Salient
When it comes to picking a WordPress theme that's both aesthetically pleasing and functionally robust, it's like finding a diamond in the rough. Salient is that rare gem. It's not just any theme; it’s a tool that transforms your website into a visual masterpiece. Ready to explore what makes Salient stand out? Let's dive right in!
What is Salient?
Salient is a responsive and versatile WordPress theme that’s designed to enhance the visual appeal and usability of your website. Renowned for its stunning design and powerful features, it's a popular choice for creatives, businesses, and bloggers who aim to make a strong visual impact.
Key Features of Salient
1. Rich Visuals and Responsive Design
Salient is a dream come true for anyone who values design. Every element is crafted with attention to detail, ensuring that your site not only looks fantastic on desktops but also on tablets and smartphones. The theme’s responsiveness guarantees that all visitors have a seamless viewing experience, regardless of their device.
2. Extensive Library of Demo Content
Getting started with Salient is like playing in a sandbox full of toys. It offers an extensive range of pre-designed demos that cater to different niches. Whether you’re setting up a portfolio, an e-commerce store, or a corporate website, there’s a ready-to-use demo just for you.
3. Highly Customizable
Flexibility is where Salient truly shines. With an intuitive options panel, you can tweak nearly every aspect of your site. Change layouts, adjust colors, select from hundreds of fonts, and more—all without touching a single line of code.
4. Advanced Page Builder
Salient comes equipped with a tailored version of the WPBakery Page Builder, enhancing it with exclusive elements and templates. This means building your pages is as easy as dragging and dropping elements where you want them.
5. Stunning Portfolio Options
For creative professionals, the portfolio is the heart of the website. Salient offers more than a dozen portfolio layouts, allowing you to showcase your work in a style that best suits your brand.
Ease of Use
Despite its depth of features, Salient is surprisingly user-friendly. Setting up is straightforward, thanks to the one-click demo import feature. From there, customizing your site is intuitive, making Salient an excellent choice for WordPress novices and seasoned pros alike.
Performance and SEO
Speed and search engine optimization are critical for any website. Salient is optimized for fast loading times, which is crucial for keeping your visitors happy and engaged. Moreover, it's built with SEO best practices in mind, helping your site rank well in search engine results.
Customer Support and Community
When you choose Salient, you're not just getting a theme—you're also gaining access to a supportive community and reliable customer support. The theme developers are responsive and eager to help, ensuring you can overcome any technical challenges swiftly.
Pricing and Licensing
Salient is available for purchase on the ThemeForest marketplace. The pricing includes all future updates and six months of support, which can be extended for a nominal fee.
Real-Life Success Stories
Numerous businesses and bloggers have seen their websites transform with Salient. From increased engagement to higher sales, the testimonials speak volumes of its capability to elevate an online presence.
Conclusion
Salient is more than just a WordPress theme—it's a comprehensive toolkit that empowers you to build a visually stunning and high-performing website. Its combination of aesthetic appeal, robust functionality, and user-friendly interface makes it a top choice for anyone looking to create an impressive online presence. Whether you’re a blogger, business owner, or creative professional, Salient has everything you need to create a site that not only looks incredible but also performs brilliantly.
This in-depth look at Salient should give you a clear idea of its capabilities and how it can help transform your digital landscape. If you're ready to make a visual statement with your website, Salient is the way to go!
let me tell you about this awesome WordPress theme I stumbled upon—Salient. If you’re into building websites, you gotta check this out.
First off, Salient is super user-friendly. I’m not a tech wizard, but setting it up was a breeze. It’s got this drag-and-drop feature that makes designing pages so much fun. Seriously, it’s like playing with digital Lego blocks. You just pick what you like and place it where you want.
The themes and templates are another highlight. They look sleek and modern. Whether you’re making a blog, a portfolio, or an online store, Salient has got you covered. The designs are not only eye-catching but also super responsive. I tested my site on my phone, tablet, and laptop, and it looked perfect on all of them.
Customization is a big deal for me, and Salient nails it. You can tweak colors, fonts, and layouts with just a few clicks. It’s perfect for those of us who like to add a personal touch without diving into complicated code.
And let’s talk about performance. My site loads fast, which is a huge plus. Nobody likes waiting, right? Salient ensures your visitors have a smooth experience, keeping them happy and engaged.
In short, if you want a stylish, easy-to-use, and powerful theme for your WordPress site, give Salient a try. It’s been a game-changer for me, and I bet you’ll love it too!
v16.3.0 (6/25/24)
Added
- Added WooCommerce 9.0.x compatibility
- Added Latest Google fonts
- Added Latest WPBakery page builder plugin
Fixed
- Fixed Inline Images page builder element in flex column margin
- Fixed Split Line Header page builder element to be able to utilize decimals in responsive viewports
- Fixed Single Image element to be able to use transforms with scroll position animation at the same time
- Fixed Header Inherits Row Color theme option to work in portfolio projects
- Fixed Delay JavaScript theme option when using Split Line Heading page builder element with Fit Text option
- Fixed third party plugin conflicts that also load Spectrum colorpicker
- Fixed Single Image page builder element link to large image to correctly load full size image
- Fixed Lottie page builder element to load previews correctly in editor modal
Updated
- Updated Salient WPbakery to v7.7.2
- Updated Salient Core plugin to v2.1.0
- Updated screen reader text for blog posts in Post Grid for better SEO
v16.2.2 (4/17/24)
Updated
- Updated Salient Core plugin to v2.0.9
- Fixed Regression in Nectar icon class from over-escaping
v16.2.1 (4/17/24)
Added
- Added Theme option to toggle header dropdown menu delay
- Added Latest WPBakery page builder plugin
Fixed
- Fixed Global Sections to render correctly when more than 20 exist in post type
- Fixed Animated anchor link to not break video lightbox elements with Delay JS Execution performance option enabled
- Fixed Fixed invalid CSS properties in dynamic styles
- Fixed Flickity Carousel performance in FireFox browser
- Fixed PHP error for legacy users coming from < v8.5 to current
Updated
- Updated Salient WPbakery Page Builder plugin to v7.6
- Updated Salient Core plugin to v2.0.8
- SECURITY: Fixed Authenticated (Contributor+) level only LFI vulnerability
- Updated Salient Shortcodes to v1.5.4
- SECURITY: Fixed Authenticated (Contributor+) level only LFI vulnerability
- SECURITY: Fixed Authenticated (Contributor+) level only XSS vulnerability
v16.2.0 (3/25/24)
Added
- Added WPBakery SEO functionality
- Added Functionality for "Single Image" page builder element to display preview images in backend editor
- Added Aria label options for "Single Image" page builder element
- Added New filters "nectar_simple_dropdown_ocm_location" and "nectar_post_header_hentry_class"
- Added Fallback rendering of Global Sections when Salient theme is not active
- Added Forced Aspect Ratio option to "Image Gallery" > Nectar Slider
- Added New options Render tag options for Nectar Slider heading field
Fixed
- Fixed WooCommerce "Layered Navigation" widget to start open on mobile
- Fixed Delay JavaScript Execution performance option with "Rotating Words Title" page builder element
- Fixed Contact Form 7 Loading indicator position
- Fixed Post Loop Builder element > Mouse Indicator text when using multiple instances on the same page
- Fixed Post Loop Builder element to render button style correctly when using Portfolio post type
- Fixed Conflict with WooCommerce high performance order storage (HPOS) and admin plugin notices
- Fixed Header "Menu Bottom Bar" layout logo class name issue
- Fixed Page Full Screen Rows > Scrollbar Overflow option to scroll to next section better on Android devices
- Fixed Split Line Heading page builder element to utilize custom line height correctly on all devices
- Fixed RTL issues with Call to Action page builder element
- Fixed RTL issues with WooCommerce cart/checkout/quickview
- Fixed Image Gallery element to render correctly inside of "Toggle" page builder element
- Fixed Flickity Carousel 1 column mobile layout option
- Fixed "Recent Posts" page builder element to render titles correctly when using custom heading option
- Fixed X icon in Salient Social plugin
Updated
- Updated Salient WPbakery Page Builder plugin to v7.5
- Updated Salient Core plugin to v2.0.7
- Updated Salient Social plugin to v1.2.5
- Updated Salient Portfolio plugin to v1.7.6
- Updated Salient Nectar Slider plugin to v1.7.6
- Updated Interactive Map > Google Map option to use latest API (fixes deprecration notices)
v16.1.3 (1/4/24)
Added
- Added ability to define screen reader text for "Column" page builder element > Column Link
- Added ability to define screen reader text for "Icon" page builder element
- Added option for "Direction" to text page builder elements to allow for manually setting RTL vs LTR displays, regardless of the current language direction
- Added styling for new WooCommerce block based cart/checkout
Fixed
- Fixed error that would occur if the Salient Core plugin was active without WPBakery being active
- Fixed accessibility color contrast issue with "Skip to main content" link
- Fixed blog excerpt to show correct text when Nectar Slider is used as top level element in post
- Fixed "Tabs" page builder element when nesting "WooCommerce Products" > Carousel inside
- Fixed WooCommerce Account login/register when using theme performance option to "Delay JavaScript Execution"
- Fixed Column BG image > BG Position issue when using Global Sections
- Fixed WooCommerce minicart to reveal normally when first product is added through AJAX in an empty cart
- Fixed WooCommerce header nav cart link to display count correctly after updating through AJAX on mobile
- Fixed duplicate ID HTML validation issue with "Menu Bottom Bar" header layout
- Fixed responsive column padding to correctly override desktop values for tablet and mobile
- Fixed custom header navigation search trigger class name (.nectar-search-open-trigger) functionality
- Fixed PHP notices when importing older demos
- Fixed RTL styling issues with various blog elements, and header navigation arrows
- Fixed "Star Rating" page builder element to display 3.5 star option correctly
- Fixed Global Section page builder element to be overridable from child theme
- Fixed Post Loop Builder to correctly display date when it's the only meta item selected
Updated
- Updated Salient Core to v2.0.6
- Updated Salient Demo Importer to v1.6.2