=== Aster Startup ===

Contributors: asterthemes
Tags: one-column, two-columns, grid-layout, custom-background, custom-logo, custom-colors, custom-header, custom-menu, flexible-header, featured-images, threaded-comments, translation-ready, theme-options, sticky-post, footer-widgets, full-width-template, left-sidebar, right-sidebar, pssortfolio, blog, photography, post-formats, rtl-language-support
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.8
Stable tag: 1.8
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GNU General Public License v3 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html

== Description ==

The Aster Startup WordPress Theme is a sleek and powerful solution tailored for entrepreneurs and small business owners looking to create a professional online presence. Designed specifically for new business ventures and startups, this theme offers a user-friendly platform for launching a business and managing its online presence. Whether you're a tech startup, a small business startup, or an entrepreneur seeking to establish your brand, this theme caters to all startup needs. The theme features customizable layouts and responsive design, ensuring your website looks stunning on any device. It is packed with tools that support your startup strategies, from showcasing your startup ideas to displaying startup resources and mentorship opportunities. Its clean, modern aesthetic enhances the user experience while making it easy for visitors to navigate through your services, startup challenges, and business launch plans. Perfect for tech startups, lean startups, and those looking to build an online presence for their business, the Aster Startup WordPress Theme helps streamline business operations. It also offers support for startup growth with features like startup marketing tools, branding elements, and networking capabilities. With the Aster Startup WordPress Theme, entrepreneurs can effectively manage their startup’s online presence and foster its growth from day one.

== 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.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does this theme support any plugins? =

Yes, the theme is integrated to work with following plugins:
* One Click Demo Import: This plugin is recommended to use for demo importing purpose.
* GiveWP – Donation Plugin and Fundraising Platform: This plugin is recommended to use for adding donation forms and accepting donations.
* Contact Form 7: This plugin is recommended to use for contact forms on contact page.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0 =
* Initial release

= 1.1 =
* Added Getting started.
* Added footer link.
* Added demo impoter.
* Updated pot file.

= 1.2 =
* Added woocommerce settings pannel in customizer.
* Added woocommerce products per row option in customizer.
* Added woocommerce products per page option in customizer.
* Added woocommerce show/hide related products option in customizer.
* Added default footer widgets.
* Added documentation link in customizer.
* Resolved errors for show/hide option.
* Resolved css errors.
* Updated pot file.

= 1.3 =
* Added show/hide comments and time option in blog post section.
* Added show/hide comments and time option in single post section.
* Added copyright alignment option in customizer.
* Update demo import.
* Updated pot file.

= 1.4 =
* Added woocommerce products sale position option in customizer.
* Added featured image dimension option in blog post section.
* Added menu color option in header section.
* Added sub menu color option in header section.
* Resolved css error in calendar widget. 
* Updated pot file.

= 1.5 =
* Added show/hide footer option in customizer.
* Added options to change icons for blog post date, author, comments, and time.
* Added footer background attatchment option in customizer.
* Updated pot file.

= 1.6 =
* Added comment title option in single post section.
* Added related post options pannel in customizer.
* Resolved error in function.php
* Tested upto WP v6.8
* Updated pot file.

= 1.7 =
* Added footer widget title alignment option in customizer.
* Added show/hide copyright option in customizer.
* Added preloader background color option in customizer.
* Added preloader background image option in customizer.
* Updated pot file.

= 1.8 =
* Added wow animation for blog post.
* Added post image border radius option in Customizer.
* Added copyright font size option in customizer.
* Updated pot file.

== Images Screenshot ==

[Creative Commons Zero (CC0) License]
https://pxhere.com/en/license
https://stocksnap.io/license

Banner
https://stocksnap.io/photo/business-woman-2NK9HRLBCC

Services
https://pxhere.com/en/photo/596254
https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1683652
https://pxhere.com/en/photo/341022

== Credits ==

* Based on Underscores https://underscores.me/, (C) 2012-2020 Automattic, Inc., [GPLv2 or later](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html)
* normalize.css https://necolas.github.io/normalize.css/, (C) 2012-2018 Nicolas Gallagher and Jonathan Neal, [MIT](https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT)
* Breadcrumb Trail: https://github.com/justintadlock/breadcrumb-trail, [GNU General Public License v2.0]
* Slick: https://github.com/kenwheeler/slick/, (c) 2017 Ken Wheeler, License: MIT license
* Magnific Popup: http://dimsemenov.com/plugins/magnific-popup/, License: MIT license
* Font Awesome Free 5.15.4 by @fontawesome - https://fontawesome.com, License - https://fontawesome.com/license/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License)
* Google Fonts: https://fonts.google.com/, License: Apache License, version 2.0
* Web Fonts: https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT
* OwlCarousel :https://github.com/OwlCarousel2/OwlCarousel2, Copyright 2013-2017 David Deutsch, https://github.com/OwlCarousel2/OwlCarousel2/blob/develop/LICENSE
* WOW.js: https://github.com/matthieua/WOW/, (c) 2016 Matthieu Aussaguel, License: GPLv3 https://github.com/matthieua/WOW/blob/master/README.md
* Animate.css: https://github.com/animate-css/animate.css/, (c) 2021 Daniel Eden, License: MIT https://github.com/animate-css/animate.css/blob/main/LICENSE