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VAUSS
VAUSS is a WordPress theme for portfolio and personal service websites. It is built on the LayersWP framework with the SiteOrigin page builder, so creatives and freelancers can lay out their work and services with drag and drop editing instead of code.
- Version
- 1.0.0
- Released
- Aug 12, 2026
- Developer
- payothemes
- Type
- WordPress theme
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 on its own
What’s new in VAUSS 1.0.0
Version 1.0.0 · Aug 12, 2026
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What it does
Photographers, designers, consultants and other independent professionals often need a site that presents their work and explains what they offer, without hiring a developer. This theme gives them a clean, responsive layout that adapts to different screen sizes and is retina ready, so images and text stay sharp. Several header styles let you pick a look and navigation setup that suits your brand.
Page building happens in the SiteOrigin builder, where you arrange sections by dragging and dropping. Demo files, sliders and importable SiteOrigin pages and widgets give you a starting structure to edit rather than a blank page. For finer control there are custom CSS options and widget areas, and WooCommerce compatibility means you can add a shop to sell services or products from the same site.
Best for
- Photographers and designers presenting a portfolio
- Freelancers and consultants promoting personal services
- Small creative agencies wanting a simple service site
Features
Responsive, retina-ready layout
The design adjusts to phones, tablets and desktops, and supports high-resolution screens so your portfolio images and service pages look sharp.
SiteOrigin drag and drop builder
Build and rearrange page layouts visually with the SiteOrigin page builder, making edits to sections and content without writing any code.
Multiple header styles
Choose from more than five header designs to match your brand and set up navigation in the way that suits your site.
WooCommerce compatibility
Add an online store with WooCommerce to sell your services or products directly from your portfolio or personal services website.
Custom CSS and widget areas
Adjust the design further with custom CSS options, and place content in widget areas to control what appears across your pages.
Importable demo content
Demo files, sliders and ready-to-import SiteOrigin pages and widgets give you a working layout to customize as you build your site.
Bootstrap and Gutenberg compatible
The theme works with Bootstrap and the Gutenberg block editor, so you can use familiar WordPress editing tools alongside the page builder.
Questions about VAUSS
Which page builder does this theme use?
It is built on the LayersWP framework and uses the SiteOrigin page builder for drag and drop layouts. It is also compatible with the Gutenberg block editor, so you can work with standard WordPress editing tools as well.
Can I sell services or products with VAUSS?
Yes. The theme is compatible with WooCommerce, so you can add a store to your site and sell services or products directly to visitors alongside your portfolio and service pages.
Does it come with demo content to start from?
It includes demo files, sliders and importable SiteOrigin pages and widgets. You can bring these in as a starting layout and then replace the text and images with your own work.
How much can I change the design?
You can pick from more than five header styles, rearrange pages in the SiteOrigin builder, use widget areas for extra content and add your own custom CSS for more specific styling changes.
Is VAUSS free?
The code of VAUSS 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 VAUSS is this?
Version 1.0.0, released Aug 12, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update VAUSS?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of VAUSS automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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