Velin Documentation

Overview of the theme, its contents, and how to get started with the theme

Introductiona quick introduction

created: September 2025

by Pixelwars

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Getting Startedthings to know before get started

We assume you have basic knowledge of WordPress. In this doc you will learn how to setup, use and customize the theme.

Useful Resources

We've assembled some links to get you started:

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WordPress Documentation: A variety of resources to help you get the most out of WordPress.


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Installationinstall theme

Install Theme

Add your theme to your WordPress site in the one of the following ways:

  1. Install with Envato Market plugin.
  2. Install your theme by uploading a ZIP file.
  • Unzip the downloaded package from Themeforest and you will see the theme is under Theme folder in the package.
  • Install the theme via WordPress admin panel.
  • Go to: Appearance > Themes > Add New > Upload.
  • You will see file upload form below, click on Choose Files button
  • From there go to the directory where you have unzipped the package, then navigate to velin-package-v1.0.0(version may change)/Theme/1-Parent Theme and then select velin.zip file
  • Install and activate the theme.

Note: This theme is about 10 MB. Some hosts don't allow to upload over 8 MB. So, if you see an error message for the above way, please try the below ways.

Other Ways To Install A Theme

Note: This theme uses custom image sizes. If you have images in your Media Library, run Regenerate Thumbnails plugin once. Install and activate the plugin then go to Tools > Regenerate Thumbnails.

Child Theme (for advanced users who are familiar with coding)

Child theme inherits the functionality and styling of the parent theme. Child theme is the recommended way of modifying the parent theme.

  • This package includes a child theme.

Sample Datademo content

Import Demo Data

Importing demo data (posts, pages, theme settings, etc.) is the quickest and easiest way to set up your new theme. It allows you to simply edit everything instead of creating content and layouts from scratch.

System Requirements

Check out here for the system requirements you need in order to import demo data and use Elementor page builder. (If you are not sure whether or not your server support this, contact your host.)

Plugin Settings

Before importing the demo, you need to configure a setting for the "Prime Slider" plugin. To do this, go to the "Appearance > Install Theme Plugins" page. Then, first install and activate the Elementor plugin, followed by the Prime Slider plugin. Once activated, you'll see Prime Slider in the sidebar menu. Go to the "Core Widgets" subpage from the Prime Slider menu. On this page, click the "Activate All" button. Then, click the "Save Settings" button to save the changes. Now you are ready to import the theme demo.
Download Elementor - Download Prime Slider

There are two methods. Choose one of them. Some times low file upload size limit can stop you from uploading/importing files. In this case, you need to increase it. See this article for how to do it.

Method 1:

  • Go to Appearance > Install Theme Plugins page. Install and activate "One Click Demo Import" plugin.
  • Go to Appearance > Import Theme Demo page, and import a demo.

Method 2:

  • Go to Appearance > Install Theme Plugins page. Install and activate recomended plugins one by one.
  • Go to Tools > Import page.
  • Choose the WordPress system. WordPress might offer you to install the "WordPress Importer" plugin, if you haven't installed it before do it now. Then run the importer.
  • Once you've installed the "WordPress Importer" plugin, browse to the package folder, choose an XML data file under Sample Data folder, then and upload and import it.
  • Go to Appearance > Menus page. In Manage Locations section, select imported menu and save changes.

Elementor Settings

Go to Elementor > Settings page. In General section, disable default colors and fonts to use theme style.

Regenerate Thumbnails

This theme requires different thumbnail sizes. Install and activate Regenerate Thumbnails plugin. Go to Tools > Regenerate Thumbnails page, and run the plugin once for all attachments. Then, deactivate Regenerate Thumbnails plugin.

Permalink Settings

Permalinks are the permanent URLs to your individual pages and blog posts, as well as your category and tag archives. A permalink is the web address used to link to your content.

  • Go to Settings > Permalinks page.
  • Set the "Post name" option as permalink structure.
  • Save changes.

For more information

Elementorpage builder plugin

Elementor Website Builder: Quickly create amazing websites for your clients or your business with complete control over every piece, without writing a single line of code.

Elementor Settings

Go to Elementor > Settings > General:

  • Disable Default Colors.
  • Disable Default Fonts.

Mixing Elements from Different Demos

You can mix and match elements/pages from different demos by importing Elementor Templates of a specific demo to any other site. You can locate the templates xml export files under "Elementor Page Templates" folder for each demo. You can import any xml file from "Templates > Saved Templates > Import Templates" section.

Qi Addonsaddon for elementor

Qi Addons For Elementor: The largest free library of custom and fully flexible Elementor widgets. Provide you with a powerful, simple and streamlined way to create your captivating new website with the Elementor Page Builder the way you envisioned it.

Pagesdefault and custom page templates

Pages are similar to posts in that they have a title, body text, and associated metadata, but they are different in that they are not part of the chronological blog stream, kind of like permanent posts. Pages are not categorized or tagged, but can have a hierarchy. You can nest pages under other pages by making one the "Parent" of the other, creating a group of pages.

Create A Page

Go to Pages > Add New.

Add New Page

  • Enter title.
  • Add body text.
  • Set featured image.
  • Select a template. (see templates below)
  • Publish your page.

Page Template

This theme has custom page templates you can use for certain pages that have additional features or custom layouts. You can see them in the "Template" option under the Summary section of sidebar.

Page Template

Available Templates

  • Default Template: Use to create a regular page.
  • Homepage Template: Use to create a homepage. (See homepage section)
  • Portfolio Template: Use to create a portfolio page. (See portfolio page section)

Page Settings

You can see the "Page Settings" in the sidebar in editing screen.

  • Dark Mode: Enable or disable.
  • Page Layout: Default, Ful Width, Narrow, Intro.
  • Title Align: left, Center, Right.
  • Hide Title: Enable or disable.
  • Sidebar: Enable or disable.

Page Settings

Managing Pages

Managing pages is very similar to managing posts, and the screens can be customized in the same way. You can also perform the same types of actions, including narrowing the list by using the filters, acting on a page using the action links that appear when you hover over a row, or using the Bulk actions menu to edit the metadata for multiple pages at once.

Learn more about Managing Pages

Useful Resources

Learn how to get the most out of the WordPress block editor when publishing your content.


Homepagepage template

You can choose what’s displayed on the homepage of your site. It can be posts in reverse chronological order (classic blog), or a fixed/static page. To set a static homepage, you first need to create two Pages. One will become the homepage, and the other will be where your posts are displayed.

Create A Homepage

  • Go to Pages > Add New.
    Add New Page
  • Enter title.
  • Add body text.
  • Set featured image.
  • Select homepage template from the Summary section of sidebar.
    Page Template
  • Publish your page.

Reading settings

  • Go to Settings > Reading page.
    Reading Settings
  • Set your homepage.
    Homepage Displays
  • Save changes.

Learn more about Reading Settings

Portfolio Pagepage template

Create A Portfolio Page

  • Go to Pages > Add New.
    Add New Page
  • Enter title.
  • Select portfolio template from the Summary section of sidebar.
    Page Template
  • Publish your page.
  • Go to Appearance > Menus page.
  • Add your portfolio page to your navigation menu.
  • Save changes.

Portfolio Page settings in Customizer

Play with the options in the portfolio section of customizer.

  • Go to Appearance > Customize > Portfolio.

Learn more about Appearance Menus Screen

Portfolio Postsportfolio items

Portfolio Menu

There are three sub menu under the portfolio menu:

  • Portfolio: You can see all portfolio posts in a list. They are listed by the date. So you can change the publish date from publish box in edit screen to change post order in the table. This will also effect item ordering in your portfolio page.
  • Add New: Create new portfolio items. (see instructions below)
  • Portfolio Categories: You can assign a category to a post in edit screen. Categories appear as filter in your portfolio page. Also you can create multiple portfolio pages with categories. (see instructions below)

Create A Portfolio Post

Portfolio items are similar to blog posts.

Go to Portfolio > Add New.

Add New Portfolio Post

  • Enter title.
  • Set featured image.
  • Use "Excerp" field to show a short description under the post title in your portfolio page.
  • Choose post type from "Format" box. (see formats below)
  • Publish your portfolio post. (Edit publish date to change post order)

Portfolio Pages

Make A Portfolio Page (with portfolio page template)

This page shows all published portfolio posts.

  • Go to: Pages > Add New.
  • Enter title.
  • Select "Portfolio" template from Page Attributes box.
  • Publish the page.
  • Add this page to your navigation menu. (Appearance > Menus)
  • Also, you can assign a sidebar to this page from Sidebar box.
  • Also, you can assign a featured area to this page from Featured Area box. (see featured area section for more information about the featured area)

Note: Add some text to content of the page to show it like a message in your portfolio page.
Note: Play with post publish date to change item order in your portfolio page.

Portfolio Sidebar

Control portfolio sidebar from Appearance > Customize > Sidebar:

  • Portfolio Category Sidebar: Activate sidebar area for portfolio category pages.
  • Portfolio Post Sidebar: Activate sidebar area for single portfolio posts.

Sidebar for Portfolio Page Template: Adjust sidebar from Sidebar box in edit screen.

Portfolio Widget Area: You can see the Portfolio Sidebar widget area listed in the Widgets page under Appearance menu.

Useful Resources

Learn how to get the most out of the WordPress block editor when publishing your content.


Blog Pageposts page

Create A Blog Page

  • Go to Pages > Add New.
    Add New Page
  • Enter page title.
  • Publish your page.
  • Go to Settings > Reading.
    Reading Settings
  • Set your blog page.
    Homepage Displays
    You must click the Save Changes button at the bottom of the screen for new settings to take effect.

Learn more about Reading Settings

Postsblog posts

Posts have a title, body text, and associated metadata, and they are part of the chronological blog stream. Posts are categorized and tagged, but can not have a hierarchy. Post categories can have a hierarchy. You can nest categories under other categories by making one the "Parent" of the other, creating a group of categories.

Post Categories

You can use categories to define sections of your site and group related posts. The default category is “Uncategorized” until you change it in your writing settings.

Post Tags

You can assign keywords to your posts using tags. Unlike categories, tags have no hierarchy, meaning there’s no relationship from one tag to another.

Create A Post

Go to Posts > Add New.

Add New Post

  • Enter title.
  • Add body text.
  • Set featured image.
  • Assign to a category.
  • Add tags.
  • Select post format. (see formats below)
  • Publish your post.

Post Formats

Some post formats have different style and functionality. You can change post format from "Status & visibility" options in editing screen.

Post Format

Available Formats

  • Standard: Regular post.

  • Status: Background colored post content.

  • Aside: Paper note style background for post content.

  • Gallery: Display multiple images in a rich gallery. Add "Gallery" block to your content.

    Gallery Block


  • Image: Insert an image to make a visual statement. Add "Image" block to your content.

    Image Block


  • Video: Add a simple video player. Add "Video" block to your content.

    Video Block


  • Audio: Add a simple audio player. Add "Audio" block to your content.

    Audio Block


  • Quote: Give quoted text visual emphasis. Add "Quote" block to your content.

    Quote Block


  • Link: Prompt visitors to take action with a button-style link. Add "Buttons" block to your content.

    Button Block


  • Chat: Post content like conversation.

    Sample usage: 

    JOHN: Hey there

MARY: Aye, matey!

JOHN: Huh?

Managing Posts

Hovering over a row in the posts list will display action links that allow you to manage your post. You can perform the following actions:

  • Edit takes you to the editing screen for that post. You can also reach that screen by clicking on the post title.
  • Quick Edit provides inline access to the metadata of your post, allowing you to update post details without leaving this screen.
  • Trash removes your post from this list and places it in the Trash, from which you can permanently delete it.
  • Preview will show you what your draft post will look like if you publish it. View will take you to your live site to view the post. Which link is available depends on your post’s status.

Learn more about Managing Posts, Categories and Tags

Useful Resources

Learn how to get the most out of the WordPress block editor when publishing your content.


Widgetscustom widgets

Widgets are independent sections of content that can be placed into widgetized areas.

Custom Theme Widgets

This theme has custom widgets. Drag and drop widgets to widget areas.

Go to Appearance > Widgets.

Add Widgets

Available Custom Widgets

  • Contact Form: Add a simple contact form.
  • Button: Add a simple button with icon.

Custom Widgets

Customizationpersonalization

Customizer

This theme supports the live theme customizer. You can customize almost every bit of your site from live customizer.

Go to Appearance > Customize.

Customizer

Pluginspowerful plugins

Used Plugins

Translationlocalization

This theme is ready for localization. We have made every string translatable, use a plugin or an editor.

There is a POT file (velin.pot) under languages folder in the theme. It contains all theme texts to translate. In here, translation is localization. Localization mean is not only changing words to another language. It is basically changing texts to another texts. For example; if your local is English (en-US) and in the theme there is title text Browsing Category for category archives. You can change it what you want like Posts under Category in your local.

Plugins

Editor

Note: The translation files are located under languages folder in theme folder.

Updateupdate theme

Update Your Theme

Before you update, it is best practice to always make a backup of your theme folder.

Download the new theme package from your ThemeForest account.

The theme is under "Theme" folder in the package.

Choose to upload the theme via Envato Market plugin or via WordPress or via FTP.

Update Your Theme via Envato Market Plugin

The Envato Market plugin can install WordPress themes purchased from ThemeForest by connecting with the Envato Market API using a secure OAuth personal token. Once your themes are installed WordPress will periodically check for updates, so keeping your items up to date is as simple as a few clicks.

Update Your Theme via WordPress

  • You need to deactivate your theme in the "Appearance > Themes" section by simply activating a different theme. Once you activate a different theme, you can delete your theme. Don't worry, your content will not be lost. (The translation files are located under languages folder in the theme folder.)
  • Then simply upload the new theme file in the "Appearance > Themes" section.
  • Once it uploads, choose to activate the theme.

Update Your Theme via FTP

There are two ways of getting files onto your site, and once there, changing them.

  1. By using an FTP client.
  2. By using the file manager provided in your host's control panel.
  • Go to "/wp-content/themes/" location and backup your current theme folder by saving it to your computer, or you can choose to simply delete it. Your content will not be lost. (The translation files are located under languages folder in the theme folder.)
  • Retrieve the new zipped theme file from your new ThemeForest download, and extract the file to get the theme folder.
  • Then simply drag-and-drop (Upload) the new theme folder into "/wp-content/themes/" location, and activate the theme in the "Appearance > Themes" section. (Choose to "Replace" the current one if you did not delete it.)

Update Your WordPress

Always check out the theme’s page on Themeforest for a new major version of WordPress.

Recommended: Do yourself the WordPress new major version updates. Go to your "Dashboard > Updates" page, and disable automatic updates for new major versions of WordPress. (Switch to automatic updates for security releases only.)