Rouben – Creative Portfolio / Photography WordPress Theme

✨ Key Features

• 🖼 Creative Portfolio Layouts: Multiple grid, masonry & carousel layouts for presenting photography or design work. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
• 🌑 Light & Dark Skins: Switchable visual modes (light/dark) for enhanced aesthetics. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
• 🔠 Extensive Typography & Color Options: 900+ Google Fonts, customizable accent colors with gradient support. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
• 🧩 Header & Intro Layouts: 6 header styles plus 5 page-intro layouts to tailor the first impression. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
• 🧰 Page Builder Compatible: Full support for Gutenberg blocks and Elementor (25+ exclusive widgets) for drag-n-drop design. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
• 🛒 WooCommerce Ready: Turn your portfolio into an online store effortlessly. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
• 🌍 RTL & Multi-Language Support: Localization ready, including right-to-left languages and translation files. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
• 📱 Fully Responsive & Retina Ready: Seamless experience across desktop, tablet and mobile. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
• ⚡ SEO Optimized: Built with page-speed, performance and search indexing in mind. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
• 👶 Child-Theme Included: Safe for modifications and upgrades. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}

⚙️ Technical Stack

• CMS: WordPress (version compatible up to WP 5.x/6.x) :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
• Page Builders: Gutenberg (block editor) + Elementor integration :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
• Frontend Technologies: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (including dynamic gallery/carousel scripts) :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
• woocommerce Integration: Compatible with latest WooCommerce versions for eCommerce functionality. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
• Server Requirements:
  • PHP 7.4 or higher (PHP 8 recommended)
  • MySQL 5.6+ / MariaDB 10+
  • Apache or Nginx with mod_rewrite enabled
  • Recommended memory limit: ≥256 MB

🧩 Installation Guide

1. Purchase and download the Rouben theme package from the marketplace.
2. Upload the theme zip via WordPress admin: Appearance → Themes → Add New → Upload.
3. Activate the theme, then install required plugins when prompted (Elementor, WooCommerce, etc.).
4. Import demo content (Appearance → Import Demo Data) to replicate one of the pre-built layouts.
5. Customize via Appearance → Customize: set your logo, accent color, typography, header layout, portfolio items.
6. Create / edit your pages using Gutenberg or Elementor, add portfolio items, galleries, blog posts or shop products.
7. Test across devices, optimize images for performance, and enable caching/plugin optimization for speed.

📦 Deliverables

• ✅ Rouben Theme ZIP file (WordPress theme package)
• ✅ Child theme folder for safe customization
• ✅ Documentation (installation guide, theme options reference)
• ✅ Demo data (XML/JSON) for quick setup of sample layouts
• ✅ Font and icon library references (Google Fonts access, icon packs)
• ✅ Licensing file and update instructions

📱 Supported Platforms

Rouben is fully responsive and compatible with the following platforms:

• Desktop: Windows, macOS, Linux – latest browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari)
• Tablet & Mobile: Android and iOS devices – optimized for touch and retina displays
• eCommerce: Shop functionality supports payment gateways via WooCommerce on both desktop and mobile

🧠 Notes

License Type: Rouben is distributed under the marketplace’s standard licensing (check marketplace listing for exact terms). Ensure you comply with commercial usage and update policies. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}

Customization Tips:

• Use the child theme to override templates safely without losing upgrades.
• Leverage Elementor widgets (25+ exclusive) to build unique landing pages, portfolio displays or blog layouts.
• Optimize large image assets (use WebP, lazy-load) to maintain performance on portfolio-heavy sites.
• Enable WooCommerce shop only if selling prints/products; otherwise hide shop menu to keep it purely portfolio-focused.

SEO Assurance: The theme is structured with clean markup, responsive design and fast-loading galleries, which together enhance search-engine visibility for creative-portfolio keywords. Coupled with this description and relevant site content, you’re aligned with E-E-A-T principles (Experience — crafted for creatives, Expertise — built on modern stack, Authority/Trust — premium theme with marketplace listing). :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}

👨‍💻 Original Developer Credit

This theme was developed by PremiTheme and is listed on the Envato/ThemeForest marketplace: Rouben – Creative Portfolio / Photography WordPress Theme. :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}
Full credit goes to the original author for architecture, design and ongoing updates.

🔒 Disclaimer

Transparency Notice: This is a product description intended for educational / informational use and SEO-optimized content deployment. Make sure you purchase the theme via the official marketplace and verify the licensing terms for commercial use.

We do not claim ownership of the theme’s code, design or intellectual property beyond the rights granted by its license. Use responsibly and in accordance with the licensing agreement and marketplace terms.