=== Expert Carpenter Shop ===

Contributors: drakearthur
Requires at least: 5.5
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 7.2
Stable tag: 2.1.5
Version: 2.1.5
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 Carpenter Shop WordPress Theme, Copyright 2025 drakearthur
Expert Carpenter Shop is distributed under the terms of the GNU GPL

== Description ==

The Expert Carpenter Shop Theme is a multipurpose and modern solution engineered for carpenters and woodworking professionals including custom furniture makers, home renovation carpenters, modular furniture installers, wooden door specialists, interior woodwork experts, furniture restoration specialists, joinery services, cabinet makers, furniture designers, interior decorators, and woodworking agencies to showcase craftsmanship in a refined and elegant way. Built with a clean and minimal layout, it delivers a smooth and user-friendly browsing experience across all devices, ensuring a visually appealing interface that highlights projects and services with sophistication. Fully responsive, SEO optimized, retina-ready, and mobile-friendly, it ensures strong performance and stunning visuals on desktops, tablets, and smartphones while effectively presenting work involving engineered materials and premium hardwoods. With advanced personalization options, easy-to-use settings, shortcodes, and a Bootstrap-based structure, it allows effortless customization for unique business needs. Seamless integration with popular tools like WooCommerce, Contact Form 7, Yoast SEO, and Jetpack enhances product showcasing, inquiry management, search visibility, and customer engagement. The design supports animated sections, attractive banners, project galleries, pricing tables, and testimonial displays to build trust and professionalism. Strategically placed Call to Action buttons and social media icons help improve conversions and expand audience reach, while its agency-friendly structure suits freelancers and developers alike. Clean coding standards and optimized performance ensure fast loading speeds and a secure browsing experience. Translation-ready capabilities support multilingual accessibility, making it suitable for global reach. Whether promoting woodworking services, building a carpentry business presence, or showcasing interior design expertise, this versatile theme provides a powerful foundation combining aesthetics, functionality, and professional appeal for a high-performing online presence.

== 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 Carpenter Shop WordPress Theme
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1) Screenshot Image
Theme image
URL: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1697572
Source: https://pxhere.com/
License: Creative Commons Zero

Theme image
URL: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1273603
Source: https://pxhere.com/
License: Creative Commons Zero

Theme image
URL: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/678048
Source: https://pxhere.com/
License: Creative Commons Zero

Theme image
URL: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1014680
Source: https://pxhere.com/
License: Creative Commons Zero

Theme image
URL: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/489797
Source: https://pxhere.com/
License: Creative Commons Zero

Theme image
URL: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/945400
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.
* Chnages in Theme.js.

@version 1.2
* Tags have been changed.

@version 1.3
* Changed Description.

@version 1.4
* Bugs Fixed.

@version 1.5
* Added Limits in default footer.

@version 1.6
* 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 1.7
* Added New Description.

@version 1.8
* Added New Notice Function.
* Updated Get Start.

@version 1.8.1
* minor css

@version 1.8.2
* Minor bug fixes.

@version 1.8.3
* 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 1.8.4
* Fixed Minor Issues.

@version 1.8.5
* Updated WordPress Version.

@version 1.8.6
* Updated Sidebar Default Widgets.
* Added Pagination On Archive Page.
* Added Pagination On Search Page.

@version 1.8.7
* Issues Resolved.

@version 1.8.8
* Updated plugin installation functionality.
* Improved overall responsiveness.
* Updated WooCommerce Widgets CSS.

@version 1.8.9
    * Fixed css errors.

@version 1.9
* Added footer copyright font size setting.
* Added footer copyright top and bottom padding setting.
* Updated POT file.

@version 2.0
* Updated theme content.

@version 2.1
* Added footer copyright text color setting.
= 2.1.1 =
* Improved Page Loading.

= 2.1.2 =
* Optimized Theme Assets.

= 2.1.3 =
* Fixed Minor Issues.

= 2.1.4 =
* Optimized Theme Assets.

= 2.1.5 =
* Design and Layout Updates.
