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Universal
Universal is a corporate multi-concept WordPress theme by DankovThemes. It gives you a large set of pre-made pages and page styles for building clean, minimal business, portfolio or personal websites, with both multi-page and one-page demo options.
- Version
- 1.1.1
- Developer
- DankovThemes
- Type
- WordPress theme
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 on its own
What’s new in Universal 1.1.1
Version 1.1.1
Latest
What it does
Building a professional site from a blank theme takes time, especially when you need several page types and a consistent look. Universal addresses this with more than 80 pre-made pages and over 25 page styles, so you can start from a layout close to what you need and adjust it. Its multi-concept approach means one theme can serve a full corporate site or a compact one-page portfolio, depending on the project.
The design is clean and minimal, with an emphasis on readable content. Layouts are responsive across phones, tablets and desktops, and the theme is retina ready for sharp visuals on high-resolution screens. It works with Visual Composer for drag-and-drop page building, WPML for multilingual sites and the Bootstrap framework. A built-in PHP contact form and MailChimp friendly newsletter signup cover common visitor contact needs, and documentation helps both beginners and developers customize the site.
Best for
- Corporate and small business websites
- Freelancers building one-page portfolios
- Multilingual company sites using WPML
Features
Over 80 pre-made pages
Start from more than 80 ready-to-use page templates instead of building every layout from scratch, then adapt them to your brand and content.
More than 25 page styles
Choose from over 25 different page styles to give sections of your site a distinct look while keeping a consistent overall design.
Multi-page and one-page demos
Build a multi-page corporate website or a single-page portfolio or personal site, using demo options designed for each format.
Built-in PHP contact form
Collect visitor inquiries through an included PHP contact form, giving people a simple way to get in touch from your site.
MailChimp friendly newsletter signup
Add newsletter signup forms that work with MailChimp, with step-by-step setup instructions included to help you connect your list.
Visual Composer and WPML compatibility
Edit pages with Visual Composer's drag-and-drop builder and translate your content into multiple languages using WPML, with Bootstrap underpinning the layouts.
Responsive and retina ready
Layouts adapt to phones, tablets and desktops, and graphics are prepared to display crisply on high-resolution retina screens.
Detailed documentation
Included documentation walks beginners and developers through customizing the theme and getting a site ready to launch.
Questions about Universal
Can I build a one-page website with this theme?
Yes. The theme includes one-page demo options alongside its multi-page demos, so you can create a compact single-page portfolio or personal site, or a larger multi-page corporate website, from the same theme.
Which page builder does it work with?
It is compatible with Visual Composer, which lets you arrange and edit page content with drag-and-drop tools. The layouts are also built on the Bootstrap framework, which supports consistent, responsive structure across pages.
Does Universal support multilingual sites?
Yes. Universal is compatible with WPML, so you can translate your pages and run your site in more than one language, which suits businesses that serve visitors in different regions.
Does it include a contact form and newsletter signup?
It comes with a built-in PHP contact form for visitor inquiries and a MailChimp friendly newsletter signup. Step-by-step instructions are included to help you set up the newsletter connection.
Is Universal free?
The code of Universal 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 Universal is this?
Version 1.1.1. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Universal?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Universal automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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