=== Business Startup Expert ===

Contributors: drakearthur
Requires at least: 5.5
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 7.2
Stable tag: 3.0
Version: 3.0
License: GPLv3 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html
Tags: one-column, two-columns, three-columns, four-columns, left-sidebar, right-sidebar, grid-layout, wide-blocks, editor-style, full-width-template, custom-background, custom-colors, custom-header, custom-logo, custom-menu, sticky-post, featured-images, footer-widgets, flexible-header, featured-image-header, post-formats, theme-options, threaded-comments, translation-ready, rtl-language-support, portfolio, education, blog

== Copyright ==

Business Startup Expert WordPress Theme, Copyright 2025 drakearthur
Business Startup Expert is distributed under the terms of the GNU GPL

== Description ==

Business Startup Expert is a multipurpose and modern theme designed for startups, entrepreneurs, agencies, startup branding agency, startup consulting agency, tech startup agency, digital startup agency, startup marketing agency, business startup consultants, business mentors, startup advisory firms, corporate agencies, digital marketers, business launch consultants, entrepreneur coaches, finance consultants, and professionals seeking a strong online presence, especially for agency and consulting-focused businesses. With its minimal, clean, and elegant design, it delivers a sophisticated and responsive layout that remains user-friendly and visually appealing across all devices. The retina-ready display ensures sharp, professional visuals, while SEO optimization enhances search visibility and online reach. Packed with powerful features, it offers extensive personalization options to align with unique branding needs, allowing easy customization through shortcodes, the Bootstrap framework, and built-in settings without requiring coding. It integrates smoothly with popular plugins like WooCommerce, Contact Form 7, Yoast SEO, and Jetpack to improve functionality, strengthen engagement, generate leads, and support online transactions. The design includes an engaging banner section, dynamic testimonial showcase, service highlight area, pricing tables, portfolio display, and strategic Call To Action buttons to maximize conversions. Optimized coding, secure performance, and fast loading speed make it a reliable solution for modern businesses. With animated sections, parallax effects, and interactive layouts, it delivers a polished and premium visual experience. Social media integration and translation-ready capabilities help businesses and agencies expand globally with ease. Whether used by developers building client projects or business owners managing their own brand, it remains scalable, flexible, and ideal for growth-oriented consulting and agency websites focused on visibility, credibility, and long-term success.

== Installation ==
	
1. In your admin panel, go to Appearance > Themes and click the Add New button.
2. 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.

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License and Copyrights for Resources used in Business Startup Expert WordPress Theme
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1) Screenshot Image
Theme image
URL: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1456591
Source: https://pxhere.com/
License: Creative Commons Zero

Theme image
URL: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1434697
Source: https://pxhere.com/
License: Creative Commons Zero

Theme image
URL: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1445813
Source: https://pxhere.com/
License: Creative Commons Zero

Theme image
URL: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1450327
Source: https://pxhere.com/
License: Creative Commons Zero

== Changelog ==

@version 0.1
* Initial release

@version 1.1
* Added get started.
* Added footer link.
* Added Demo Import.
* Added Notice Function.

@version 1.2
* Updated Footer Widgets.

@version 1.3
* Added Limits in default footer.

@version 1.4
* Updated Free vs Pro information.
* Added Conditions for Scroll to top & Preloader color settings.
* Added Hover Effects.
* Added Default images in posts.
* Added Default sidebar code for fetching categories.

@version 1.5
* Added New Description.

@version 1.6
* Added New Notice Function.
* Updated Get Start.

@version 1.7
* minor css

@version 1.8
* Minor bug fixes.

@version 1.9
* Added Animations.
* Added Animations On/Off Setting.
* Added WOW JS Licence & Copyright in Readme.
* Added Animate CSS Licence & Copyright in Readme.
* Updated POT File.

@version 2.0
* Fixed Minor Issues.

@version 2.1
* Description Update.

@version 2.2
* Updated WordPress Version.

@version 2.3
* Updated Sidebar Default Widgets.
* Added Pagination On Archive Page.
* Added Pagination On Search Page.

@version 2.4
* Issues Resolved.

@version 2.5
* Done Changes In Description.

@version 2.6
* Updated plugin installation functionality.
* Improved overall responsiveness.
* Updated WooCommerce Widgets CSS.
* Improved RTL compatibility.

@version 2.7
    * Fixed css errors.

@version 2.8
* Added footer copyright font size setting.
* Added footer copyright top and bottom padding setting.
* Updated POT file.

@version 2.9
    * Updated theme content.

@version 3.0
    * Fixed css errors.