Below is a clear, practical checklist of what to include in a WordPress theme ZIP, plus what actually makes it feel “great” and on-brand with Studio1Live / Templates.

1️⃣ Minimum files WordPress REQUIRES (must-have)

Your ZIP should unzip to one folder (the theme name).

studio1live-templates-theme/
├── style.css
├── index.php
├── functions.php
└── screenshot.png

Without these → WordPress will reject the theme.

2️⃣ Core theme files (professional-grade)

Add these to avoid “junk theme” vibes:

studio1live-templates-theme/
├── header.php
├── footer.php
├── page.php
├── single.php
├── archive.php
├── search.php
├── 404.php
├── sidebar.php

These allow:

Pages
Blog posts
Categories
Tags
Search
Clean fallbacks

3️⃣ Match your Templates site look (MOST IMPORTANT)

You already have a beautiful storefront CSS. Reuse it.

Add this folder:

assets/
├── css/
│   └── templates-style.css
├── js/
│   └── templates-ui.js
└── img/

Then in functions.php enqueue it:

function s1l_assets() {
  wp_enqueue_style(
    's1l-templates',
    get_theme_file_uri('/assets/css/templates-style.css'),
    [],
    '1.0'
  );
}
add_action('wp_enqueue_scripts', 's1l_assets');

👉 You can copy your existing /templates/assets/css/style.css, trim admin-only parts, and drop it here.

That’s how you visually unify both worlds.

4️⃣ Theme metadata (SELLS your theme)

`style.css` header (VERY important)

This is what customers see.

/*
Theme Name: Studio1Live Templates Theme
Theme URI: https://studio1live.com/templates
Author: Studio1Live
Author URI: https://studio1live.com
Description: Dark, modern WordPress theme designed to match the Studio1Live Templates storefront. Built for product blogs, release notes, and tutorials.
Version: 1.0.0
License: Commercial
Text Domain: studio1live
*/

This instantly makes it feel premium.

5️⃣ Screenshot that converts

`screenshot.png`

Size: 1200 × 900
Dark UI
Hero section + cards
“Templates” vibe
Logo visible

This is HUGE for perceived quality.

6️⃣ Add optional “wow” features (easy wins)

These take your theme from “nice” → “sellable”.

A) Custom Homepage Template

Create:

page-home.php

With:

Hero (matching Templates site)
“Latest Releases”
“Featured Tools”
“From the Blog”

WordPress will let users select it as homepage.

B) Theme Options (simple, not bloated)

Add:

inc/
└── theme-options.php

Let user set:

Accent color
Logo
Header button URL (“View Templates”)
Dark/light toggle (optional)

C) Gutenberg-friendly blocks

Make sure:

No page builder dependency
Looks great in default editor
Wide/full-width support enabled

add_theme_support('align-wide');
add_theme_support('editor-styles');

7️⃣ SEO + performance ready (buyers care)

In functions.php:

add_theme_support('title-tag');
add_theme_support('post-thumbnails');
add_theme_support('html5', ['search-form','gallery','caption']);

Don’t bundle SEO plugins — let users choose.

8️⃣ Documentation (THIS boosts sales)

Include a README.txt in the ZIP:

README.txt

Contents:

How to install theme
How to set homepage
How to match Templates colors
Recommended plugins (optional)
Support link

People WILL pay more when docs exist.

9️⃣ What NOT to include (important)

❌ No:

node_modules
.git
cPanel files
API keys
Your templates admin system
Hardcoded URLs to localhost

Keep it clean.

🔥 Suggested ZIP structure (FINAL)

studio1live-templates-theme.zip
└── studio1live-templates-theme/
    ├── style.css
    ├── index.php
    ├── functions.php
    ├── header.php
    ├── footer.php
    ├── page.php
    ├── single.php
    ├── archive.php
    ├── search.php
    ├── 404.php
    ├── screenshot.png
    ├── README.txt
    ├── page-home.php
    ├── assets/
    │   ├── css/templates-style.css
    │   ├── js/templates-ui.js
    │   └── img/
    └── inc/
        └── theme-options.php

Pricing guidance (since you’re selling)

Basic theme: $29
Theme + demo content: $39
Theme + child theme + docs: $49

Studio1Live Templates WordPress Theme (copy/paste files)

This is a complete, sellable WordPress theme scaffold that matches your /templates storefront vibe (dark hero, cards, neon-blue/purple accents). It includes:

Homepage template (hero + featured + latest posts)
Blog templates (single, archive, search, 404)
Customizer options (logo, accent color, header button, footer links)
Product Cards block pattern (for your Templates + Downloads links)
Sports Articles setup (category + embed helpers + shortcode)
README instructions

Create a folder named:

studio1live-templates-theme/

Then add the files exactly as shown below.

1) style.css

/*
Theme Name: Studio1Live Templates Theme
Theme URI: https://studio1live.com/templates
Author: Studio1Live
Author URI: https://studio1live.com
Description: Dark, modern WordPress theme designed to match the Studio1Live Templates storefront. Built for product blogs, release notes, sports articles, and tutorials.
Version: 1.0.0
License: Commercial
Text Domain: studio1live
*/

:root{
  --bg:#070b14;
  --panel:#0c1326;
  --card:#0f1a33;
  --text:#eaf0ff;
  --muted:rgba(234,240,255,.75);
  --line:rgba(234,240,255,.12);
  --brand:#4f8cff;
  --brand2:#7c5cff;
  --radius:18px;
  --shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
  --max: 1160px;
}

*{box-sizing:border-box}
html,body{height:100%}
body{
  margin:0;
  font-family: system-ui,-apple-system,Segoe UI,Roboto,Arial,sans-serif;
  background: radial-gradient(1200px 700px at 15% -10%, rgba(79,140,255,.22), transparent 60%),
              radial-gradient(900px 600px at 85% -20%, rgba(124,92,255,.18), transparent 55%),
              linear-gradient(180deg, #050815 0%, #070b14 60%, #050815 100%);
  color: var(--text);
  line-height:1.6;
  overflow-x:hidden;
}

a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
a:hover{opacity:.95}
img{max-width:100%;display:block}

/* WordPress content defaults */
.wp-site-blocks, .site{min-height:100%}
.entry-content{max-width:var(--max);margin:0 auto;padding:0 16px}
.entry-content p{color:var(--muted)}
.entry-content h1,.entry-content h2,.entry-content h3{color:var(--text);line-height:1.2}

/* Buttons */
.s1l-btn{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:10px;
  padding:10px 14px;border-radius:14px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.2px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand), var(--brand2));
  color:#071026;box-shadow: 0 10px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.22);
}
.s1l-btn:hover{transform:translateY(-1px)}
.s1l-btn:active{transform:none}
.s1l-btn.ghost{background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);color:var(--text);box-shadow:none}

/* Layout helpers */
.s1l-wrap{max-width:var(--max);margin:0 auto;padding:0 16px}
.s1l-section{padding:42px 0}

/* Header */
.s1l-topbar{
  margin:18px auto 0;max-width:var(--max);
  padding:14px 16px;border-radius:24px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.s1l-brand{display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:center}
.s1l-logo{
  width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:16px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--brand),var(--brand2));
  display:grid;place-items:center;font-weight:900;color:#071026;
}
.s1l-brand-title{font-weight:900;letter-spacing:.2px}
.s1l-nav{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center}
.s1l-nav a{color:rgba(234,240,255,.85);padding:8px 10px;border-radius:12px;border:1px solid transparent}
.s1l-nav a:hover{border-color:rgba(79,140,255,.35);background:rgba(255,255,255,.04)}

/* Hero */
.s1l-hero{
  padding:28px 0 18px;
}
.s1l-hero-inner{
  border-radius:24px;padding:26px 22px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(79,140,255,.20), rgba(124,92,255,.14)),
    radial-gradient(900px 400px at 10% 0%, rgba(255,255,255,.08), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.06), rgba(255,255,255,.02));
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow);
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.s1l-hero h1{margin:0;font-size:clamp(24px,3vw,38px);line-height:1.05}
.s1l-hero p{margin:8px 0 0;color:var(--muted);max-width:72ch}
.s1l-hero-actions{margin-top:14px;display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap}

/* Grid cards */
.s1l-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:14px}
@media(min-width:720px){.s1l-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}}
@media(min-width:1040px){.s1l-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr))}}

.s1l-card{
  border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  background:
    radial-gradient(700px 300px at 20% 0%, rgba(79,140,255,.12), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.06), rgba(255,255,255,.03));
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
}
.s1l-card-body{padding:14px 14px 16px}
.s1l-card h3{margin:0;font-size:18px;line-height:1.2}
.s1l-card .meta{margin-top:8px;color:var(--muted);font-size:14px;min-height:42px}
.s1l-tags{display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:10px}
.s1l-tag{font-size:12px;padding:6px 10px;border-radius:999px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);color:rgba(234,240,255,.88)}
.s1l-actions{margin-top:12px;display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap}

/* Post cards */
.s1l-post-card .thumb{height:160px;background:rgba(0,0,0,.25)}
.s1l-post-card .thumb img{width:100%;height:160px;object-fit:cover}

/* Footer */
.s1l-footer{border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);padding:26px 0;color:rgba(234,240,255,.7)}
.s1l-footer a{color:rgba(234,240,255,.8);border-bottom:1px solid transparent}
.s1l-footer a:hover{border-bottom-color:rgba(79,140,255,.45)}

/* Gutenberg blocks spacing */
.wp-block{max-width:var(--max)}
.wp-block-image{margin:0}

/* Forms */
input, textarea, select{
  padding:11px 12px;border-radius:14px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);color:var(--text);outline:none;
}
input:focus, textarea:focus, select:focus{border-color:rgba(79,140,255,.55);box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(79,140,255,.18)}

/* Accessibility */
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.s1l-btn:hover{transform:none}}

2) functions.php

<?php
/**
 * Studio1Live Templates Theme
 */

if (!defined('ABSPATH')) exit;

function s1l_theme_setup(){
  add_theme_support('title-tag');
  add_theme_support('post-thumbnails');
  add_theme_support('html5', ['search-form','gallery','caption','style','script']);
  add_theme_support('align-wide');
  add_theme_support('editor-styles');

  register_nav_menus([
    'primary' => __('Primary Menu', 'studio1live'),
    'footer'  => __('Footer Menu', 'studio1live'),
  ]);
}
add_action('after_setup_theme', 's1l_theme_setup');

function s1l_assets(){
  wp_enqueue_style('s1l-style', get_stylesheet_uri(), [], '1.0.0');
  wp_enqueue_script('s1l-ui', get_theme_file_uri('/assets/js/templates-ui.js'), [], '1.0.0', true);
}
add_action('wp_enqueue_scripts', 's1l_assets');

/**
 * Customizer options (branding + header button)
 */
function s1l_customize_register($wp_customize){
  $wp_customize->add_section('s1l_brand', [
    'title' => 'Studio1Live Branding',
    'priority' => 30,
  ]);

  $wp_customize->add_setting('s1l_accent', [
    'default' => '#4f8cff',
    'transport' => 'refresh',
  ]);
  $wp_customize->add_control(new WP_Customize_Color_Control($wp_customize, 's1l_accent_ctrl', [
    'label' => 'Accent Color',
    'section' => 's1l_brand',
    'settings' => 's1l_accent',
  ]));

  $wp_customize->add_setting('s1l_header_btn_text', ['default' => 'View Templates']);
  $wp_customize->add_control('s1l_header_btn_text_ctrl', [
    'label' => 'Header Button Text',
    'section' => 's1l_brand',
    'settings' => 's1l_header_btn_text',
    'type' => 'text'
  ]);

  $wp_customize->add_setting('s1l_header_btn_url', ['default' => '/templates/']);
  $wp_customize->add_control('s1l_header_btn_url_ctrl', [
    'label' => 'Header Button URL',
    'section' => 's1l_brand',
    'settings' => 's1l_header_btn_url',
    'type' => 'text'
  ]);

  $wp_customize->add_setting('s1l_footer_note', ['default' => 'Build. Ship. Own your assets. — Studio1Live']);
  $wp_customize->add_control('s1l_footer_note_ctrl', [
    'label' => 'Footer Note',
    'section' => 's1l_brand',
    'settings' => 's1l_footer_note',
    'type' => 'text'
  ]);
}
add_action('customize_register', 's1l_customize_register');

/**
 * Apply accent color to CSS variables
 */
function s1l_inline_css(){
  $accent = get_theme_mod('s1l_accent', '#4f8cff');
  $css = ":root{--brand: {$accent};}";
  wp_add_inline_style('s1l-style', $css);
}
add_action('wp_enqueue_scripts', 's1l_inline_css', 20);

/**
 * Shortcodes (for your sports articles + embeds)
 */

// [s1l_button text="Buy" url="https://..."]
function s1l_button_sc($atts){
  $a = shortcode_atts(['text'=>'Open','url'=>'#','type'=>''], $atts);
  $cls = 's1l-btn' . ($a['type']==='ghost' ? ' ghost' : '');
  $url = esc_url($a['url']);
  $txt = esc_html($a['text']);
  return "<a class=\"{$cls}\" href=\"{$url}\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">{$txt}</a>";
}
add_shortcode('s1l_button', 's1l_button_sc');

// [s1l_embed url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=..."]
function s1l_embed_sc($atts){
  $a = shortcode_atts(['url'=>''], $atts);
  if (!$a['url']) return '';
  $html = wp_oembed_get($a['url']);
  if ($html) return "<div class=\"s1l-card\" style=\"padding:14px\">{$html}</div>";
  return '<a href="'.esc_url($a['url']).'" target="_blank" rel="noopener">'.esc_html($a['url']).'</a>';
}
add_shortcode('s1l_embed', 's1l_embed_sc');

/**
 * Block Pattern: Product Cards (your known links)
 */
function s1l_register_patterns(){
  if (!function_exists('register_block_pattern')) return;

  register_block_pattern('studio1live/product-cards', [
    'title' => 'Studio1Live Product Cards',
    'categories' => ['buttons','featured'],
    'content' => "<!-- wp:group {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"constrained\"}} -->
<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":2} -->
<h2>Featured Tools & Templates</h2>
<!-- /wp:heading -->

<!-- wp:columns -->
<div class=\"wp-block-columns\"><!-- wp:column -->
<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p><strong>Templates Storefront</strong><br/>Your live templates site.</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:shortcode -->[s1l_button text=\"Open Templates\" url=\"/templates/\"]<!-- /wp:shortcode --></div>
<!-- /wp:column -->

<!-- wp:column -->
<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p><strong>Fix Your Own Credit Downloads</strong><br/>Your EDD product library.</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:shortcode -->[s1l_button text=\"Open Downloads\" url=\"https://fixyourowncredit.studio1live.com/downloads\"]<!-- /wp:shortcode --></div>
<!-- /wp:column -->

<!-- wp:column -->
<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p><strong>LinkStorm Demo</strong><br/>Tag extractor demo site.</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:shortcode -->[s1l_button text=\"Open LinkStorm\" url=\"https://studio1live.com/linkstorm/\" type=\"ghost\"]<!-- /wp:shortcode --></div>
<!-- /wp:column --></div>
<!-- /wp:columns -->
</div>
<!-- /wp:group -->"
  ]);
}
add_action('init', 's1l_register_patterns');

3) header.php

<!doctype html>
<html <?php language_attributes(); ?>>
<head>
  <meta charset="<?php bloginfo('charset'); ?>">
  <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1">
  <?php wp_head(); ?>
</head>
<body <?php body_class(); ?>>
<?php wp_body_open(); ?>

<header class="s1l-wrap">
  <div class="s1l-topbar">
    <div class="s1l-brand">
      <div class="s1l-logo">
        <?php
          // show custom logo if set
          if (function_exists('the_custom_logo') && has_custom_logo()) {
            the_custom_logo();
          } else {
            echo 'S1L';
          }
        ?>
      </div>
      <div>
        <div class="s1l-brand-title"><?php bloginfo('name'); ?></div>
        <div style="color:rgba(234,240,255,.70);font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.2px;">
          <?php bloginfo('description'); ?>
        </div>
      </div>
    </div>

    <nav class="s1l-nav">
      <?php
        wp_nav_menu([
          'theme_location' => 'primary',
          'container' => false,
          'fallback_cb' => false,
          'items_wrap' => '%3$s',
          'depth' => 1
        ]);
      ?>
      <?php
        $btn_text = get_theme_mod('s1l_header_btn_text', 'View Templates');
        $btn_url  = get_theme_mod('s1l_header_btn_url', '/templates/');
      ?>
      <a class="s1l-btn" href="<?php echo esc_url($btn_url); ?>"><?php echo esc_html($btn_text); ?></a>
    </nav>
  </div>
</header>

4) footer.php

<footer class="s1l-footer">
  <div class="s1l-wrap" style="display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;">
    <div>
      <div style="font-weight:900;letter-spacing:.2px;">Studio1Live</div>
      <div style="color:rgba(234,240,255,.70);font-size:13px;">
        <?php echo esc_html(get_theme_mod('s1l_footer_note', 'Build. Ship. Own your assets. — Studio1Live')); ?>
      </div>
    </div>

    <div style="display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;">
      <?php
        wp_nav_menu([
          'theme_location' => 'footer',
          'container' => false,
          'fallback_cb' => false,
          'items_wrap' => '%3$s',
          'depth' => 1
        ]);
      ?>
      <a href="/templates/">Templates</a>
      <a href="https://fixyourowncredit.studio1live.com/downloads">Downloads</a>
      <a href="https://studio1live.com/picks">Picks</a>
    </div>
  </div>
</footer>

<?php wp_footer(); ?>
</body>
</html>

5) index.php

<?php get_header(); ?>

<main class="s1l-wrap">
  <section class="s1l-hero">
    <div class="s1l-hero-inner">
      <h1><?php echo esc_html(get_bloginfo('name')); ?> Blog</h1>
      <p>
        Drops, updates, sports takes, and build notes — styled to match your Templates storefront.
      </p>
      <div class="s1l-hero-actions">
        <a class="s1l-btn" href="/templates/">Open Templates</a>
        <a class="s1l-btn ghost" href="https://fixyourowncredit.studio1live.com/downloads">Open Downloads</a>
      </div>
    </div>
  </section>

  <section class="s1l-section">
    <h2 style="margin:0 0 12px;">Latest Posts</h2>

    <div class="s1l-grid">
      <?php if (have_posts()) : while (have_posts()) : the_post(); ?>
        <article class="s1l-card s1l-post-card">
          <div class="thumb">
            <?php if (has_post_thumbnail()) { the_post_thumbnail('large'); } ?>
          </div>
          <div class="s1l-card-body">
            <h3><a href="<?php the_permalink(); ?>"><?php the_title(); ?></a></h3>
            <div class="meta"><?php echo esc_html(get_the_date()); ?> • <?php echo esc_html(get_the_author()); ?></div>
            <div class="meta"><?php echo esc_html(wp_trim_words(get_the_excerpt(), 22)); ?></div>
            <div class="s1l-actions">
              <a class="s1l-btn" href="<?php the_permalink(); ?>">Read</a>
              <a class="s1l-btn ghost" href="<?php echo esc_url(get_site_url(null, '/')); ?>">Home</a>
            </div>
          </div>
        </article>
      <?php endwhile; else: ?>
        <div class="s1l-card"><div class="s1l-card-body">No posts yet.</div></div>
      <?php endif; ?>
    </div>

    <div style="margin-top:18px;">
      <?php the_posts_pagination(); ?>
    </div>
  </section>
</main>

<?php get_footer(); ?>

6) page.php

<?php get_header(); ?>
<main class="s1l-wrap s1l-section">
  <article class="s1l-card" style="padding:18px;">
    <h1 style="margin-top:0;"><?php the_title(); ?></h1>
    <div class="entry-content">
      <?php while (have_posts()) : the_post(); the_content(); endwhile; ?>
    </div>
  </article>
</main>
<?php get_footer(); ?>

7) single.php

<?php get_header(); ?>
<main class="s1l-wrap s1l-section">
  <?php if (have_posts()) : while (have_posts()) : the_post(); ?>
    <article class="s1l-card" style="padding:18px;">
      <h1 style="margin-top:0;"><?php the_title(); ?></h1>
      <div style="color:rgba(234,240,255,.72);font-size:13px;margin-bottom:12px;">
        <?php echo esc_html(get_the_date()); ?> • <?php echo esc_html(get_the_author()); ?>
      </div>

      <?php if (has_post_thumbnail()) : ?>
        <div style="border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden;margin-bottom:14px;">
          <?php the_post_thumbnail('large'); ?>
        </div>
      <?php endif; ?>

      <div class="entry-content">
        <?php the_content(); ?>
      </div>

      <div style="margin-top:14px;display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;">
        <a class="s1l-btn ghost" href="/templates/blog/">Back to Blog</a>
        <a class="s1l-btn" href="/templates/">Templates</a>
      </div>
    </article>

    <div style="margin-top:14px;">
      <?php comments_template(); ?>
    </div>

  <?php endwhile; endif; ?>
</main>
<?php get_footer(); ?>

8) archive.php

<?php get_header(); ?>
<main class="s1l-wrap s1l-section">
  <section class="s1l-hero">
    <div class="s1l-hero-inner">
      <h1><?php the_archive_title(); ?></h1>
      <p><?php the_archive_description(); ?></p>
    </div>
  </section>

  <div class="s1l-section">
    <div class="s1l-grid">
      <?php if (have_posts()) : while (have_posts()) : the_post(); ?>
        <article class="s1l-card s1l-post-card">
          <div class="thumb"><?php if (has_post_thumbnail()) the_post_thumbnail('large'); ?></div>
          <div class="s1l-card-body">
            <h3><a href="<?php the_permalink(); ?>"><?php the_title(); ?></a></h3>
            <div class="meta"><?php echo esc_html(wp_trim_words(get_the_excerpt(), 22)); ?></div>
            <div class="s1l-actions">
              <a class="s1l-btn" href="<?php the_permalink(); ?>">Read</a>
            </div>
          </div>
        </article>
      <?php endwhile; else: ?>
        <div class="s1l-card"><div class="s1l-card-body">Nothing found.</div></div>
      <?php endif; ?>
    </div>
  </div>
</main>
<?php get_footer(); ?>

9) search.php

<?php get_header(); ?>
<main class="s1l-wrap s1l-section">
  <section class="s1l-hero">
    <div class="s1l-hero-inner">
      <h1>Search</h1>
      <p>Results for: <strong><?php echo esc_html(get_search_query()); ?></strong></p>
      <?php get_search_form(); ?>
    </div>
  </section>

  <div class="s1l-section">
    <div class="s1l-grid">
      <?php if (have_posts()) : while (have_posts()) : the_post(); ?>
        <article class="s1l-card s1l-post-card">
          <div class="thumb"><?php if (has_post_thumbnail()) the_post_thumbnail('large'); ?></div>
          <div class="s1l-card-body">
            <h3><a href="<?php the_permalink(); ?>"><?php the_title(); ?></a></h3>
            <div class="meta"><?php echo esc_html(wp_trim_words(get_the_excerpt(), 22)); ?></div>
            <div class="s1l-actions"><a class="s1l-btn" href="<?php the_permalink(); ?>">Read</a></div>
          </div>
        </article>
      <?php endwhile; else: ?>
        <div class="s1l-card"><div class="s1l-card-body">No results.</div></div>
      <?php endif; ?>
    </div>

    <div style="margin-top:18px;">
      <?php the_posts_pagination(); ?>
    </div>
  </div>
</main>
<?php get_footer(); ?>

10) 404.php

<?php get_header(); ?>
<main class="s1l-wrap s1l-section">
  <section class="s1l-hero">
    <div class="s1l-hero-inner">
      <h1>404</h1>
      <p>That page is missing. Use search or go back to Templates.</p>
      <div class="s1l-hero-actions">
        <a class="s1l-btn" href="/templates/">Open Templates</a>
        <a class="s1l-btn ghost" href="/templates/blog/">Back to Blog</a>
      </div>
    </div>
  </section>
</main>
<?php get_footer(); ?>

11) page-home.php (Homepage Template)

<?php
/*
Template Name: Studio1Live Home
*/
get_header();
?>

<main class="s1l-wrap">
  <section class="s1l-hero">
    <div class="s1l-hero-inner">
      <h1>Studio1Live Drops</h1>
      <p>
        Templates, tools, sports articles, and launch notes — all in one place.
        Built to match the look of <strong>/templates</strong>.
      </p>
      <div class="s1l-hero-actions">
        <a class="s1l-btn" href="/templates/">Templates Store</a>
        <a class="s1l-btn ghost" href="https://fixyourowncredit.studio1live.com/downloads">Downloads</a>
        <a class="s1l-btn ghost" href="https://studio1live.com/picks">Picks</a>
      </div>
    </div>
  </section>

  <section class="s1l-section">
    <h2 style="margin:0 0 12px;">Latest Blog Posts</h2>

    <div class="s1l-grid">
      <?php
      $q = new WP_Query(['posts_per_page'=>6]);
      if ($q->have_posts()) : while ($q->have_posts()) : $q->the_post();
      ?>
        <article class="s1l-card s1l-post-card">
          <div class="thumb"><?php if (has_post_thumbnail()) the_post_thumbnail('large'); ?></div>
          <div class="s1l-card-body">
            <h3><a href="<?php the_permalink(); ?>"><?php the_title(); ?></a></h3>
            <div class="meta"><?php echo esc_html(wp_trim_words(get_the_excerpt(), 20)); ?></div>
            <div class="s1l-actions">
              <a class="s1l-btn" href="<?php the_permalink(); ?>">Read</a>
              <a class="s1l-btn ghost" href="/templates/">Templates</a>
            </div>
          </div>
        </article>
      <?php endwhile; wp_reset_postdata(); else: ?>
        <div class="s1l-card"><div class="s1l-card-body">No posts yet.</div></div>
      <?php endif; ?>
    </div>
  </section>

  <section class="s1l-section">
    <h2 style="margin:0 0 12px;">Embedded Sports / Picks</h2>
    <div class="s1l-grid">
      <div class="s1l-card"><div class="s1l-card-body">
        <h3>CFP / Miami Takes</h3>
        <div class="meta">Drop your sports links and YouTube embeds in posts using <code>[s1l_embed url="..."]</code>.</div>
        <div class="s1l-actions">
          <a class="s1l-btn" href="https://studio1live.com/picks">Open Picks</a>
          <a class="s1l-btn ghost" href="/templates/blog/">Open Blog</a>
        </div>
      </div></div>

      <div class="s1l-card"><div class="s1l-card-body">
        <h3>LinkStorm</h3>
        <div class="meta">Use LinkStorm to extract tags/structure for your articles.</div>
        <div class="s1l-actions">
          <a class="s1l-btn" href="https://studio1live.com/linkstorm/">Open Demo</a>
        </div>
      </div></div>

      <div class="s1l-card"><div class="s1l-card-body">
        <h3>Templates Admin</h3>
        <div class="meta">Manage storefront cards at <code>/templates/admin.html</code>.</div>
        <div class="s1l-actions"><a class="s1l-btn ghost" href="/templates/">Open Storefront</a></div>
      </div></div>
    </div>
  </section>

</main>

<?php get_footer(); ?>

12) assets/js/templates-ui.js

// light helper file — keeps theme lean
// you can expand later (smooth scroll, sticky header, etc.)

(function(){
  // Simple: add a class when scrolled
  const bar = document.querySelector('.s1l-topbar');
  if (!bar) return;

  window.addEventListener('scroll', () => {
    if (window.scrollY > 12) bar.style.backdropFilter = 'blur(10px)';
    else bar.style.backdropFilter = 'none';
  }, { passive:true });
})();

13) README.txt

Studio1Live Templates Theme

INSTALL
1) Zip the folder: studio1live-templates-theme/
2) WordPress Admin → Appearance → Themes → Add New → Upload Theme
3) Activate

HOMEPAGE
1) Create a new Page named: Home
2) In Page Attributes → Template: Studio1Live Home
3) Settings → Reading → Your homepage displays → A static page → select Home

MENUS
Appearance → Menus
- Primary Menu: Home, Blog, Categories, etc.
- Footer Menu: Privacy, Contact, etc.

IMPORTANT LINKS (pre-wired in templates)
- /templates/  (your storefront)
- https://fixyourowncredit.studio1live.com/downloads
- https://studio1live.com/picks
- https://studio1live.com/linkstorm/

SPORTS ARTICLES / EMBEDS
In any post, embed YouTube or tweets using:

[s1l_embed url=”https://…”]

BUTTONS

[s1l_button text=”Open Templates” url=”/templates/”]

[s1l_button text=”LinkStorm” url=”https://studio1live.com/linkstorm/” type=”ghost”] SELLING NOTE Include screenshot.png (1200×900) before you sell the ZIP.

14) screenshot.png

Create a 1200×900 screenshot that shows:

Dark hero
3 product cards
Your logo/brand

(WordPress uses this image in the Themes screen.)

Your sports articles + tags request

You said: “all the links and tags we made sports articles needs to be embedded all in this theme.”

To do that the right way, I need ONE of these from you:

A list of your sports article URLs (or 5–10 to start)
OR
Export your WP posts as an XML file (Tools → Export) and upload it here

Then I will:

Create a demo-content import pack
Auto-create categories like: CFP, Miami Hurricanes, Penalty Bias, Picks, Recaps
Add a homepage section that auto-pulls your “Sports” category and displays them as cards.

Next step

If you want this as a ZIP automatically, tell me your exact folder name you want (example: studio1live-templates-theme) and I’ll package it for you in the sandbox.

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Shoutouts: @CFBPlayoff, @ESPNCFB, @CollegeGameDay, #CFB, #ConferenceChampionship, #CollegeFootballPlayoff

Follow: @herudaguru for more unfiltered college football breakdowns, rants, and picks.

More picks & articles on Studio1Live

Support the Studio1Live Sports Family

Download our Basketball App (Live Scores & News): iOS App Store | Google Play
Play poker online & win big: BlackChip Poker – HeruDaGuru Link
Free daily picks: Studio1Live Picks Page
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Tags: #herudaguru #soccergod #studio1live #MiamiHurricanes #CFP #CollegeFootball #CFPCommittee #SportsPicks #SportsBettingCommunity Shoutouts & YouTube Tags:

@AngelSerrano, @MrOvadose101, @Hurricane357, @Normal Guy, @Slug Bruce, @Black Panther JackieBrown, @Darvis Baylock, @Aniyunwiya_Nike903, @FOH, @Angel Serrano, @Timothy Brown:Tru-Shu: Shu, @KillSwitch R6, @Dre Light, @Saint_Louis, @Kosmon Cal tv, @Crisjamie Mac, @Nonya Bidness, @Shaquile Oatmeal, @TassCo The C.E.O, @JJ The Enlightened One, @Jeramiah Myers, @Sunshine, @inthehighest1, @Siemon The atheistkilla, @James Smith, @SunofdeBeach, @Vitamin C, @Mohamed Hussain, @Anthony Manzano, @B Correa, @818CaliCane, @Jorge Mayorga, @Rich Andrews, @El_rico88, @Scuba Steve, @Ryder Boy, @jrgodfatha88, @ChiTown Cane, @The Dulci Effect, @Live and Learn, @IcebergSlim38, @SipAmazin, @Yanik- Alahim D’orsey Bey, @KARMACOMING2C0113CT, @Zac Pac – Dizzies Be Dizzy, @Bailioso, @Beast Of Burden, @MoneyLineRay, @KDUB’S WORLD, @blackwhileindian, @SHAWN P DIDDY, @BIG CHIEF TOILET PAPER, @LACONIC, @Master of Self, @Big Chief All American, @Michelle R, @I Am Scorpion, @PatrickGeneLeBlancHardy, @Black Hole Sun, @Motivated Dedicated, @EL Gumbo, @Migo_critt, @Coinlito’s Way, @David Williams, @KMS_929, @Talking Trash With the Steelers Gang!, @Daniel Berri Sports Highlights, @Shard, @Billy DeLuLu, @BangkokVice

Web Builders

How you make a premium WordPress theme ZIP

1️⃣ Minimum files WordPress REQUIRES (must-have)

2️⃣ Core theme files (professional-grade)

3️⃣ Match your Templates site look (MOST IMPORTANT)

Add this folder:

4️⃣ Theme metadata (SELLS your theme)

`style.css` header (VERY important)

5️⃣ Screenshot that converts

`screenshot.png`

6️⃣ Add optional “wow” features (easy wins)

A) Custom Homepage Template

B) Theme Options (simple, not bloated)

C) Gutenberg-friendly blocks

7️⃣ SEO + performance ready (buyers care)

8️⃣ Documentation (THIS boosts sales)

9️⃣ What NOT to include (important)

🔥 Suggested ZIP structure (FINAL)

Pricing guidance (since you’re selling)

Studio1Live Templates WordPress Theme (copy/paste files)

1) style.css

2) functions.php

3) header.php

4) footer.php

5) index.php

6) page.php

7) single.php

8) archive.php

9) search.php

10) 404.php

11) page-home.php (Homepage Template)

12) assets/js/templates-ui.js

13) README.txt

14) screenshot.png

Your sports articles + tags request

Next step

Support the Studio1Live Sports Family

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Web Builders

1️⃣ Minimum files WordPress REQUIRES (must-have)

2️⃣ Core theme files (professional-grade)

3️⃣ Match your Templates site look (MOST IMPORTANT)

Add this folder:

4️⃣ Theme metadata (SELLS your theme)

style.css header (VERY important)

5️⃣ Screenshot that converts

screenshot.png

6️⃣ Add optional “wow” features (easy wins)

A) Custom Homepage Template

B) Theme Options (simple, not bloated)

C) Gutenberg-friendly blocks

7️⃣ SEO + performance ready (buyers care)

8️⃣ Documentation (THIS boosts sales)

9️⃣ What NOT to include (important)

🔥 Suggested ZIP structure (FINAL)

Pricing guidance (since you’re selling)

Studio1Live Templates WordPress Theme (copy/paste files)

1) style.css

2) functions.php

3) header.php

4) footer.php

5) index.php

6) page.php

7) single.php

8) archive.php

9) search.php

10) 404.php

11) page-home.php (Homepage Template)

12) assets/js/templates-ui.js

13) README.txt

14) screenshot.png

Your sports articles + tags request

Next step

Support the Studio1Live Sports Family

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

`style.css` header (VERY important)

`screenshot.png`