=== Web Host Pro Blog ===
Contributors: dwhswebhosting
Requires at least: 6.5
Tested up to: 7.1
Requires PHP: 8.3
Stable tag: 2.3.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

A modern classic WordPress theme for personal and professional blogs.

== Description ==

Web Host Pro Blog is a responsive classic theme focused on readable articles and straightforward publishing. It includes dark and light modes, a configurable home-page hero, a built-in sidebar, automatic reading time, related posts, a compact archive template, and extensive Customizer controls. The theme does not require a page builder, remote fonts, a license key, or a paid upgrade.

== Installation ==

1. Upload the web-host-pro-blog folder to `/wp-content/themes/` or install its ZIP through Appearance > Themes > Add New Theme > Upload Theme.
2. Activate Web Host Pro Blog.
3. Assign a menu to the Primary Menu location.
4. Open Appearance > Customize > Web Host Pro Blog Options to configure the design.
5. Optionally create a page using the Blog Archive template.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= How do visitors switch color modes? =

Use the Default dark or Default light setting in the Customizer. Visitors can use the header control to change modes, and that preference is stored locally in their browser.

= How do I create the compact archive? =

Create a page and select the Blog Archive template. The page automatically lists current posts and provides title filtering, category grouping, and newest or alphabetical sorting.

= Does the theme contact remote services? =

No. The theme bundles its required icon assets and does not include analytics, advertising, remote fonts, license checks, or update checks.

== Changelog ==

= 2.3.0 =
* Prepared the theme for WordPress.org directory submission.
* Moved non-presentational publishing features to a separate optional companion plugin.
* Replaced branded default footer and announcement content with site-neutral defaults.
* Added integration hooks for optional companion features.

== Resources ==

Web Host Pro Blog WordPress Theme, Copyright 2026 Web Host Pro Inc.
License: GNU General Public License v2 or later
Source: https://webhostpro.com/free-blog-theme

Font Awesome Free 7.3.1, Copyright Fonticons, Inc.
Icons: CC BY 4.0
Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1
Code: MIT License
Source: https://github.com/FortAwesome/Font-Awesome

Theme screenshot, Copyright 2026 Web Host Pro Inc.
License: GNU General Public License v2 or later
