Flatter
Overview
Flatter is an elegant responsive child theme for Clipper and part of our “flat design” series themes that include FlatPress for ClassiPress, FlatPage for Vantage and FlatRoller for JobRoller. With minimal graphics the pages load much quicker which is just great for any website.
The look of coupon listing and single pages has been revamped to give them an ultra-modern feel. The homepage features options to enable grid view, tabbed view (choose categories or stores to display in the tabs), and full-width. The child theme comes with 11 colour schemes(!) and with dual navigation option that can be used to better manage your website. Not only that, there are practically just a couple of background images in the whole theme, which means and upgrade in look is firmly coupled with an upgrade in performance.
Moreover, it is possible to hide any widgets for mobile devices to improve load times and prevent the page from being too long, which is pretty much unique for any theme!
All in all, the child theme is a complete package for your successful WordPress powered coupon site – Flatter is better! Check out Flatter being (customised and) used in live environment on DomainPromo.com! , Dealhack Retailmenot Skin
Key Features:
- Fully responsive child theme
- Extended home page widgets (Latest coupons,Coupons by category, coupons by Tag, coupons by Type, Expiring coupons, Tabbed Widgets,Blog posts widget,…
- Elegant flat design with 11 colour schemes!
- Homepage options for grid view, tabbed view and full width page
- Force Open Affiliate Links: Make sure visitors never bypass your external/coupon affiliate links!
- Dual Navigation: Extra navigation area below header with mega menus for stores and categories!
- Choose between Responsive CSS menu or HTML Select menu for primary navigation!
- Display store thumbnail showcase on homepage!
- Display store and category mega menus in the primary navigation
- Different button colors for each coupon type
- Theme options page to manage the look and feel of the website
- Hide unwanted widgets on mobile devices!
- Compatible with Clipper 2.0.1
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is this child theme responsive?
Yes the theme is fully responsive - What is unique in this child theme?
We have completely refreshed the look from the default Clipper layout. The Flatter child theme layout is based on Flat Design, which practically means there are very few images used in the design, improving the performance on all devices. With the use of mobile phones for browsing websites ever increasing, the real icing on the cake comes in the form of the option to prevent each widget from displaying on mobile devices (not hiding it using CSS), which will keep the pages tidy and improve performance further - Do you plan to create more child themes along the same lines?
Yes, we subsequently launched FlatPress for ClassiPress, FlatPage for Vantage, and FlatRoller for JobRoller, so the customers can have consistent branding if they use more than one theme from AppThemes - How do I show more then 10 coupons on the homepage?
Open Settings → Reading page in your WP admin back end, and you can change the “Blog pages show at most” setting from 10 to another number, and that should reflect on your site. - How do I show grid view on the stores page?
Open taxonomy-stores.php file in wp-content/themes/flatter/ folder and find replace all instances of the following code:
<div class="box-holder">
with:
<div class="box-holder grid"> - How do I update the theme manually?
To update, you should extract the Zip file locally and overwrite the contents in the/wp-contents/themes/flatter/folder. I always rename the new version folder fromflattertoflatter-newon my computer and once it’s uploaded on the server, just quickly rename the older version fromflattertoflatter-oldand the new one fromflatter-newback toflatter. This way the switching takes the minimum amount of time and also you can roll back to the older version just in case the new one doesn’t work out.
Installation
- Extract zip in the /wp-content/themes/ directory.
- Activate the theme through the ‘Appearance’ menu in WordPress.
- Go to Flatter Settings → General to setup overall site options.
- Go to appearance => widgets => customize flatter home page widgets
Support Policy
From February 2015, support will only be available via email from our email address support @ themebound ( remove spaces).
Before you email us, please make sure you have browsed/searched through product forum for the answer to your question, and have read through the Support FAQs below:
Support FAQs
- What kind of support is offered with a purchased product?
Your product purchase includes one year of access to premium support via email and one year or free updates. Beyond that, you will need to renew your subscription year on year for around 30% of the product price. Support covers issues such as bug fixes (if any) under normal operation, how to use basic product features, very basic WordPress help, and help with very basic theme customisaton. If you need more advanced modifications please consider hiring a developer to do it for you. - Will you provide help with small modifications?
If you need to do small modifications, you may get help from us as long as they are reasonable in number and nature. If you have a lot of such modifications, please consider paid developer help. - What kind of help would be unreasonable to ask?
This is not an easy question to answer. We are here to ensure that the product you purchased works as intended by us and serves its purpose on your website. That means if it doesn’t work for you, we can step in and help you with it. However, it is when there are no issues with the functioning of the product and all you want is help with modification, that demands start getting unreasonable.
As mentioned before, we don’t mind helping with modifications, but we also expect you to have tried everything to do it yourself. In other words, we expect you to have tried all the settings in your theme, ensured that the issue relates to the product in question, searched through legacy product support forum, and looked around on Google for the answer to your questions before approaching us. Please bear in mind that one theme, one child theme and a few plugins can get you only so far, and you will probably need to make changes to the code of your website to add functionality, change design and personalise it. In case of too many modifications, we will politely ask you to seek paid help. - I am using one of your child themes. I am having an issue with it.
Please make sure the issue is really with the child theme by activating the parent theme and checking if the problem gets solved. Also please make sure you have tested all the settings in parent theme and child theme, sometimes the answer is right in there! Send us an email if the issue still persists. - I am using one of your child themes. I need help with customisation.
As a pre-requisite, you are going to need a basic understanding of HTML & CSS to start customising the layout and style of your theme. To dig deeper PHP knowledge, specifically to WordPress, will help as well. The WordPress Codex is a great place to start learning. For CSS changes related to text colour, background colour, fonts, etc, please consider using the Firebug extension. A simple Google search returns many good text/video tutorials. - Do you offer paid WordPress development services?
Yes we do depending on our work schedule. You can always run your requirements by us via email.
Change logs
6.1.6: (07/02/2022)
– Fixed Css issues
– Fixed js migration helper for wp 5.6
6.1.5: (18/09/2020)
– Fixed js migration helper for wp 5.5
6.1.4: (05/09/2020)
– Fixed theme options panel not appearing after wp5.5
6.1.3: (30/08/2020)
– Fixed expiring date field in the edit coupon.
6.1.2: (01/06/2020)
– Fixed sharer option for coupons
– Fixed dofollow links
6.1.1: (05/03/2020)
– Added sidebar home page layout
6.1.0: (25/02/2020)
– Fixed minor css bugs
6.0.9: ( 30/01/2020)
– Fixed number of ads options in widget (Latest coupons)
6.0.9: ( 21/01/2020)
– Fixed categories images bug
6.0.8: ( 16/01/2020)
– Fixed js bug
– Fixed Css small issues
-Enhanced responsiveness
6.0.7: ( 04/01/2020)
– Fixed js slider bug
-Fixed compatibility with clipper 2.0.6
– Fixed Css small issues
6.0.6: ( 04/01/2020)
– Fixed js slider bug
-Fixed compatibility with clipper 2.0.5
– Fixed Css small issues
6.0.5: ( 15/12/2019)
– Fixed php7 bugs
– Fixed Css small issues
6.0.4 : (12/12/2019)
– Fixed Enable coupon link option
– Fixed PHP 7 bugs
– Fixed css issues
6.0.3 : (10/12/2019)
– Fixed PHP 7 bugs
– Fixed css issues
– Improved responsiveness
6.0.2 : ( 19/11/2019)
– Fixed responsiveness issue
– Fixed coupons loop on search pages
– Fixed Featured coupons filter
– Added more features (Selected coupons widget)
– Fixed css bugs
6.0.1: (01/11/2019)
Fixed Random coupons widget
Fixed css bugs
Updated Import demo data
6.0.0: (26/10/2019) The theme is fully compatible with clipper 2.X New framework and appearance skin was implemented. Extended home page widgets were added (with lot of options within) Responsive enhanced CSS bugs fixed Compatible with couponjoy and coupon thumbnail Click to copy the coupon fixed Other fixes
5.0.3 (22/05/2018) FIXES: – Extras drop down on Share Coupon page
5.0.2 (22/05/2018) FIXES: – Full width page template
5.0.1 (09/02/2018) FIXES: – Full width page template – Coupon meta bar CSS
5.0.0 (01/01/2018) CHANGES: – Made compatible with Clipper 2.0.0.
4.0.1 (16/12/2016) CHANGES: – Made compatible with Clipper 1.6.4.
4.0 (09/08/2016) FIXES: – Bumped version to 4.0 to prevent auto-update issues with another theme called Flatter
1.4.5 (11/02/2016) FIXES: – Made expiry date field optional in the front end forms NEW: – Made compatible with Clipper 1.6.3
1.4.4 (21/11/2015) FIXES: – Notice appearing on menu screen on admin panel – Scroll bar appearing on coupon popup after clicking copy button CHANGES: – Improved method that handles homepage tabs
1.4.3 (15/10/2015) FIXES: – Fixed notice appearing on homepage in non-tabbed view – Fixed CSS issue with “Email Coupon” form – Fixed CSS issue with Promotion button and tooltip – Fixed CSS issue with search box in Safari browser
1.4.2 (30/09/2015) FIXES: – Fixed description showing in grid view if single coupon links were disabled CHANGES: – Changed coupon CTA box to use template instead of function – Removed unused functions
1.4.1 (26/09/2015) FIXES: – Fixed homepage pagination in normal (non-tabbed) view – Fixed description showing in grid view if single coupon links were disabled – Fixed “top” link showing out of place when pagination does not display in grid mode CHANGES: – Changed minimum requirement for Clipper to 1.6
1.4.0 (18/09/2015) FIXES: – Fixed “My Orders” page throwing error – Fixed menu icon not showing on mobile devices – Fixed font icon issues on single coupon page – Other CSS fixes CHANGES: – Button hover mechanism to become colour agnostic NEW: – Grid view for the homepage – Tabbed layout mechanism for the homepage using navigation menus – Full-width option for the homepage – Minimum Clipper requirement notice added to admin back end
1.3.1 (26/08/2015) FIXES: – Homepage comment box popup not appearing properly on mobile devices – Loop box height issues on mobile devices CHANGES: – Made compatible with WordPress 4.3 and Clipper 1.6.1 – Enqueued Google font instead of using CSS @import NEW: – Added support for new password generator introduced in WordPress 4.3
1.3.0 (01/05/2015) FIXES: – Escaped output of function add_query_arg() to prevent XSS security vulnerability – Fixed image responsiveness in coupon list view – Fixed homepage pagination links – Fixed store thumbnails not opening on iOS browsers – Fixed a host of CSS bugs – Fixed compatibility issues with Ad Scroller plugin – Fixed notice on Hide on Mobile checkbox in widgets CHANGES: – Combined loop codes for all archive views – Replaced theme screenshot image – Changed filenames in /includes/ folder – Cleaned up admin options page NEW: – Made Flatter compatible with Clipper 1.6 – Added wide screen layout option – Added options to restrict numbers, hide empty instances of and order categories and stores in mega menu – Added option to hide category / tags section from a coupon archive view – Disabled core stylesheets automatically when child theme is active
1.2.4 Fixed CSS issues Removed legacy code Fixed displaying of expired coupon info on search result page Amended header tags to make it more SEO friendly on the blog
1.2.3 Fixed bug causing the expiry date to show twice and other styling issues
1.2.2 Made compatible with Clipper 1.5.1 Added option to force open affiliate link Removed the redundant “Popup Solution” to use the new solution in Clipper
1.2.1 Added Popup Solution to fix the Chrome Blank Page issue with Clipper 1.5 mentioned here. Fixed CSS Bugs Improved options with homepage store thumbnail showcase and store/category mega menus
1.2.0 Major Update: Added 10 more colour schemes Added “Dual Navigation (DN)” mode to add extra navigation Added mega menus for stores and categories in DN mode Added store thumbnail showcase on the homepage Fixed CSS bugs
1.1.0 Made fully compatible with Clipper 1.5
1.0.0Initial release version (at the time of Clipper 1.4)
Comments (665)
hot to add other page separate category as: travel, recharge to header navigation ?
please any one tell me how to add media in coupon store, i am tried many time but store image not visible.
Mohsin
I sent you an email asking how to remove the number of coupons counter from the home page. Can you tell me?
Replied to your email.
Sir i want to purchase your Flatter – A Responsive and Flat Child Theme for Clipper But i have some queries and i want to communicate with you.
Replied to your email.
Hi Team,
I have purchased Flatter theme for my new coupon website http://www.couponmax.in. But I am not able to do below things, please let me know are the possible.
1) I want to put more tabs on home page besides default 3. How to do that?
2) How to show the store description in each coupon page? Like coupondunia is doing.
Thanks in advance.
Hi there,
Thanks for being a customer. You will need to email all your support requests to us, the comments section is reserved for pre-sales query. The store description part is something you will have to figure yourself, there is a thread in the forums about it that may help you.
http://forums.appthemes.com/flatter/adding-custom-field-store-section-65964/
Regards,
Mohsin
hot to set page 2
http://www.couponhike.com/page/2/
show page not found
No idea why you’d keep posting comments even when I asked for support requests to be sent via email.
Can anyone reply my query?
How to remove or rename the coupon coming in the URL automatically for coupons?
I want to rename them to deal. But when I change it it is saying page not found.
Admin, please help me to achieve the same.
how do i configure on button “show coupon ” …when i clicked on that button , its open merchant site in new tab as well as redirect on merchant site .. instead of that i want …when i clicked on button “show coupon” its open merchant site in new tab but not redirect. please give me suggestion .
Hi there,
Thanks for being a customer. If it isn’t working like the demo, please send us an email with your site URL and AppTheemes username using the address mentioned under the support tab.
Regards,
Mohsin
Hello Mosin,
May I know, How to get the popular stores on the right side in featured section..
I would like to place a slider on left (which I have already done) and popular stores on the right…
Thanks in Advance
Please use email for support requests.
Regards,
Mohsin
Hi there
I have purchased flatter child theme when i upload its showing error that Parent Clipper theme not found…
Please resolve mu issues..
Hi there,
What version of Clipper are you using?
Regards,
Mohsin
hello,this is my site http://couponduniaworld.in/ my New Coupons in Column Wise But I have Change New Coupons In Row Wise. PLs Help me..
Hi there,
I am not very sure what you mean. In any case, please email us with your support requests. You should be able to find our email address under the support tab.
Regards,
Mohsin
Hi Dear ,
When i am adding logo in store , its fetching home page from url of store
Like i am using http://www.amazon.com then its fetching home page image of amazon logo but its not using custom logo of size 180*110 and i am not able to remove any image also .
Please help me how can i add logo to popular store and store
Thanks
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Hey Mohsin, flatter themes coupon pop-up box not working properly on firefox and opera….. from firefox /opera when users click on show coupon button then the coupon pop-up box showing , but the coupon copy button not showing… so how to fix it????????????
Hi,
I bought the same flatter theme.
I am facing many issues.
Give me the support email id.
I will send mail.
Thanks
SItansu
HI,
i also bought the same theme.
Could you please help me, how did you add items under Top Online Shopping Websites in India
santosh
I LOVE your site. Can you tell me how you got
1. Coupons on the sidebar on your homepage under header Today’s Special?
2. How you did the Flat 70% off ad on the home page?
Hello sir, i have not purchase Clipper theme. can i purchase only flatter.
Hi there,
Thanks for the interest. Unfortunately, the answer is no if you are asking whether Flatter will work without Clipper.
Best Regards,
Mohsin
Hi Dear ,
I added 30 coupon in different categories and stores but only 10 showing on home page , rest of the coupon showing on second page , but i wanna show more coupon on first page . Please guide me how i can do it . I tried but i am not able to find out the answer . Please help me
Thanks & Regards
Amar
hi
I am thinking about purchasing the clipper and flatter child themes mainly to use it for local in store slaes and discounts., but I would like to know is it possible to have a feature similar to ‘Retail Me Not’ where you can SMS the the offer/coupon to the person phone? Or do have or know of a plugin that can do so. Thank you
Hello there,
Thanks for the interest. I don’t think such a feature already exists, so may be what you need is a custom solution.
Best Regards,
Mohsin
have purchased flatter child theme when i upload its showing error that Parent Clipper theme not found…
I am using version 1.4.5
Please resolve mu issues..
Replied to your email.
Hi Mohsin,
I want to buy this Flatter theme and I have few questions.
1. If I buy this Flatter and still I will need to buy Clipper Main theme. If yes then Why I need to buy Clipper. Sorry for this question I know only basic WordPress things.
2. I need Customization of this theme look. If you do customization it will really helpful to me.
I am already added in add to cart but I need to verify this questions.
Please Contact me. I’m really interested.
Thanks
Hello there,
Thanks for the interest.
1. Yes you will need to purchase and install Clipper theme before you can activate Flatter. Flatter is just meant to be a skin over Clipper and is made to provide an alternative design and a little bit of functionality that is not present in the latter. It is the parent theme Clipper that powers most of the functionality and Flatter would not work without it. No child theme can work without its parent theme.
2. I am sorry, owing to my current schedule, I will not be available to provide any customisation service for it.
Best Regards,
Mohsin
Thanks for your Reply.
1) K I will buy both Clipper and child theme.
2) I find this link on Themebound https://domainpromo.com. I want this exact customized theme. I think you already have a domianpromo template. If you have please tell me I will buy it.
Thanks
Hi there,
We didn’t customise the theme for DomainPromo.com but we have used the link with the permission of the owner for a specific purpose. The main reason behind it is to showcase a successful website and to highlight what is possible if you can take the parent and the child themes and apply your own imagination to come up with something that looks different from other sites.
Regards,
Mohsin
K. If you know WordPress customization service providers then give me. It will be helpful for me to customize the theme.
HI Mohsin,’
I have purchased the Flatter theme also installed but could not able to find where do i give the coupon code. Please help on this
Hi there,
Please send an email with your support requests. The email address can be found from under the support tab.
Best Regards,
Mohsin
Hello Moshin,
We are not able to links the image to the stores page ?
What could be the reasons for this.
Im using clippers 1.5 and flatter 1.24
Regards,
Patel
Hi there,
Thanks for being a customer. The method requires editing code, so apparently it is not being done correctly. No idea what else would be the reason.
Best Regards,
Mohsin
Hi there, I also have problems with the Store image and Store Url – they are not saved I have tried it in Chrome and Mozilla. The Store URL and Store Image can not be udpated, they are blank. Please help.
– SOLVED –
Store URL, Destination URL, Store Image, Featured Store and the rest store settings NOT SAVED has been solved.
The problem was that the Clipper theme was not installed correctly and I had to do fresh WP and Themes install.
I noticed the problem becasue after the installation the default pages and menus created by appthemes was not present in my WP installation.
So if you have any problems with the stores or any other settings not been saved or missing, make sure that your theme was installed correctly and if not reinstall everyting and try again.
Thank you
Hello,
I have not bought your theme, i am interested with it.
I have checked your demo, and i have a suggestion.
At this moment when a user clicks “Show Coupon”, a popup will appears containing the coupon & a link will be auto-opened.
But when i have clicked it 1 time, and i have seen the coupon, when i clicked it for the second time, the link will be auto-opened again.
Can you provide option so that the link will be opened only at the first click?
Thank you very much.
Another suggestions :
– Shows thumb up / thumb down rate within the popup. At this moment the thumbs only appears on single coupon link.
– Show each coupon success rate in home page.
– Show each coupon success rate in popup.
– Show coupon description in home page.
– Show coupon category & tags in home page.
Thank you.
Replied to your email. Thanks.