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SmartBox – Responsive WordPress Bootstrap Theme

Name: SmartBox – Responsive WordPress Bootstrap Theme 1.6.2
SKU: 9334
Price: 3.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Version 1.6.2

SKU: 9334

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Product details

Version on file: 1.6.2
Marketplace: Themeforest
Type: Theme
Released: May 6, 2018
License: GPL
Live demo: View the developer's demo

About SmartBox – Responsive WordPress Bootstrap Theme 1.6.2

SmartBox is a WordPress theme built on Twitter Bootstrap. The listing says it contains 20+ unique pages that can be customised for a business or creative agency website, and that it also works as a blog. It was designed mobile-first and is described as tested on iPad and iPhone.

The file on record is version 1.6.2 from May 2018, so it predates current WordPress and PHP releases. Test it on a staging site before using it live. The listing doesn't say whether it supports WooCommerce, so if you plan to sell products, check the documentation in the package first.

Key features

Bootstrap-based layout: The theme is built on Twitter Bootstrap and designed from mobile up.
Retina-ready: Upload a logo at double size and the theme handles retina displays; 36 retina backgrounds are bundled with instructions.
Shortcodes and generator: 38 shortcodes, plus a shortcode generator that previews the result as you change options.
Blog post formats and timeline: Supports post formats and a Facebook-style timeline with endless scrolling.
Sliders and lightbox: Includes Flexslider with touch gestures and Fancybox 2.

Is it right for you?

A good fit for

Small business or agency sites that need a ready set of page layouts
Bloggers who like a timeline-style feed with endless scrolling

Look elsewhere if

Stores that need a modern WooCommerce design, since the listing doesn't state WooCommerce support
Sites that need current page-builder or block-editor integration, which the listing doesn't mention

How to install SmartBox – Responsive WordPress Bootstrap Theme 1.6.2

1
Download the file
Open My Account → Downloads and download the product. If the archive contains several zips (documentation, child theme, licensing files), you need the one named after the product.
2
Find the installable theme zip
Theme packages often bundle the theme, a child theme, plugins and docs. The installable theme is the zip that has style.css at its top level.
3
Upload it to WordPress
Go to Appearance → Themes → Add New Theme → Upload Theme, choose the theme zip, then Install Now and Activate.
4
Install the recommended plugins
Most premium themes show a notice listing their required plugins. Install those before importing any demo content.

Notes for this product

The theme bundles its own slider and lightbox scripts. If you already use a separate lightbox or slider plugin, disable one of them to avoid conflicts.

Getting started: using SmartBox – Responsive WordPress Bootstrap Theme 1.6.2

Test on a staging site. The file dates from 2018, so install and activate it on a copy of your site first.
Upload your logo. Add a logo at twice the display size so retina screens stay sharp.
Build your pages. Create pages from the included templates and use the shortcode generator for columns, buttons and other elements.
Choose a background and blog layout. Pick one of the bundled backgrounds or upload your own, then set the blog layout you want.

Common problems and fixes

Sliders or lightbox stop working after a plugin update

Why it happens: Another plugin loads its own copy of jQuery or a lightbox library and conflicts with the theme's scripts.
How to fix it: Deactivate plugins one at a time to find the conflict, and keep only one lightbox and one slider active.

“The package could not be installed. The theme is missing the style.css stylesheet.”

Why it happens: The full download package was uploaded instead of the theme zip inside it.
How to fix it: Unzip the package and upload the zip that contains style.css at its top level.

“The link you followed has expired.” when uploading

Why it happens: The zip is larger than your server's PHP upload limit (upload_max_filesize / post_max_size).
How to fix it: Raise the upload limit in your hosting control panel, or unzip the file and upload the folder to wp-content/themes with your host's file manager or SFTP.

Demo import stops part-way or times out

Why it happens: The server hits its execution-time or memory limit during the import.
How to fix it: Raise max_execution_time and memory_limit with your host, then re-run the importer; importing content, widgets and settings separately also helps.

Pages look broken right after activating

Why it happens: The theme's required plugins (page builder, theme core plugin) aren't installed yet.
How to fix it: Install and activate everything in the theme's required-plugins notice, then reload.

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