=== Examiner ===

Contributors: stepfox
Tags: blog, news, two-columns, right-sidebar, custom-background, custom-colors, custom-header, custom-logo, custom-menu, editor-style, featured-images, flexible-header, footer-widgets, full-width-template, rtl-language-support, sticky-post, theme-options, threaded-comments, translation-ready, block-styles, wide-blocks, accessibility-ready
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.8
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.0.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Professional responsive news theme designed for modern content creators with comprehensive block editor support.

== Description ==

Examiner is a professional, responsive news theme designed specifically for modern content creators, journalists, and news organizations. Built with WordPress's latest block editor technology, it offers a clean, accessible design that prioritizes readability and user experience.

= Key Features =

* **Full Site Editing (FSE)** - Complete control over your site design using WordPress blocks
* **Responsive Design** - Optimized for all devices (desktop, tablet, mobile)
* **Advanced Block Support** - Custom blocks for enhanced content creation
* **SEO Optimized** - Built with search engine optimization best practices
* **Accessibility Ready** - WCAG 2.1 AA compliant for inclusive web experiences
* **Custom Color Schemes** - Multiple color variations included
* **Typography Options** - Beautiful font combinations for enhanced readability
* **Performance Optimized** - Lightweight and fast-loading
* **Translation Ready** - Fully translatable with included .pot file
* **RTL Language Support** - Perfect for right-to-left languages

= Custom Blocks Included =

* **Load More Block** - Ajax-powered content loading for better user experience
* **Metafield Block** - Display custom fields and metadata
* **Responsive Extensions** - Advanced responsive controls for all blocks

= Layout Options =

* Multiple homepage templates
* Various archive layouts
* Flexible header and footer designs
* Customizable sidebar layouts
* Full-width and boxed layouts

= Browser Support =

* Chrome (latest)
* Firefox (latest)
* Safari (latest)
* Edge (latest)

== Installation ==

= Automatic Installation =

1. Log in to your WordPress admin panel
2. Navigate to Appearance > Themes
3. Click "Add New"
4. Search for "Examiner"
5. Click "Install" and then "Activate"

= Manual Installation =

1. Download the theme zip file
2. Log in to your WordPress admin panel
3. Navigate to Appearance > Themes
4. Click "Add New" > "Upload Theme"
5. Choose the downloaded zip file and click "Install Now"
6. Click "Activate" to enable the theme

= After Installation =

1. Navigate to Appearance > Install Plugins to install the recommended Stepfox Looks plugin
2. Go to Appearance > Site Editor to customize your site
3. Import demo content (if available) via Tools > Import
4. Customize colors, fonts, and layouts via the Site Editor
5. Configure menus and widgets as needed

= Bundled Plugin =

This theme includes the Stepfox Looks companion plugin which provides:
* Advanced block editor functionality
* Custom metafield blocks for displaying custom fields
* AJAX load more features for better pagination
* Comprehensive responsive controls for all blocks
* Enhanced social sharing capabilities
* Block editor extensions and improvements

The plugin is recommended but not required for basic theme functionality.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Is this theme compatible with page builders? =

Examiner is built for WordPress's native block editor (Gutenberg) and Full Site Editing. While it may work with page builders, it's optimized for the block editor experience.

= Can I customize the colors and fonts? =

Yes! The theme includes multiple color schemes and typography options. You can customize everything through the Site Editor under Appearance > Site Editor.

= Is the theme translation ready? =

Absolutely! Examiner is fully translation ready with a complete .pot file included. It supports RTL languages as well.

= Does it work with WooCommerce? =

While the theme is primarily designed for news and blog sites, it should work with WooCommerce with some styling adjustments.

= How do I set up the homepage? =

Go to Appearance > Site Editor, select "Templates" and choose "Front Page" to customize your homepage layout using the available blocks and patterns.

= Can I import demo content? =

Demo content may be available separately. Check with the theme developer for demo content files and import instructions.

= Full Site Editing (FSE) Theme =

As a modern Full Site Editing (FSE) block theme, 'Examiner' utilizes block templates. The standard WordPress functions wp_head(), wp_footer(), and body_class() are handled automatically by the WordPress core during the rendering of these templates and do not need to be called manually.

== Screenshots ==

1. Homepage with featured articles and clean layout
2. Article page with readable typography and sidebar
3. Archive page with grid layout
4. Site Editor interface showing customization options
5. Mobile responsive design
6. Color scheme variations

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release
* Full Site Editing support
* Custom blocks implementation
* Responsive design system
* Accessibility optimizations
* Performance enhancements
* Security improvements
* Translation ready

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
Initial release of Examiner theme.

== Credits ==

* WordPress Block Editor Team - For the amazing FSE functionality
* Font Awesome - For icon fonts (if used)
* Google Fonts - For web typography
* Theme development by Stepfox Themes

== Support ==

For theme support, documentation, and updates:
* Website: https://stepfoxthemes.com
* Support: https://stepfoxthemes.com/support
* Documentation: https://stepfoxthemes.com/docs/examiner

== License ==

Examiner WordPress Theme, Copyright 2024 Stepfox
Examiner is distributed under the terms of the GNU GPL v2 or later.

This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify
it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
the Free Software Foundation; either version 2 of the License, or
(at your option) any later version.

This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the
GNU General Public License for more details.

You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
along with this program; if not, write to the Free Software
Foundation, Inc., 51 Franklin St, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02110-1301 USA

