General Info

Axist is a premium portfolio WordPress Theme built for freelancers, developer, creative designers, photographers and studios. It is designed to work seamlessly with the Sifency Ecosystem, providing a complete design and functionality stack out of the box.

Getting Started

Welcome to the Axist Theme documentation by Sifency. Thank you for choosing Axist — by purchasing it, you’re entitled to free lifetime updates and dedicated support. This documentation will guide you through every step of setup and customization.

Theme Requirements

To use Axist, ensure your environment meets the following minimum requirements:

Recommended PHP Configuration

Many common issues — such as white screens, failed demo content imports, or empty page content — are caused by low PHP configuration limits. Increase your PHP limits to at least the following values:

max_execution_time = 1200
memory_limit = 500M
post_max_size = 64M
upload_max_filesize = 128M

Site Configuration

This section addresses common configuration issues and solutions for your Axist theme. If you encounter problems not covered here, please visit the Sifency support portal for assistance.

Troubleshooting FAQ

1. Why can’t I save my menu?

WordPress has a default limit on the number of menu items. Importing Axist demo content, which includes many menu items, may prevent saving menu changes. To resolve this, contact your hosting provider and request the following additions to the php.ini file:

suhosin.post.max_vars = 5000
suhosin.request.max_vars = 5000

2. Why is a smiley displayed on blank pages?

This issue is often related to the Jetpack plugin or insufficient memory settings on your hosting. You can either disable Jetpack or increase your server’s memory limit. Refer to the WordPress Codex for details on resolving memory limit issues.

3. How do I translate or rename default theme labels?

You can translate or rename Axist theme labels using one of these methods:

• Use Poedit to edit the theme’s translation files.
• Manually edit the en_US.po file located in the wp-content/themes/axist/languages/ folder using a text editor.

4. Why do I see a white screen when importing demo content?

A white screen or error during demo import is typically due to a low maximum execution time limit. The default limit is 30 seconds, but Axist requires at least 120 seconds. Increase the limit using one of these methods:

// In wp-config.php:
set_time_limit(120);

// In .htaccess:
php_value max_execution_time 120

// In php.ini:
max_execution_time = 120

Installation Setup

After purchasing and downloading the Axist theme, extract the downloaded package and locate the axist.zip file. You can install Axist using one of the two methods below.

WordPress Upload (Recommended)

1. Log in to your WordPress admin panel.
2. Navigate to Appearance → Themes → Add New.
3. Click Upload Theme → Choose File, select the axist.zip file, and click Install Now.
4. Click Activate to activate the Axist theme.

FTP Upload

1. Extract the axist.zip file to reveal a folder named axist.
2. Using an FTP client, log in to your server hosting your WordPress site.
3. Navigate to the /wp-content/themes/ directory.
4. Upload the extracted axist folder to the themes directory.

Plugin Installation Steps

1. Click Begin installing plugins from the notification banner at the top of the screen.
2. Check all required plugins (and any recommended plugins you prefer) in the list, select Install from the dropdown, and click Apply.
3. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins, check all installed plugins, select Activate from the dropdown, and click Apply.

Updating the Theme

The Axist theme can be updated manually or via FTP. Always back up your site before updating.

Update Manually

1. Download the latest theme package and locate the axist.zip file.
2. Deactivate the current Axist theme by going to Appearance → Themes, activating a different theme, then deleting Axist.
3. Upload and activate the new axist.zip file via Appearance → Themes → Add New → Upload Theme.

File Permissions

If writing permissions are not set correctly, a warning may appear in Axist Theme Options. Set permissions to 755 for the following folders:

wp-content/themes/axist/assets/css
wp-content/themes/axist/assets/js

Demo Import

The Axist theme includes a one-click demo import feature, allowing you to quickly set up your site with pre-designed demo content. Ensure all required plugins are installed and activated before starting the demo import process.

Importing Demo Data

1. Log in to your WordPress admin panel.
2. Navigate to Dashboard → Axist → Import Demo Data.
3. Select the demo layout you want to import from the available options.
4. Click Import and wait for the process to complete.

Navigations & Menus

This section guides you through creating and managing menus in the Axist theme.

Menu Creation

1. Navigate to Appearance → Menus in your WordPress admin panel.
2. In the Menus interface, you’ll see two tabs: Edit Menus and Manage Locations.
3. Create a new menu, add your pages or links, and then save.

Assigning Menus to Locations

In the Manage Locations tab, you can assign menus to various locations in Axist:

Editing Menu Items

Click the small triangle icon next to each menu item to access its editable settings:

• Navigation Label: Enter the text to display for this menu item.
• Enable Mega Menu: Check this box to enable a mega menu for this item, if supported by your header type.
• Hide Link: Prevents the menu item from being a clickable link.
• Hide Item: Hides the menu item entirely — useful for structural menu items that only hold sub-items.
• Icon Pack / Icon: Choose an icon to display alongside the menu item label.

Creating Anchor Links for One Page Sites

To create anchor links for a one-page layout in Axist, add custom links in the Edit Menus tab and use anchor IDs (e.g., #section-id) as the URL. Ensure the corresponding sections on your page have matching IDs set in the page builder or Axist theme options.

Elementor

The Axist theme is fully compatible with Elementor, a powerful drag-and-drop page builder. Axist is built to work seamlessly alongside Elementor, providing custom widgets and templates for every section of your site.

Building Pages with Elementor

With Elementor, you can create and customize a wide variety of pages in Axist without coding. All key page types are fully customizable via Elementor:

• Custom Header — Design unique headers using the Sifency Theme Builder. Go to Sifency Addons > Theme Builder, create a header template, and edit with Elementor. Use Axist Theme Options to set global header styles or per-page Meta Options for specific settings.
• Custom Footer — Design footers through the Sifency Theme Builder. Assign conditions to display the right footer on the right pages.
• 404 Page — Build a custom 404 error page by creating a new template in Sifency Addons > Theme Builder, selecting the 404 type, and designing with Elementor.
• Coming Soon Page — Create a coming soon page in the Theme Builder with the Coming Soon template type.
• Subheader — Design subheaders using Elementor section templates. Configure visibility via Meta Options on individual pages.
• Portfolio Single Page — Build stunning portfolio pages with the Elementor portfolio widgets (enabled by Axist Core + Sifency Addons).
• Service Single Page — Design service pages using Axist’s layout options and Elementor’s flexible tools.
• WooCommerce Pages — Build shop, product, and checkout pages with Elementor’s WooCommerce widgets. Requires WooCommerce plugin.
• Team Member Pages — Create team member pages using custom Elementor team widgets.
• Event Pages — Build event pages with Elementor’s dynamic content features.

Axist Custom Widgets

Axist, powered by Sifency Addons, includes a rich library of custom Elementor widgets available in the panel under the Sifency Addons / Axist Widgets category:

Admin Options and Meta Options with Elementor

• Admin Options: Access global settings via Axist Options. Configure site-wide styles such as typography, colors, and layout defaults. These settings ensure consistency across all Elementor-built pages.
• Meta Options: Customize individual pages, posts, or custom post types by accessing Meta Options in the WordPress editor. Use these to override global settings on a per-page basis.

Theme Options

The Axist theme provides extensive customization options through the Axist Options panel. Accessible via Axist Options in your WordPress admin panel, this interface allows you to customize every part of the theme without writing any code.

Overview of Admin Options

The Admin Options are organized into sections, each controlling specific aspects of the Axist theme. Below is a detailed breakdown of the available option panels:

Customizing the Theme Step by Step

1. Navigate to Axist Options in your WordPress admin panel.
2. Expand the desired section (e.g., Header, Footer Settings) to reveal sub-options.
3. Adjust input fields to modify layouts, colors, or other settings.
4. Click Save Changes at the bottom of the page to apply your updates.

Contact Form

The Axist theme supports contact form integration with Contact Form 7 and MetForm plugins, enabling you to create versatile contact forms for your pages.

Installing Contact Form 7

1. Go to Plugins → Add New in your WordPress admin panel.
2. Search for Contact Form 7 and click Install Now.
3. After installation, click Activate Plugin.
4. Once activated, a Contact Form 7 widget will appear in Elementor. Add it to your page and configure the form fields.

Installing MetForm

1. Go to Plugins → Add New and search for MetForm.
2. Click Install Now, then Activate Plugin.
3. Once activated, access MetForm → All Forms to create custom forms with drag-and-drop fields (text, email, checkboxes, etc.).
4. Add these forms to Elementor pages using the MetForm Widget under the Elementor widgets panel.

3rd Party Newsletter Integration

To integrate newsletter services, install the Mailchimp for WordPress plugin:

1. Go to Plugins → Add New and search for Mailchimp for WordPress.
2. Click Install Now, then Activate Plugin.
3. Navigate to Contact → Integration to configure your newsletter service options (e.g., Mailchimp, Constant Contact).

Changelog & Version History

Track releases, additions, and updates made to the Axist theme.

Support & CTA

We’re here to assist you with any questions or issues related to the Axist theme by Sifency. You can initiate support by contacting us through your purchase portal.

Steps to Request Support

1. Locate Your Purchase — Log in to your account and navigate to your Downloads section to find the Axist theme item.
2. Access Support Options — Click the Axist item and look for the Support tab, then select Go to item support or Contact Author.
3. Prepare Your Request — Gather the necessary details before submitting (see below).
4. Send Your Request — Submit via the contact or support form, including your purchase code and a clear description of your issue.

Before You Submit a Ticket

To help the team resolve your issue quickly, please gather the following before submitting:

• Your live site URL where the issue is visible.
• WordPress login credentials (ensure they are stored securely).
• Details on whether you installed or updated Axist via FTP or the WordPress admin panel.
• A detailed description of the issue with steps to reproduce it.
• Screenshots or screen recordings of the issue, if applicable.