Davenport 1.2 - Versatile Blog and Magazine WordPress Theme

Key capabilities

• Gutenberg ready and WordPress 5.x support for modern editing workflows
• Live preview and theme options based on WordPress Customizer with real-time updates
• 29 Homepage Blocks with drag‑and‑drop in homepage builder (plus 27 available homepage blocks noted in features)
• 12 Blog listing layouts to showcase posts in different grids, lists, overlays, masonry, cards, and more
• 5 main single post header layouts and unlimited post page element combinations
• Ajax Load More feature for posts and homepage blocks to speed up exploration without full page refresh
• Google AMP support and SEO‑friendly, fast-loading design
• W3C validated layouts and W3TotalCache support for optimized performance
• GDPR ready and WPML compatible for multi‑language sites
• Integrated Google Web Fonts (650+) and diverse typography options

Editor, builder & page structure

Build sites in a new and interactive way using Gutenberg Editor presented in WordPress 5 and the Homepage Blocks Builder provided by Davenport. Preview every change with real time previews before applying updates. Davenport is designed to be newbie friendly, enabling anyone to create complex layouts without coding.

• Homepage Blocks Builder with 27 available blocks to place in any order and combination
• Posts blocks, sliders, content blocks, categories, banners, widgets, subscribe forms, Instagram integrations, and more
• Posts blocks, post sliders, content blocks and category widgets support multiple post templates for unique appearances
• Post formats support and dedicated header and layout options for each post

Demo import, setup & quick start

Starting a new website is fast with Davenport’s 1 Click Demo Data Import. Simply select a demo you like, click one button, and the 1 Click Demo Importer will bring in all layouts, settings, posts, pages, widgets, menus and other configurations automatically—delivering a professional-looking site in minutes ready for your content.

• 1 Click Demo Data Import with all demo data and demo pages from preview site
• Import demo that you like with 1 click and then edit content and settings as you wish
• Import includes layouts, posts, pages, widgets, menus and other configuration

Performance, SEO & speed

Davenport is built for speed and search visibility. The theme follows WordPress Codex best practices and WP Requirements, with features like Ajax Load More, W3C validated layouts, and optional caching support. It’s designed to load quickly on any device, delivering strong SEO fundamentals.

• Ajax Load More for posts and homepage blocks to minimize waiting times
• 100/100 Google Desktop Page Speed score and GTMetrix A Grade (where achievable)
• SEO‑friendly, clean CSS/HTML/PHP code with structured data support
• Google AMP support for accelerated mobile pages

Design, customization & typography

Modern, responsive, and retina-ready with extensive customization options. Davenport emphasizes speed, accessibility, and control over appearance without needing coding knowledge.

• Responsive layouts built on Bootstrap 3 with Retina image support
• Dark and Light Top menu styles and multiple header variations
• 10 predefined color skins with the ability to create unlimited custom colors
• Unlimited blog styles and layout combinations through theme options
• Dedicated theme widgets with multiple post templates for unique site presentation

Blog, posts & layout variety

Davenport offers extensive options to present content engagingly and flexibly.

• 12 modern dynamic blog post listing layouts (grids, lists, overlays, masonry, cards, etc.)
• 5 main single post header layouts with unlimited combinations
• Worth Reading and Related Posts features on post pages for related content
• Reading progress bar on single post pages for user engagement
• Post review and rating capabilities (reviews on posts and rating badges on listings)

Theme features, widgets & compatibility

Comprehensive feature set designed to cover common blog/magazine needs without relying on many external plugins.

• 12 Theme Enhanced WordPress plugins provided for free
• WooCommerce compatibility for shop features
• WPML compatibility for multi-language sites
• Advanced Mega Menu with color and image assignments for categories
• 5 Widgets Sidebars areas (Left/Right/Footer Light/Footer Dark/WooCommerce)
• 6 Custom Theme widgets (social share, list posts, recent comments, posts slider, content, categories)
• Dedicated sidebars management for every page and post
• Newsletter integration via MailChimp and Instagram feed integration

Social, marketing & monetization

Built‑in social sharing, marketing forms, and advertising management help grow reach and revenue.

• Social Share and Social Follow integration
• MailChimp Newsletter subscribe integration
• Built‑in Advertising (Banners) management system
• Instagram feed integration and JetPack Tiled Galleries support

Support, updates & licensing

Davenport includes extensive guidance and ongoing support to ensure a smooth experience.

• Premium support with a dedicated account manager and email‑to‑email support
• Lifetime updates—pay only once and use theme forever
• Full video installation guide and step‑by‑step documentation
• Well documented with installation and configuration guide

Theme compatibility & technical details

• Theme compatible with WordPress 5.x, WooCommerce, and WPML
• Bootstrap 3 based responsive layouts
• Cross‑browser compatibility (Chrome, Firefox, IE, Edge, Safari, Opera)
• Multi‑Language (WPML) support
• SEO & PageSpeed optimized
• Google AMP support and Google Structured Data support

Release history

• Version 1.2 (31.05.2019) Added - New theme demo "Lifestyle" for import
• Version 1.1 (24.05.2019) Added - New theme demo "Freebies" for import
• Fixed - Styles fixes

Notes on installation & ongoing use

Theme includes a straightforward installation and configuration process, with a video installation guide and comprehensive documentation to help users get started quickly and efficiently.