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Aleesa
Aleesa is a WordPress theme built on the Gutenverse framework for book authors and writers. It gives you a modern layout for presenting your books, sharing your writing journey and keeping readers informed, all edited with Gutenberg blocks.
- Version
- 1.0.1
- Released
- Feb 11, 2025
- Developer
- jegtheme
- Type
- WordPress theme
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 on its own
What’s new in Aleesa 1.0.1
Version 1.0.1
Latest
- FixedFix minor issue
What it does
Many authors need a website that presents their books clearly and gives them a place to write about their work, without hiring a developer. This theme answers that need with dedicated book sections for covers, summaries and purchase links, plus a blog area for news about upcoming releases and notes on the writing process. It suits a debut novelist setting up a first author site as well as an established writer promoting a new title.
The theme uses the Gutenverse framework and works with the native WordPress block editor, so you build and update pages with blocks instead of code. You can adjust typography and colors to match your personal brand, and a theme options panel handles quick changes. Layouts are responsive across phones, tablets and desktops. Social media links connect the site to your channels, and the theme supports popular plugins, including eCommerce tools if you want to sell books directly.
Best for
- Novelists building an author website
- Writers who blog about their work and releases
- Authors who want to sell books from their own site
Features
Book display layouts
Dedicated sections present your books with their covers, summaries and purchase links, giving each title a clear spot on your site.
Block-based page editing
Pages are built and edited with native WordPress Gutenberg blocks through the Gutenverse framework, so content updates need no coding knowledge.
Integrated blog section
A built-in blog area lets you post about your writing journey, upcoming releases and literary thoughts to keep readers up to date.
Custom typography and colors
Change fonts and color settings to match your personal brand and give the site an atmosphere that fits your books.
Responsive layouts
The design adapts to smartphones, tablets and desktops so readers can browse your books and posts on any screen size.
Social media integration
Connect your website to your social channels so visitors can find and follow you and interact with you directly.
Theme options panel
A user-friendly options panel lets you make site adjustments quickly without touching code.
Plugin compatibility
The theme supports popular WordPress plugins, including eCommerce tools, so you can add features such as selling books online.
Questions about Aleesa
Can I display my books with covers and buy links?
Yes. Aleesa includes dedicated book sections designed to display your book covers, summaries and purchase links, so each title gets its own clear presentation and readers can see where to buy it.
Do I need coding skills to customize this theme?
No. The theme is built on the Gutenverse framework and works with the native WordPress block editor. You edit pages with blocks, adjust typography and colors, and use a theme options panel for quick changes.
Can I sell my books directly through the site?
The theme supports popular WordPress plugins, including eCommerce tools, so you can add a shop for selling books online. You would add the eCommerce plugin of your choice to handle the selling side.
Does it include a blog for author news?
Yes. There is an integrated blog section where you can share your writing journey, announce upcoming releases and post literary insights to keep your audience informed.
Is Aleesa free?
The code of Aleesa is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of Aleesa is this?
Version 1.0.1, released Feb 11, 2025. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Aleesa?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Aleesa automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
