=== Authentic Blog ===

Contributors: tahirnurullah
Tags: two-columns, right-sidebar, featured-images, theme-options, threaded-comments, custom-header, custom-menu, custom-logo, footer-widgets, style-variations, translation-ready, blog, portfolio, news
Requires at least: 6.7
Tested up to: 6.7
Requires PHP: 7.2
Stable tag: 1.0
License: GNU General Public License v2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

== Description ==

Authentic Blog is a versatile WordPress theme ideal for blogs, portfolios, magazines, or business sites. Its clean, minimalist design highlights your content, while features like custom headers, menus, logos, footer widgets, and theme options in the customizer ensure flexibility. Fully compatible with Gutenberg and translation-ready, it’s optimized for performance and offers a seamless experience for creators and visitors alike.

== Features ==

- Fully responsive design for all devices
- Two-column layout with a right sidebar
- Custom header, logo, and menu support
- Footer widget areas for added customization
- Advanced theme customization options for a tailored user experience
- Translation-ready with .pot file included
- Threaded comments for better interaction
- SEO-optimized structure for better search engine rankings
- Gutenberg block editor compatibility
- Block patterns and styles included for enhanced layouts

== Installation ==

1. Log in to your WordPress admin panel.
2. Navigate to **Appearance → Themes**.
3. Click **Add New Theme** and search for **Authentic Blog** in the search bar.
4. Locate the theme in the search results and click **Install**.
5. Once the installation is complete, click **Activate** to enable the theme.
6. Navigate to **Appearance > Customize > Theme options** to configure theme settings.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

**1: Is this theme compatible with all WordPress plugins?**  
A: Authentic Blog supports most WordPress plugins, but compatibility may vary for highly specialized or outdated plugins.

**2: Can I translate this theme?**  
A: Yes! Authentic Blog is fully translation-ready and includes a `.pot` file for easy localization.

**3: Does the theme support Gutenberg blocks?**  
A: Absolutely! Authentic Blog is fully compatible with the Gutenberg block editor and includes custom block patterns.

**4: Where can I find documentation?**  
A: Visit the theme's official page at https://ab.tahirnurullah.com/docs/ for documentation and support.

== Changelog ==

**1.0:**
- Initial release.

== License ==

Authentic Blog is distributed under the GNU General Public License v2 or later. For more information, visit: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html.

This theme bundles the following third-party resources:

=== Fonts ===
- N/A

=== Images ===
- N/A

== Credits ==

- Theme developed by Tahir Nurullah (https://tahirnurullah.com/).
- Sample design template from Figma by Themefisher (https://www.figma.com/@themefisher).