=== NexusWP ===

Contributors: ikamal
Tags: custom-menu, custom-logo, featured-images, threaded-comments, translation-ready, custom-colors, custom-header, custom-background, editor-style, full-width-template, one-column, two-columns, three-columns, left-sidebar, right-sidebar, footer-widgets, blog, e-commerce
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.8
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.1.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

A lightweight, customizable, and responsive WordPress theme. Built with performance and accessibility in mind.

== Description ==

NexusWP is a modern, lightweight, and highly customizable WordPress theme designed for speed, accessibility, and flexibility.NexusWP provides a solid foundation for any type of website, from blogs to business sites to e-commerce stores.

= Key Features =

* **Lightweight & Fast**: Optimized for performance with minimal CSS/JS and efficient code
* **Fully Responsive**: Looks great on all devices - mobile, tablet, and desktop
* **Accessibility Ready**: WCAG 2.1 compliant with proper ARIA landmarks and keyboard navigation
* **Customizer Integration**: All options available in WordPress Customizer with live preview
* **WooCommerce Ready**: Full integration with customizable shop and product layouts
* **Multiple Layouts**: Support for full-width, boxed, and sidebar layouts (left, right, or none)
* **Blog Layouts**: Choose from list, grid, or masonry blog layouts
* **Header Options**: Customizable header layouts including centered and minimal options
* **Typography Controls**: Font size, weight, and family options
* **Color Customization**: Primary and secondary color options throughout the theme
* **Footer Widgets**: Up to 4 footer widget areas with flexible column layouts
* **Translation Ready**: Fully translatable with included .pot file
* **Child Theme Compatible**: Easy to extend and customize

= Customization Options =

**Header**
* Logo upload and sizing
* Site title and tagline display options
* Header layout variations (default, centered, minimal)
* Sticky header option
* Custom navigation menus

**Typography**
* Body font size control
* Heading font weight options
* Google Fonts integration ready

**Colors**
* Primary color picker
* Secondary color picker
* Background color options
* Link color customization

**Layout**
* Container width control
* Sidebar positioning (left, right, none)
* Full-width page templates
* Boxed or full-width layouts

**Blog**
* Post layout options (list, grid, masonry)
* Show/hide post meta information
* Excerpt or full content display
* Featured image settings

**Footer**
* Footer widget columns (1-4)
* Custom copyright text
*Footer navigation menu

**WooCommerce**
* Shop page layouts
* Product page customization
* Cart and checkout styling
* Product gallery features

= Browser Support =

NexusWP supports all modern browsers including:
* Chrome (latest)
* Firefox (latest)
* Safari (latest)
* Edge (latest)
* Internet Explorer 11+

= Performance =

* Optimized CSS and JavaScript
* No external dependencies
* Minimal HTTP requests
* Fast loading times
* SEO optimized markup

== Installation ==

1. In your admin panel, go to Appearance > Themes and click the Add New button.
2. Click Upload Theme and Choose File, then select the theme's .zip file. Click Install Now.
3. Click Activate to use your new theme right away.

= Manual Installation =

1. Upload the `nexus` folder to the `/wp-content/themes/` directory
2. Activate the theme through the 'Appearance > Themes' menu in WordPress
3. Go to Appearance > Customize to configure theme options

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does this theme support the full site editor? =

NexusWP is a classic theme that uses traditional PHP templates. It does not currently support the full site editor (Gutenberg blocks for theme templates).

= Can I use this theme for e-commerce? =

Yes! NexusWP includes full WooCommerce support with customizable shop layouts, product pages, and checkout styling.

= Is this theme translation ready? =

Yes, NexusWP is fully translation ready and includes a .pot file for easy translation into any language.

= Can I customize the colors? =

Absolutely! You can customize primary and secondary colors through the WordPress Customizer, and these colors will be applied throughout the theme.

= Does the theme work with page builders? =

Yes, NexusWP works well with popular page builders like Elementor, Beaver Builder, and others.

= How do I set up the footer widgets? =

Go to Appearance > Widgets in your WordPress admin, and you'll find Footer Widget 1-4 areas where you can add widgets.

= Can I create a child theme? =

Yes, we recommend creating a child theme for any customizations to preserve your changes when the theme updates.

== Changelog ==

= 1.1.0 =
* WooCommerce: Updated archive-product.php template from v3.4.0 to v8.6.0 for WooCommerce 10.5.0 compatibility
* WooCommerce: Added new woocommerce_shop_loop_header hook support
* Design: Implemented fluid responsive typography using clamp() for better scaling across devices
* Design: Enhanced mobile navigation with WCAG 2.1 compliant touch targets (44px minimum)
* Design: Improved container padding with responsive sizing using clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2rem)
* Design: Added smooth transitions to interactive elements for better user experience
* Accessibility: Improved touch targets for better mobile and accessibility compliance
* Performance: Optimized responsive CSS for better mobile performance
* Update: Tested with WordPress 6.8

= 1.0.1 =
* Fixed skip link functionality to properly target main content
* Enhanced keyboard navigation for dropdown menus with arrow key support
* Added underlined links in content areas for better accessibility
* Removed premature accessibility-ready tag pending full compliance
* Added comprehensive license documentation for third-party resources
* Improved focus management and screen reader compatibility
* Updated skip link target to avoid breadcrumb interference

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release
* Responsive design with mobile-first approach
* WordPress Customizer integration
* WooCommerce support
* Accessibility features
* Multiple layout options
* Blog layout variations
* Header customization options
* Footer widget areas
* Translation ready
* Performance optimized

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
Initial release of NexusWP theme.


== Support ==

For support and documentation, please visit my website or contact me through the WordPress.org support forums.


Support forum: https://wordpress.org/support/theme/nexus/

== License ==

NexusWP WordPress Theme, Copyright 2025
NexusWP 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.

== Third Party Resources ==

This theme bundles the following third-party resources:

WooCommerce Support:
- WooCommerce integration and styles are based on the WooCommerce plugin templates
- License: GNU General Public License v3.0 or later
- Source: https://woocommerce.com/

Screenshot Images:
- All images used in the screenshot are original creations or royalty-free images
- If using stock images, please ensure you have proper licenses
- Default placeholder images are generated content

Code Libraries:
- CSS Reset and base styles follow modern web standards
- JavaScript components use vanilla JavaScript and jQuery (included with WordPress Core)
- Grid and Flexbox layouts use native CSS features

Fonts:
- Theme uses system fonts stack for optimal performance
- No external font dependencies by default
- Google Fonts integration available through Customizer but not included by default 