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Laboix
Laboix is a WordPress theme built by Layerdrops for laboratories, scientific researchers and research organizations. It gives you a clean, modern site where you can present projects, publications and research news to peers, collaborators and the public.
- Version
- 1.0
- Released
- May 12, 2015
- Developer
- Layerdrops
- Type
- WordPress theme
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 on its own
What’s new in Laboix 1.0
Version 1.0 · May 12, 2015
Latest
- NewInitial release.
What it does
Research groups often need a website that explains their work clearly without a lot of custom development. This theme is designed around that need. It includes customizable layouts for highlighting research projects, portfolio galleries for project descriptions, images and research data, and a blog area for publishing updates, articles and scientific news. The admin panel is aimed at non-technical users, so lab staff can keep pages current without needing a developer for every change.
The design is fully responsive, so pages adapt to desktops, tablets and phones. Clean fonts and a set of scientific icons keep text readable and give the site a professional look that suits academic and lab audiences. The theme comes with integrated plugins for charts, contact forms, event calendars and scientific documentation, which covers common needs such as sharing data, taking inquiries and listing seminars. It is also multilingual ready, which helps if your institute publishes content in more than one language.
Best for
- Research laboratories presenting projects and findings
- Research institutes and scientific organizations
- Academic research groups publishing news and publications
Features
Customizable layouts
Adjust page layouts to put your main research projects and scientific content front and center, matching the structure of your lab or institute.
Project and portfolio galleries
Present detailed project descriptions, images and research data in gallery layouts so visitors can browse your work one project at a time.
Blog and news sections
Publish research updates, articles and scientific news in a dedicated section that keeps collaborators and the public informed about your progress.
Integrated plugins
Includes plugins for charts, contact forms, event calendars and scientific documentation, covering data display, inquiries and event listings.
Responsive design
Pages adjust to desktops, tablets and mobile screens, so your research content stays readable on whatever device visitors use.
Scientific typography and icons
Clean, professional fonts and science-themed icons support readability and give pages a look that fits laboratory and research work.
Beginner-friendly admin panel
A user-friendly backend designed for non-technical users makes it easier for lab staff to manage pages, posts and projects.
Multilingual ready
Translate your content into multiple languages to reach international collaborators, partners and audiences.
Questions about Laboix
Can I display research projects with images and data?
Yes. The theme includes portfolio and project galleries where you can present detailed project descriptions, images and research data. Combined with the customizable layouts, this lets you give each major project its own clear presentation for visitors.
Does the theme include tools for charts, forms and events?
It comes with integrated plugins for charts, contact forms, event calendars and scientific documentation. These let you display data visually, collect inquiries from collaborators and list upcoming events such as seminars or workshops.
Will my lab website work on phones?
Yes. The design is fully responsive and mobile friendly, so layouts adapt to desktops, tablets and phones. Visitors can read project pages, news posts and contact details comfortably on smaller screens.
Can I publish my site in more than one language?
The theme is multilingual ready, so you can translate your content into multiple languages. This is useful for research groups working with international partners or serving audiences in different countries.
Is Laboix free?
The code of Laboix 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 Laboix is this?
Version 1.0, released May 12, 2015. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Laboix?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Laboix automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
