SimpleMag – Magazine theme for creative stuff

Description
SimpleMag – Magazine Theme for Creative Stuff (GPL Licensed)
SimpleMag is a clean, modern WordPress magazine theme crafted for creative publishers, bloggers, and digital magazines. With elegant grids, flexible layouts, and thoughtful typography, SimpleMag helps you showcase articles, galleries, and reviews with style and speed. Distributed under the GPL license by wpshop.net, this theme includes lifetime free updates and limited email support.
✨ Feature Highlights

✔ Editorial-grade layouts: masonry, grid, list, and full-width
✔ Drag-and-drop homepage builder with featured areas
✔ Category mega menu & smart post navigation
✔ Review/rating formats and customizable post meta
✔ Ad-ready spots (header, in-article, sidebar, footer)
✔ Performance-focused, responsive, and retina-ready
✔ WooCommerce support for shop & merch drops
✔ 100% GPL – use on unlimited sites

📖 Detailed Overview
SimpleMag is designed for creative publications that value clarity and personality. Build a bespoke homepage with featured stories, trending grids, and curated category blocks. Enhance engagement with review posts, beautiful galleries, and readable typography. Seamless ad placements help you monetize without sacrificing UX. With WooCommerce support, you can add a shop for merch, presets, or digital products—all within a consistent brand experience.
📊 Comparison Table

Feature
With SimpleMag
Generic Blog Theme

Magazine Layouts
✅ Grid, masonry, featured hero, curated sections
❌ Single-column posts

Editorial Tools
✅ Review formats, category mega menu
⚠ Limited navigation options

Monetization
✅ Built-in ad positions & placements
❌ Manual widgets only

Performance
✅ Lightweight, responsive, retina-ready
⚠ Heavier, slower templates

eCommerce
✅ WooCommerce compatible
⚠ Extra styling required

GPL Licensing
✅ Unlimited sites (via wpshop.net)
❌ Restricted usage

⚙ Installation Guide

Download the theme ZIP from your wpshop.net account.
In WordPress, go to Appearance → Themes → Add New → Upload Theme.
Upload the ZIP, click Install Now, then Activate.
(Optional) Import demo content to replicate the magazine layouts.
Open Appearance → Customize to set logo, colors, typography, and layout options.
Configure menus, widgets, ad spots, and homepage sections.

📜 Licensing Information

✅ GPL Licensed – install on unlimited personal and client websites.
✅ Lifetime free updates included from wpshop.net.
✅ Limited email support for installation and basic setup.
ℹ Independent GPL release – not affiliated with the original developer.

❓ FAQs

Does SimpleMag include multiple homepage layouts?
Yes. Use the builder to mix featured posts, category blocks, sliders, and grids.
Is it ad-ready for monetization?
Yes. There are predefined ad locations in the header, sidebar, in-article, and footer.
Can I run a shop alongside the magazine?
Absolutely. The theme supports WooCommerce for products and merch.
Is the theme optimized for performance and mobile?
Yes. It’s responsive, retina-ready, and built with performance best practices.
Are review/rating posts supported?
Yes. You can enable review formats and show ratings within articles and archives.

🚀 Why Choose SimpleMag – Magazine Theme for Creative Stuff?
Great magazines balance aesthetics and clarity. SimpleMag delivers editorial polish, flexible layouts, fast performance, and built-in monetization—everything a creative publication needs to grow audience and revenue.
Launch your creative magazine today—download SimpleMag from wpshop.net and enjoy GPL freedom, unlimited usage, and lifetime updates.