OldCar - Responsive Blog & Grid WordPress Theme
OldCar theme, it’s a creative HTML5 WordPress Theme that is suitable for personal blog or shows the portfolios. There are two layouts for the blog, the normal layout, and fluid grid view. You can easy to change the main color style with custom options, and it also provides 5 styling for the WordPress custom post formats like Tumblr style. The most important thing is there are many useful shortcodes ready, so the home page not only can show the recent posts, but also you can make a different home page with shortcodes that include a slider, service, team,etc… About more details, you can preview the live demo site and screenshot of Theme options.
If you have any questions, please use Support Forum
Support services include getting SimpleKey theme started, troubleshooting and bug fixes. Regretfully I’m not able to provide support for custom modifications & custom or 3rd party plugins.Support Forum
Please download “Main file”, it’s include help documentation and child theme.
Some Features
- Fully Responsive
- Retina Ready
- Child Theme Included
- Unlimited Color
- Fluid Gridview template included
- Five Post formats(Standard,Audio,Video,Gallery) make your website like tumblr style
- Many easy use shortcodes to help you to create some different layout or elements, custom home page.
- Custom widgets ready
- Google webfonts intergrated
- Translation ready
- Simply Compatible with Woocommerce plugin
- Easy install dummy data included
- Advanced Theme option
- Easy read documentation ready
- And more…
The credits of all pictures in Demo site
All images used in the demo are not included in the theme. They are all licensed under Creative Commons and credited to their respective creator/owner.
Thanks for all great photographer and their awesome pictures!
Changelogs
V2.2- 2017-02-09
- Added category title and description in the archive page.
V2.1- 2016-03-17
- Fixed some compatiblity issue with the new version of WordPress.
- Rewrote some php functions.
- Improved some small CSS issues.
V2.0- 2014-11-21
- Reduce number of H1 tags and add ”.entry-title”,”.author” class name for SEO.
- Fixed the date filter doesn’t work.
- Fixed the custom LOGO cropped issue.
- Added large view effect on the gallery slide pictures.
- Added portfolios template for the front page in “OldCar options > General settings > Homepage Layout”.
V1.9- 2014-04-24
- Fixed the infinite scroll effect doesn’t work in WP3.9
V1.8 – 2014-03-20 – Changed files
- Added two options for switch the layout from standard to fluid gridview in tag and search page.
- Improved the Video responsive on mobile phone.
V1.7 – 2014-03-08
- Fixed tag page doesn’t work and added tag.php file.
- Improved the contact form. (Change the sender email address in email)
- Fixed a bug the height of page will be endless when scrolling down in infinit scrolling.
- Fixed a bug that infinit scrolling doesn’t work on mobile device.
V1.6 – 2014-01-17 – Changed files
- Included a light style child Theme.
- Fixed a bug in search result page.
- Fixed a bug that the gallery will show up in every posts.
- Improved the default menu layout when the custom menu doesn’t exist.
V1.5 – 2014-01-16 – Changed files
- Simply compatible with Woocommerce
- Fixed “Disable Responsive” option doesn’t work.
- Improved Video player responsive.
- Filtered duplicate sticky posts in the normal Loop.
- Added recommended and required plugins notification with TGM-Plugin-Activation.
- Added an new option for gallery post that allow you to close the slideshow.
V1.4 – 2013-08-24
- Fixed the CAPTCHA validation doesn’t work.
- Fixed the linkedin icon doesn’t display.
- Fixed the skills bar doesn’t display correct in the post content.
- Fixed the LOGO is cropped when the height of LOGO container was changed.
- Made the responsive drop menu scrollable in order to display some hidden items.
- Added an option for select the fluid grid wide or narrow.
- Added the author link in post meta information.
- Added the category option for recent posts widget.
V1.3 – 2013-07-03
- Improved the drop menu.
- Improved the excerpt of fluid page that user can customize their own excerpt to instead of auto truncated text.
- Added an option for change the height of LOGO container.
V1.2 – 2013-06-30
- Fixed the shortcodes CSS haven’t been imported into the pages.
V1.1 – 2013-06-29
- Fixed some small issues in portfolios page.
- Fixed the responsive issue.
The infinite scroll at www.littleshreds.nl doesn’t seem to work, as it doesn’t load any more articles.
ReplyDeleteA quick search through these comments told me that it might be a problem with WP3.9 and it’s probably been fixed in the new files. However, I’ve made a lot of changes to the theme, so I don’t want to restore to the parent theme. Could you perhaps tell me what code to change to fix the issue?
Thanks so much!
Hi
ReplyDeleteDownlaod the latest version, try to copy the following files from the new version to your current folder.
- functions.php
- jquery.masonry.min.js
Override the old files. Don’t forget backup the old files first.
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bought the theme and trying to upload it through the wordpress dashboard, but it gives me this message:
ReplyDeleteThe uploaded file exceeds the upload_max_filesize directive in php.ini.
help!
oh, got it to upload…
ReplyDeletebut i looked at the documentation, but must be doing something wrong….the whole homepage area is blank. only the left side widget and logo area come up
got that fixed up too!
ReplyDeletenow my only question is can the homepage fluid tiles just be from a certain category? or does it have to be just the most recent posts in all categories?
Hi, you can set the masonry template for a specific category when you edit it in “posts > categories”, you will find the template option.
ReplyDeleteOnly the homepage shows the most recent posts.
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thanks so much for getting back to me.
ReplyDeleteI was actually hoping that the homepage could be set to just 1 or more categories and NOT be all the recent posts from all categories.
is there a way to do that?
also, i noticed a glitch/bug in the mobile version…when you have a long menu with many items, the site does not let you scroll down to access the lower items on the menu (at least on an iphone).
otherwise, im loving the theme!
Hi
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, there’s no the ready option for output the posts only from the specific categories. Only if you have to customize the source code (However, I’m sorry that we don’t provide the customization service.)
For the second question, I remember I have added a scrollbar for the menu. Could you tell me your link? I will check it.
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memo.mersd.org
ReplyDeleteLet’s try to add the following custom CSS into OldCar options > Custom code > CSS code
ReplyDelete.responsive-menu > ul{min-height:800px;max-height:100%;overflow:auto;overfolow-x:hidden;}
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Hi ThemeVan,
ReplyDeleteJust a quick pre-purchase question. Does the theme support self hosted videos or does it only work with youtube, vimeo, etc. videos?
Hi
ReplyDeleteIf you want to self hosted the videos, you should also add the embed HTML code into the video field when you edit/add the post simply like below
<video id="sampleMovie" src="yourvideo.mov" controls></video>
For more HTML5 video player usage, you can search on google
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Hi and thank you for your response.
ReplyDeleteI’ll use the flowplayer plugin and see how it goes. I have another question. I downloaded and installed the theme and also the child theme. I’d like to make the child theme look exactly like the original theme. How do I go about doing this? I’ve looked at the documentation and it doesn’t provide any info about child themes.
Regards
Hi
ReplyDeleteJust empty style.css file from child theme folder. Only retain the following part.
/*
Theme Name: OldCar Child Theme
Theme URI: http://demo.themevan.com/oldcar
Template:oldcar
Description: A Light Style Child Theme of OldCar.
Author: ThemeVan
Author URI: http://www.themevan.com
License: GNU General Public License and Themeforest general license
License URI: License/README_License.txt
Tags: two-columns,custom-colors,custom-menu,theme-options,translation-ready
Version: 1.0
*/
Making the child theme is customization work, there are many tutorials on google or you can also refer to the WordPress official instruction. http://codex.wordpress.org/Child_Themes
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You can also create your own child theme.
ReplyDeletehi I would like to buy your theme, but first thought was wondering if an upgrade to version 4 Worpdress? and if the issue was compatible with Visual Composer?
ReplyDeletethanks so much
Hi
ReplyDelete1. Yes, it’s compatible with WP 4.0 +
2. Unfortunately, no, it’s not compatible with VC, all elements are based on the shortcode generator.
Thank you!
I installed the template and all is good. One problem tho is that the portfolio section (which is now the home page) does not open up page #2. I have 33 portfolio items and have set it to maximum at 21. When I click on pagination “2” it does not open the rest of the portfolio.
ReplyDeleteIs there a way we can increase maximum portfolio count so there is no need for a pagination?
Hi
ReplyDeleteI have replied you in the support forum. Can you tell me your website link first?
Thanks!
Hi, I found your theme and I’m really interested to use it for my new homepage. My question is, is it possible to embed Spotify so that I can see it as “featured” on the “home” section so that you (I) can press on the play button without clickin on the link to the single post? (Like video without featured image)
ReplyDeleteBest regards
LJ
Hi
ReplyDeleteIf Spotify embed code is also using the iframe tag, I think yes, but maybe you need to make a little style adjustment in order to display the player more suitable, for example the width or height of the iframe.
Thanks!
Hi, thanks a lot, I purchased it and I’m very happy with it. But I’ve one question, I grabbed the chance and changed the width of the post(s), but what do I have to use to change also the width of the page(s)? I used this here for the posts in Custom CSS:
ReplyDelete/Standard/
.post{width:700px;}
/Notebook/
@media all and (max-width: 1349px) {
.post{width:600px;}
}
/Small screen or tablet/
@media all and (max-width: 1023px) {
.post{width:100%;}
}
/Mobile/
@media all and (max-width: 480px) {
.post{width:100%;}
}
Thanks and best regards
LJ
Hi
ReplyDeleteYou can try to change .post to .page, for example
.post,
.page{width:700px;}
@media all and (max-width: 1349px) {
.post,
.page{width:600px;}
}
@media all and (max-width: 1023px) {
.post,
.page{width:100%;}
}
@media all and (max-width: 480px) {
.post,
.page{width:100%;}
}
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Is it possible to have other items pinned to the homepage besides posts? Like pages and social media feeds?
ReplyDeleteHi
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, there’s no this feature in this blog theme. Only if you customize the home page file (index.php).
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Okay can you tell me how to customize?
ReplyDeleteIt’s not easy to say it clearly, becase it’s depending on your detailed needs.
ReplyDeleteI found some articles that you can refer to
https://wordpress.org/support/topic/display-content-of-a-specific-page-on-home-page
http://premium.wpmudev.org/blog/how-to-show-wordpress-pages-on-your-homepage/
Generally, you should learn to use query_posts function to display the page on the homepage, and put your own HTML makeup in the while loop.
By the way, so regrettably the big customization issue is not include the support.
I download the file to my computer oldc. in oldcar_v2.0.zip and oldcar_child_light.zip. Which one will install WordPress. And what should I do on my page after installing additional installations for obtaining an image like that in your demo. I only come second column blank pages. I want to be like the demo. Then I upload my own information.
ReplyDeleteHe had a part in a sample import’m already used design. I was installing a copy of the demo to WordPress. Is there such a real chance to
Hi
ReplyDeleteYou should install oldcar_v2.0.zip, this is the parent theme, then, import the sample date via “tools > import”, then your site will be as same as the demo.
Oldcar_child_light.zip is only a child theme which depend on the parent theme, if you like the light style, you can install and active it.
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I want to make the text under the logo of the minor characters . How do I perform . in the demo CEATIV & PORTFOLIO BLOG THEME
ReplyDeleteHi
ReplyDeletePlease add the following CSS into “OldCar options > Custom Code > CSS code”
h3.logo-sub{text-transform:none;}
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Dear customers,
ReplyDeleteI’m Van’s partner, I will handle the support work until Van is OK. If you have questions, you can still add comment below, I will reply as soon as possible.
Hello,
ReplyDeleteI have a problem with my site on mobile devices. When i go to the site on my iphone i have problems with te menu. It don’t fit. When i looking on a Antroid device there is no problem. How can i fix it? Can i make the menu smaller?
My site is:
http://www.creatieveondersteuning.nl
Hi
ReplyDeleteCould you post a screenshot of it which you check it on your iphone?
By the way, please use buyer account to submit questions.
Thanks!
i want to ask u that,,,,can we apply this ur theme to my website??? which is www.bestbeautycareblog.com waiting for ur answer, thanks
ReplyDeleteHi
ReplyDeleteIt’s hard to answer this kind of question, All that is depending on your needs, if you think OldCar theme can meet your needs, well you can use it. This theme is also a blog theme.
Thanks
thanks for ur answer,,,but can u please give me a link or two of ur best themes that have GRID layouts, thanks
ReplyDeleteHi, we only have OldCar theme which is using Grid Layout for blog.
ReplyDeletePre-Sales Question:
ReplyDeleteGood day, a client of mine loves this theme, however they would also like to have a ‘header image’, similar to this: http://2summers.net/
Is this possible?
Thanks….
Hi, there’s no option to place a banner, only if you customize the php file, add the banner by yourself.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
is there a html version of this?
ReplyDeleteHi, unfortunately, there’ no HTML version. Thanks
ReplyDeleteHello! I Updated the theme this morning to 2.1 and now I get this error! See also at: http://meetraoul.nl
ReplyDeleteERROR IS:
ulti-image metabox filter*/ add_filter(‘images_cpt’,’portfolio_image_cpt’); function portfolio_image_cpt(){ $cpts = array(‘portfolio’); return $cpts; } add_filter(‘list_images’,’portfolio_list_images’); function portfolio_list_images(){ $picts = array( ‘image1’ => ‘_image1’, ‘image2’ => ‘_image2’, ‘image3’ => ‘_image3’, ‘image4’ => ‘_image4’, ‘image5’ => ‘_image5’, ‘image6’ => ‘_image6’, ‘image7’ => ‘_image7’, ‘image8’ => ‘_image8’, ‘image9’ => ‘_image9’, ‘image10’ => ‘_image10’, ‘image11’ => ‘_image11’, ‘image12’ => ‘_image12’, ‘image13’ => ‘_image13’, ‘image14’ => ‘_image14’, ‘image15’ => ‘_image15’, ); return $picts; } ?>
Can you help me out?
Hi
ReplyDeletePlease install this plugin https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/multi-image-metabox.zip I use this plugin to instead of gallery metabox.
Thanks
Hi there, could you please update the change log respectively the changed files? Actually the last version which occurs in the change files log is 2.0.
ReplyDeleteBtw. is there a way to automatically update Version 2 to 2.1?
Thanks in advance!
Thomas
Hi
ReplyDeleteWe includes the changed files log in the changelogs.txt which is included in the theme folder.
Automatic updates should work like a charm if you install Envato WordPress Toolkit plugin, the detail instructions here. https://github.com/envato/envato-wordpress-toolkit
As always though, ensure you backup your site just in case.
Thanks!
Hello,
ReplyDeleteI have a small problem on my site smoketrip.it.
If I go to any page (for example: http://www.smoketrip.it/lista-sigarette-italiane/) or article (for example: http://www.smoketrip.it/marijuana/terapeutica-italia-situazione/ ) has enabled the infinite scroll, and will not do so, I want to keep only homepage. How can I disable it?
Thanks!
Hi
ReplyDeleteI found your theme version is still v1.9, if possible, you can update your theme to v2.1, and check again.
If the issue is still insisted, please let me know, I will check the page source codes again.
Thanks!
hi,
ReplyDeletehow can i create a page, with a post categies plz ?
exemple : page car, with some description text and list car’s post ? ty
Hi
ReplyDeleteI updated the theme, so first of all, you can reinstall the new version, then go to Posts > categories, edit the category, then you can add the description text there, add this category to the menu via Appearance > Menus.
Thanks!