=== 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: 1.2.4
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Text Domain: ascora

Ascora is a modern, multipurpose WordPress theme that is fully responsive and ideal for blogs, portfolios, and online stores. It is lightweight, fast, and easy to customize for any type of website.

== Description ==

Ascora is fully responsive and perfect for blogs, portfolios, and WooCommerce-powered online stores. It is lightweight, fast, and highly customizable for any type of website.

== 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 ==

= 1.2.4 - 2025-11-16 =
* Updated Stable Tag for WordPress.org submission.
* All previous reviewer issues addressed:
  - Skip link implemented correctly.
  - Keyboard navigation for menus and mobile menu focus trap fixed.
  - Proper license and credits for all third-party assets.
  - Data sanitization and escaping reviewed for theme options.
* Minor code cleanup and optimization.

= 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, Lightbox).

= 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** (bundled with WordPress core)
  - License: MIT License

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

* **Font Awesome**
  - URL: https://fontawesome.com
  - License: MIT License (https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT)

* **Lightbox 2**
  - Author: Lokesh Dhakar
  - URL: https://lokeshdhakar.com/projects/lightbox2/
  - License: MIT License (https://github.com/lokesh/lightbox2/blob/master/LICENSE)
  - Version: 2.11.4

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

* **Inter** – by Rasmus Andersson – SIL Open Font License (https://scripts.sil.org/OFL)
* **Nunito** – by Vernon Adams – SIL Open Font License (https://scripts.sil.org/OFL)
* **Poppins** – by Indian Type Foundry – SIL Open Font License (https://scripts.sil.org/OFL)

> 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).