=== Ascora ===
Contributors: abdulkadir  
Tags: e-commerce, blog, portfolio, custom-logo, theme-options, translation-ready  
Requires at least: 5.0  
Tested up to: 6.8  
Requires PHP: 7.4  
Stable tag: 1.2.3  
License: GPLv2 or later  
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html  

Ascora is a modern, multipurpose WordPress theme that is flexible, fast, and easy to use. Inspired by popular themes like Avada, it includes multiple layout options, customizable headers and footers, WooCommerce support, and more. Ideal for businesses, portfolios, blogs, and online stores.

== Description ==

Ascora is a feature-rich WordPress theme designed for maximum flexibility and performance. It includes advanced typography settings, pre-designed page templates, and seamless e-commerce integration. Whether you're creating a personal blog, a portfolio, or a WooCommerce-powered online shop, Ascora gives you full control to build your site the way you want.

== Key Features ==

* Fully responsive design  
* Custom logo and site identity support  
* Built-in theme options panel (via Ascora Core plugin)  
* WooCommerce-ready  
* Multiple pre-built page layouts  
* Translation-ready  
* SEO optimized  
* Lightweight and fast performance  

== Installation ==

1. Upload the theme to the `/wp-content/themes/ascora/` directory or install it via the WordPress dashboard.  
2. Activate the theme via **Appearance > Themes**.  
3. Install and activate the recommended **Ascora Core** plugin for enhanced functionality.  
4. Customize the theme using the WordPress Customizer or Theme Options panel.  

== Changelog ==

= 1.2.3 - 2025-07-31 =  
* Fixed: Skip link issue resolved and implemented as per accessibility standards.  
* Fixed: Added keyboard navigation support for menus and interactive elements.  
* Fixed: Included full license and credit information for all used assets in readme.txt (e.g., jQuery, HC Offcanvas Nav, Font Awesome).  

= 1.2.2 - 2025-06-05 =  
* Fixed: Screenshot size and quality optimized as per WordPress theme standards.  
* Fixed: Skip link was missing — added proper skip link for accessibility.  
* Fixed: Improved keyboard navigation across menu and search.  
* Removed: Unnecessary Theme URI from style.css.  
* Code cleanup and Theme Check improvements.  

= 1.2.0 =  
* Refined readme and licensing information.  
* Updated tested up to version.  
* Improved compatibility and stability.  

= 1.1.0 =  
* Added support for Ascora Core plugin.  
* Added theme options and customization features.  
* Fixed minor bugs and improved stability.  

= 1.0.0 =  
* Initial release.  

== Credits ==

This theme was designed and developed by **Abdul Kadir**.

**External Libraries & Tools Used:**

* **jQuery**  
  - URL: https://jquery.com/  
  - License: MIT License  
  - Version: 3.6.3  

* **HC Off-canvas Nav**  
  - URL: https://github.com/somewebmedia/hc-offcanvas-nav  
  - Author: Some Web Media  
  - License: MIT  

* **Font Awesome**  
  - URL: https://fontawesome.com  
  - License: Font Awesome Free License  

**Fonts Used (from Google Fonts):**

* **Inter** – by Rasmus Andersson  
* **Nunito** – by Vernon Adams  
* **Poppins** – by Indian Type Foundry  

> No stock images or external design assets were used. All design, layout, and coding were done entirely by **Abdul Kadir**.

== License ==

Ascora WordPress theme is licensed under the [GPLv2 or later](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html).