Volt – Newspaper & Magazine WordPress Theme

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Discover Volt: The Ultimate Responsive Magazine WordPress Theme for Your Online Newspaper

Introducing Volt — the magazine WordPress theme that doesn’t just sit pretty; it’s engineered for success in the fast-paced world of online newspapers, magazines, and editorial ventures. We understand that captivating content and effortless readability are your top priorities, which is why Volt features a flexible layout with ample ad space to maximize your revenue potential.

With Volt’s dynamic layout swapping option, you have the freedom to reposition your content just the way you want it. This feature is a game-changer, especially when you’re fine-tuning visual hierarchy and guiding user attention. Powered by custom widgets, visual shortcodes, unique widget areas, and tailored page templates, Volt is purpose-built to provide you with the ultimate customization experience for your online editorial projects.

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Key Features That Make Volt Stand Out

• Sleek, clean design that’s WordPress 5.2+ ready
• Fully responsive and retina-ready for stunning visuals on any device
• Complete RTL Language support for global reach
• Flexibility with multi-column layouts:
  • Three Column: Content + Wide Sidebar A + Narrow Sidebar B
  • Two Column: Content + Wide Sidebar A
  • Two Column: Content + Narrow Sidebar B
• Modern slim menu with sticky feature – a brand-new enhancement
• WooCommerce 3.0+ support to easily set up your online store
• 6 layout swapping options for ultimate content and sidebar organization
• Posts slider powered by jQuery FlexSlider for stunning showcases
• Slider and post shortcodes that query from categories, tags, page/post IDs, and Custom Post Types
• jQuery-powered WordPress menus available in two convenient locations
• Sticky menu support for both top and main menus
• Integrated Social Sharing buttons for seamless sharing (Facebook, Twitter, GooglePlus, Pinterest, LinkedIn)
• 7 widget areas for maximum customization (one in header, two in sidebars, and four in footer)
• Exclusive sidebar widget areas unique to each page and post
• Custom background support to match your brand’s aesthetics
• Shortcodes in the Visual Editor with tailored options
• Tailored page templates for archive and layout variations
• Unbranded Theme Options Panel for a personalized touch
• Custom options panel specifically for pages and posts
• 6 custom widgets (Flickr, social icons, recent posts, popular posts, custom categories, mini folio)
• Built-in ajax/php contact page template with validation for easy communication
• Single post features include author bio, related posts, and multi-level threaded comments with Gravatar support
• Inline advertisement blocks for single posts, easily managed via the options panel
• Styling elements like tabs, accordions, lists, buttons, and boxes at your fingertips
• Fully translation-ready, with a sample .pot template file included
• Sample dummy data provided in text and XML format to get you started
• A step-by-step guide and detailed documentation for effortless theme installation and configuration
• Compatible across all major browsers for a consistent user experience
• Professional support at your service when you need it

Stay Current with Our Update Log

= May 05, 2021 / version 3.9.5 =
* Enhanced compatibility with WordPress 5.7.x
* Updated WooCommerce compatibility to 5.1.x
* Upgraded jQuery Flexslider to the latest version
* Fixed PHP notices and errors for smoother operation
* Tested and ensured compatibility up to PHP 7.4.9

= Oct 24, 2017 / version 3.9.4 =
* Resolved deprecated WooCommerce function in cart contents
* Verified compatibility with WooCommerce 3.2.1

= Apr 08, 2017 / version 3.9.3 =
* Added compatibility for WooCommerce 3.0+
* Launched product gallery slider, lightbox, swipe, and zoom support
* Added left margin for sub-lists within sidebar widgets

= Nov 15, 2016 / version 3.9.2 =
* Fixed: Default post width reverted back to standard size.

= Nov 14, 2016 / version 3.9.1 =
* Introduced full-width option for single posts (See post options panel)
* Ability to customize content width—choose full, medium, or small

= Nov 13, 2016 / version 3.9.0 =
* New slim header style: logo + menu in one line (Select inside Volt Options > Header)
* Improved sticky menus for better navigation
* Updated TGM plugin activation class
* Updated Font Awesome icon set to version 4.7.0

= Sep 29, 2016 / version 3.8.3 =
* Fixed variable notation to ensure compatibility with PHP 7

= Sep 28, 2016 / version 3.8.2 =
* Fixed: Blank link URLs on related posts and archive thumbnails

= Sep 24, 2016 / version 3.8.1 =
* Separated inline JavaScript of sliders into their own JS file for AMP validation

= Aug 22, 2016 / version 3.8 =
* Security update, including data sanitization and validation for all core files
* Updated TGM Plugin activation class to version 2.6.1
* Updated Font Awesome library to version 4.6.3
* Added a filter for related posts heading
* Included a .pot translation file for ease of use
* Enhanced mobile menu with collapsible sub-menu items
* Revamped typography and font selection
* Transitioned from touch icon and favicon feature to WordPress site icon

= Apr 15, 2016 / version 3.7.1 =
* Updated for compatibility with get_currentuserinfo() deprecated function for WordPress 4.5

= Apr 13, 2016 / version 3.7 =
* Added code compatibility for PHP 7
* Introduced megamenu feature using class names (See documentation for usage)
* Added compatibility with WP Review plugin
* Included .pot template file for translation
* Fixed image size handling in Recent, Popular, and Mini Folio widgets
* Added shortcode reference within the documentation

= Mar 09, 2016 / version 3.6 =
* Enhanced design elements and overall typography
* Global font upgraded to Roboto
* Added new icons to the Social Links widget
* Updated Font Awesome icon library to version 4.5

For the full changelog, refer to the ‘changelog’ folder in your main download.

Acknowledgments: Sources and Credits

We’ve used stunning images for our live preview from talented artists, which are credited as follows:

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Some images sourced from Fotolia with a regular license purchase.

The above images are copyright-protected and are Creative Commons-licensed for commercial use, adaptation, modification, or building upon. Used strictly for demo purposes, these images are NOT included with the download. A huge thank you to all the artists and photographers who’ve contributed their work under ‘Creative Commons’ for our community.

Thanks for stopping by and exploring our theme! If you have any questions or insights about Volt, feel free to drop a comment or send me a message via my profile. I’m here to assist you!