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Seil
Seil is a clean, minimal WordPress blog theme by VictorThemes. It gives bloggers, writers and creatives a readable home for their posts, with adjustable column layouts, several single post designs and support for many post formats. The layout is responsive and retina ready, so it adapts to phones, tablets and desktops.
- Version
- 1.6
- Developer
- VictorThemes
- Type
- WordPress theme
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 on its own
What’s new in Seil 1.6
Version 1.6
Latest
What it does
Many blog themes try to do everything and end up cluttered. This theme keeps the focus on reading, with a minimal design that gives your writing room to breathe. You can set up your blog index with adjustable post column layouts, then choose from several single post layout variations to suit the kind of story you are telling. It works well for lifestyle blogs, personal journals and creative portfolios built around written content.
Content variety is handled through support for eight post formats: Standard, Gallery, Video, Audio, Quote, Aside, Link and No Image. Each format gets its own presentation, so a photo set and a short quote can sit side by side on the same blog. Colors can be adjusted live with unlimited options and no coding, a set of styled widgets adds personal touches to sidebars, and the theme is built on Bootstrap with a responsive, retina ready layout.
Best for
- Lifestyle and personal bloggers
- Writers who want a minimal, reading focused design
- Creatives mixing galleries, video, audio and quotes
Features
Adjustable post column layouts
Change how many columns your blog listing uses so the index page fits the look you want for presenting your stories.
Single post layout variations
Pick from multiple single post designs to match each article, whether it is a personal story, a travel piece or a creative project.
Eight post formats
Publish Standard, Gallery, Video, Audio, Quote, Aside, Link and No Image posts, each with its own styled presentation on the blog.
Unlimited color options
Adjust the site color scheme live to match your brand or mood, with no coding needed to make the changes.
Styled widget collection
Add a set of designed widgets to your sidebar and other widget areas to give the blog personal touches and extra interaction.
Responsive and retina ready
The layout adapts to phones, tablets and desktops, and graphics stay sharp on retina displays for readers on any device.
Built on Bootstrap
The theme uses the Bootstrap framework as its foundation, giving it a familiar, modern structure for layout and design.
Questions about Seil
What kinds of posts can I publish with this theme?
Seil supports eight post formats: Standard, Gallery, Video, Audio, Quote, Aside, Link and No Image. Each one has its own presentation, so you can mix photo sets, embedded media, short quotes and link posts on the same blog without them all looking the same.
Can I change the colors without editing code?
Yes. The theme offers unlimited color options that you can adjust live, so you can match the color scheme to your brand or personal style without writing any code.
Will my blog look good on phones and tablets?
The theme is fully responsive and retina ready. Layouts adjust to different screen sizes on phones, tablets and laptops, and visuals stay crisp on high resolution retina displays.
Can I change how my blog posts are laid out?
You can adjust the number of post columns on your blog listing and choose from several single post layout variations. This lets you shape both the index page and individual articles to suit your content.
Is Seil free?
The code of Seil 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 Seil is this?
Version 1.6. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Seil?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Seil automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
