=== Expert Business Consultant ===

Contributors: drakearthur
Requires at least: 5.5
Tested up to: 7.0
Requires PHP: 7.2
Stable tag: 12.1.3
Version: 12.1.3
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, blog, portfolio, e-commerce

== Copyright ==

Expert Business Consultant WordPress Theme, Copyright 2024 drakearthur
Expert Business Consultant is distributed under the terms of the GNU GPL

== Description ==

The Expert Business Consultant theme is a sleek and professional tool designed to significantly enhance the online presence of consulting firms. With its modern and sophisticated layout, it conveys credibility and expertise, making it ideal for showcasing a variety of professional services, from management consulting to digital transformation. This multipurpose theme provides a comprehensive platform to highlight the diverse skills of business consultants and coaches, ensuring easy navigation for visitors seeking information on services such as strategy consulting, organizational development, and market research. By prioritizing user experience and conversion optimization, it integrates seamlessly with various business tools and plugins, empowering firms to effectively engage with clients, improve advisory offerings, and boost client inquiries via contact forms. Featuring a responsive design, the theme looks great and functions flawlessly across all devices, catering to the needs of today’s users whether on smartphones, tablets, or desktops. With its stylish design and robust functionality, this theme equips consultants to leave a lasting impression and foster growth in the competitive startup business landscape, making it a valuable asset for accounting companies and corporate advisors alike.

== 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 Expert Business Consultant WordPress Theme
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1) Package Structure
Based on Underscores http://underscores.me/, (C) 2012-2016 Automattic, Inc., [GPLv2 or later](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html)

2) Font Awesome
Font Awesome 5.11.2 by @davegandy - http://fontawesome.io - @fontawesome
License - Font: SIL OFL 1.1, CSS: MIT License(https://fontawesome.com/license/free)
Source: http://fontawesome.io

3) Bootstrap Framework
Bootstrap (http://getbootstrap.com/)
Copyright (c) 2011-2024 Twitter, Inc.
License - MIT License (https://github.com/twbs/bootstrap/blob/main/LICENSE)

5) Sainitization
License - GNU General Public License (https://github.com/WPTRT/code-examples/blob/master/LICENSE)
Source: https://github.com/WPTRT/code-examples

6) wp-bootstrap-navwalker
License -  GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE (https://github.com/wp-bootstrap/wp-bootstrap-navwalker/blob/master/LICENSE.txt)
Source: https://github.com/wp-bootstrap/wp-bootstrap-navwalker

7) Webfonts Loader
https://github.com/WPTT/webfont-loader
License: https://github.com/WPTT/webfont-loader/blob/master/LICENSE

8) Owl Carousel v2.3.4 Copyright 2013-2018 David Deutsch
Licensed under: SEE LICENSE IN
Source: https://github.com/OwlCarousel2/OwlCarousel2/blob/master/LICENSE

9) TGMPA
GaryJones Copyright (C) 1989, 1991
https://github.com/TGMPA/TGM-Plugin-Activation/blob/develop/LICENSE.md
License: GNU General Public License v2.0

10) WOW JS
Copyright 2016, Matthieu Aussaguel
LICENSE URL: GPLv3 https://github.com/matthieua/WOW/blob/master/README.md
SOURCE URL: https://github.com/matthieua/WOW

11) Animate CSS
Copyright 2021, Daniel Eden
LICENSE URL: 2.1 https://github.com/animate-css/animate.css/blob/main/LICENSE
SOURCE URL: https://github.com/animate-css/animate.css

12) Screenshot Image

Header image
URL: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/859216
Source: https://pxhere.com/
License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)

Slider image
URL: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1436889
Source: https://pxhere.com/
License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)

Slider image
URL: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1456591
Source: https://pxhere.com/
License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)

Slider image
URL: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1456585
Source: https://pxhere.com/
License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)

Slider image
URL: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1456583
Source: https://pxhere.com/
License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)

slider image
URL: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1573331
Source: https://pxhere.com/
License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)

Service image
URL: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/911844
Source: https://pxhere.com/
License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)

Service image
URL: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1543423
Source: https://pxhere.com/
License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)

Service image
URL: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1539973
Source: https://pxhere.com/
License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)

Service image
URL: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1542767
Source: https://pxhere.com/
License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)

Service image
URL: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1575323
Source: https://pxhere.com/
License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)

Service image
URL: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1451425
Source: https://pxhere.com/
License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)

== Changelog ==

@version 0.1
* Initial release

@version 0.2
* Added a "Get Started" notification.
* Implemented Language Support.
* Corrected translation and escaping functions in `footer.php`.
* Resolved prefixing issues.
* Added a link to the footer section for improved navigation.
* Added settings for adjusting the color of the "Scroll to Top" button.
* Added settings for adjusting the background color of the "Scroll to Top" button.
* Added a setting to change the background color of the preloader.
* Added a setting to change the color of the preloader.
* Updated WordPress compatibility to version 6.6.

@version 3.0
* Added bundle button in get-started.
* Added pro details in customizer.
* Added new pro control in customizer.
* Updated logo size.

@version 3.1
* Added translation ready tag

@version 3.2
* Changes in getstart.

@version 3.3
* Updated bundle details in customizer.
* Updated pro detail in customizer.
* Added sidebar alignment.
* Added radio button sanitization.

@version 3.4
* Updated copyright settings.
* Updated breadcrumb settings.

@version 3.5
* Fixed iframe warning in content-post-video.php
* Updated Cutomizer CSS.
* Updated Single post page CSS.
* Updated Upgrade to pro button CSS.
* Updated WordPress version.
* Added Dynamic Color Setting.
* Added Blog Post Layouts Settings.
* Added Sticky Header Setting.
* Added 404 Settings.
* Added Typography Setting.

@version 3.6
* Added Demo Import.
* Updated RTL css.

@version 3.7
* Added Preloader Text setting.
* Added Footer Background Color Setting.
* Added Footer Background Image Setting.
* Added Upgrade to Pro Buttons in Different Customizer panels.
* Fixed Footer enable/disable setting.
* Updated Footer and Sidebar CSS.

@version 3.8
* Resolved Isuues
* Updated RTL css.
* Added Condition for posts settings.

@version 3.9
* Done Prefixing.
* Added Timing Meta in Posts.
* Added Hide / Show Post Timings Setting For Archive Post.
* Added Hide / Show Post Timings Setting For Single Post.
* Added Excerpt Limit Setting.

@version 4.0
* Added Related Posts on single post.
* Added Show Hide Related Posts settings.
* Added Related Posts CSS.
* Updated Footer area & Comment form CSS.

@version 4.1
* Fixed Typography settings.
* Fixed background color setting.
* Fixed background image setting.
* Renamed & relocated Customizer settings.
* Updated POT file.
* Updated About Theme.

@version 4.2
* Added Faqly Plugin in TGM

@version 4.3
* Added Footer Background Image Opacity setting.
* Added Related Post Heading setting.
* Added Number of Related Posts to show setting.
* Updated dynamic color setting.
* Resolved Errors.
* Updated custom-header.php file.
* Updated WordPress version.

@version 10.1
* Added Default content in header & topbar.
* Updated Additional features lists in Cutomizer.
* Fixed minor issues in customizer settings.

@version 10.2
* Added Post limit in footer.

@version 10.3
* Bug Fixes.

@version 10.4
* Bugs Fixes.

@version 10.5
* Tags have been changed.

@version 10.6
* Errors Solved.

@version 10.7
* Changed Navigation Menu Styling.
* Updated RTL CSS.

@version 10.8
* Added Limits in default footer.

@version 10.9
* 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.
* Updated Get Start.
* Added New Notice Function.

@version 11.0
*Change Price .

@version 11.1
* Minor bug fixes.

@version 11.2
* Fixed Minor Issues.

@version 11.3
* 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 11.4
* Issues Resolved.

@version 11.5
* Updated Sidebar Default Widgets.
* Added Pagination On Archive Page.
* Added Pagination On Search Page.

@version 11.6
* Updated plugin installation functionality.
* Improved overall responsiveness.
* Updated WooCommerce Widgets CSS.
* Updated translation (POT) file.
* Improved RTL compatibility.

@version 11.7
* Added footer copyright font size setting.
* Added footer copyright top and bottom padding setting.
* Updated POT file.

@version 11.8
* Updated theme content.

@version 11.9
* Issues Resolved.

@version 12.0
* Added footer copyright text color setting.

@version 12.1
* Issues Resolved.

= 12.1.1 =
* Improved Page Loading.

@version 12.1.3
* Updated Wordpress errors.
* Updated content.
* Resolved get started errors.
* Resolved woocommerce cart page errros.
* Resolved show page pagination error.
* Resolved shop page spacing errors.