=== Expert Author ===

Contributors: drakearthur
Requires at least: 5.5
Tested up to: 7.0
Requires PHP: 7.2
Stable tag: 11.9.3
Version: 11.9.3
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, news, portfolio

== Copyright ==

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

== Description ==

Expert Author is a versatile and user-friendly platform designed to empower authors, writers, and content creators in establishing a compelling online presence through their writing. Tailored to meet the unique needs of individuals in the literary and creative fields, this journal serves as a comprehensive space for showcasing expertise, sharing content, and engaging with a global audience. With an emphasis on simplicity and visual appeal, the Expert Author platform features a clean and modern layout that highlights the writer’s work. Whether you’re a seasoned author or just starting out, this platform provides an intuitive and customizable space to display your literary creations, allowing you to effortlessly connect with readers and followers. Its user-friendly design ensures easy navigation, making it accessible to both content creators and their audiences. Aesthetics are carefully curated to convey professionalism and creativity, aligning seamlessly with the writer’s brand and style. Prioritizing content presentation, Expert Author enables authors to showcase their written works, articles, and insights in an engaging and visually appealing manner. With features like customizable layouts, social media integration, multiple color options, various font families, and responsive design, the platform adapts to different writing styles and genres, offering a space to share expertise, build a loyal readership, and establish a distinctive online identity.

== 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 Author 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) 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

9) 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

10) Screenshot Image
Header image
URL: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/971375
Source: https://pxhere.com/
License: Creative Commons Zero

Slider image
URL: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1007276
Source: https://pxhere.com/
License: Creative Commons Zero

Slider image
URL: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/942473
Source: https://pxhere.com/
License: Creative Commons Zero

About us image
URL: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1389921
Source: https://pxhere.com/
License: Creative Commons Zero

== Changelog ==

@version 0.1
* Initial release

@version 0.2
* Added sidebar-option file.
* Added Hide / Show Sidebars option.
* Added product view cart button css.
* Changed Header text condition.
* Done Prefixing.
* Added customizer-custom-controls.php
* Added blog post layout option.
* Added inline style css function.
* Added footer link.
* Added admin notice function.

@version  0.3
* Added 404 page setting.
* Resolved 404 page button background issue.
* Added customizer settings for 404 heading.
* Added 404 heading.
* Added logo width height setting.
* Added search on 404 page.
* Done some prefixing.
* Change number sanitization function.

@version  0.4
* Updated boostrap css and js.
* Updated WordPress version.
* Resolved responsive css error.
* Resolved home page errors.
* Added free documentation link in get started.
* Added container width for media.

@version  0.5
* Added language folder.
* Added rtl css.
* Changed done in responsive.
* Added hover on home page.

@version  0.6
* Corrected translation and escaping functions in `footer.php`.
* Resolved prefixing issues.
* 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 language folder.
* Updated WordPress compatibility to version 6.6.

@version 7.0
* Added bundle button in get-started.
* Added pro details in customizer.
* Added new pro control in customizer.
* Updated logo size.

@version 7.1
* Added translation ready tag

@version 7.2
* Changes in get-started.

@version 7.3
* Updated bundle details in customizer.
* Updated pro detail in customizer.
* Added sidebar alignment.
* Added radio button sanitization.

@version 7.4
* Added copyright alignment settings.
* Added breadcrumb seperator settings.

@version 7.5
* Fixed iframe warning in content-post-video.php
* Updated Cutomizer CSS.
* Added Bundle button in free vs pro.
* Updated Account page CSS.
* Updated Single post page CSS.
* Updated Upgrade to pro button CSS.
* Updated WordPress version.
* Added Dynamic Color Settings.
* Added Typography Settings.
* Updated Blog Post Layouts Settings.

@version 7.6
* Added Demo import.
* Updated RTL css.

@version 7.7
* Added Preloader Text setting.
* Added Footer Background Color Setting.
* Added Footer Background Image Setting.
* Fixed Footer enable/disable setting.
* Updated Footer and Sidebar CSS.
* Added Condition for posts settings.

@version 7.8
* 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 7.9
* Added Related Posts on single post.
* Added Show Hide Related Posts settings.
* Added Related Posts CSS.
* Updated Footer area & Comment form CSS.

@version 8.0
* Fixed Typography settings.
* Fixed background color setting.
* Fixed background image setting.
* Renamed & relocated Customizer settings.
* Updated POT file.
* Updated About Theme.

@version 8.1
* Added Footer Background Image Opacity setting.
* Added Related Post Heading setting.
* Added Faqly plugin in TGM.
* Added Number of Related Posts to show setting.
* Updated dynamic color setting.
* Resolved Errors.
* Updated custom-header.php file.
* Updated WordPress version.

@version 8.2
* Minor bug fixes.

@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
* Updated theme content.

= 11.9.1 =
* Improved Page Loading.

@version 11.9.3
* Updated Wordpress errors.
* Updated content.
* Resolved get started errors.
* Resolved woocommerce cart page errros.
* Resolved show page pagination error.
* Resolved shop page spacing errors.