHOWCASE 5.0.5
* Checked Responsive Design

= 3.0.4 - March 27, 2023 =
* Improved codes Quality
* Optimize For Faster Page Loading Time

= 3.0.3 - March 10, 2023 =
* Solved Responsive Issue of Book Slider.
* Optimized Codes to Improved Loading Speed
* Added Schema Markup

= 3.0.2 - Feb 20, 2023 =
* Added Background Color settings Options for Post Page Header

= 3.0.1 - Feb 10, 2023 =
* Updated Theme Screenshot
* Updated Theme Demo Data
* Solved Minor Issues

= 3.0.0 - Feb 09, 2023 =
* Improved Book Slider Section and Added Section Title
* Added New Field To Author Bio section
* Added Section Title For Blog Section

= 2.0.9 - Jan 30, 2023 =
* Checked Compatibility With RS WP BOOK SHOWCASE 4.0.0

= 2.0.8 - Jan 25, 2023 =
* Removed Single-book.php file

= 2.0.7 - Jan 24, 2023 =
* Updated Theme Demo
* Removed RS WP BOOKS SHOWCASE custom fields and checked compatibility with RS WP BOOKS SHOWCASE Version 3.0.6

= 2.0.6 - Jan 17, 2023 =
* Removed Kirki Repeater Fields and Replace it with Normal Fields. data also updated
* Removed RS WP BOOKS SHOWCASE custom fields and checked compatibility with RS WP BOOKS SHOWCASE Version 3.0.3
* Added Style Options For About Me Section

= 2.0.5 - Dec 30, 2022 =
* Improved layout design with custom background
* Added Missing Elements for Primary Color

= 2.0.4 - Dec 28, 2022 =
* Solved Book Ordering Issue
* Checked Compatibility With RS WP BOOKS SHOWCASE 2.0.6
* Removed videos and added new video doc

= 2.0.3 - Dec 20, 2022 =
* Solved Spelling Mistakes
* Checked Compatibility With RS WP BOOKS SHOWCASE 2.0.5

= 2.0.2 - Oct 20, 2022 =
* Added new style to post layout when post thumbnail is not there.

= 2.0.1 - Sep 19, 2022 =
* Checked Compatibility With All Latest Plugins and WordPress 6.0.2

= 2.0.0 - Aug 20, 2022 =
* Fontawesome Icon Issue Solved

= 1.0.9 - July 30, 2022 =
* Checked Compatibility With WordPress 6.0.1
* Checked Compatibility with All Recommended Plugins.

= 1.0.8 - Jun 23, 2022 =
* Added Footer Social Link Enable Disable Feature.
* Remove Upgrade to Pro link

= 1.0.7 - Jun 01, 2022 =
* Solved Typography Issue In Post Page

= 1.0.6 - Jun 01, 2022 =
* Updated Theme Demo
* Solved Some CSS Issue
* Added Walkthrough Video
* Author Image Id to url

= 1.0.5 - May 30, 2022 =
* Checked Compatibility With WordPress 6.0

= 1.0.4 - May 19, 2022 =
* Update Links

= 1.0.3 - April 29, 2022 =
* Solved Double Date Issue. Now it's only showing updated time

= 1.0.2 - April 29, 2022 =
* Added Plugin Installer
* Solved Many CSS issue.
* Added Getting Started Page

= 1.0.1 - April 26, 2022 =
* Compatibility Checked With RS WP BOOKS SHOWCASE

= 1.0.0 - April 25, 2022 =
* Initial release


== Copyright ==
Author Personal Blog WordPress Theme, Copyright 2025 rswpthemes.com
Author Personal Blog is distributed under the terms of the GNU GPL
This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
the Free Software Foundation, either version 2 of the License, or
(at your option) any later version.

This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the
GNU General Public License for more details.

Author Personal Blog bundles the following third-party resources:
* Unless otherwise specified, all the theme files, scripts and images are licensed under GNU General Public License Version 2 or later.
* Based on Underscores http://underscores.me/, (C) 2012-2015 Automattic, Inc., [GPLv2 or later](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html)
* normalize.css http://necolas.github.io/normalize.css/, (C) 2012-2015 Nicolas Gallagher and Jonathan Neal, [MIT](http://opensource.org/licenses/MIT)
* CSS bootstrap.css
  Copyright 2011-2020 The Bootstrap Authors
  Copyright 2011-2020 Twitter, Inc.
  Licensed under MIT (https://github.com/twbs/bootstrap/blob/master/LICENSE)

== License/copyright for images ==
* logo.png self created.
* Screenshot images are all licensed under CC0 Universal

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