BURAN - Creative Portfolio and Business WordPress Theme 2.0.1

It looks like you are referring to the same powerhouse theme we discussed earlier, but with a focus on its Creative Portfolio and Business hybrid capabilities.

BURAN is unique because it bridges the gap between a high-end, minimalist art gallery and a functional business tool. While many "creative" themes are too experimental for business, and "business" themes are too boring for creatives, BURAN balances both with its Smart Layout technology.

🎨 Why it’s a "Creative" Powerhouse

The "Smart" Grid: This is BURAN's signature. Unlike standard themes where you have to crop every image to the same size, BURAN’s engine handles different aspect ratios (Vertical, Horizontal, Square) and fits them together like a perfect puzzle.

Minimalist Aesthetics: It uses a high-contrast design (lots of white space, bold blacks) and premium typography pairings that make even a simple text-based business site look like a design magazine.

Interactive Hover Effects: It features "Liquid" and "Fade" animations that respond to the user's mouse movements, giving your portfolio an organic, premium feel.

💼 Why it’s a "Business" Powerhouse

WooCommerce Ready: It includes custom-styled shop pages that don't look like a "standard store." It's perfect for selling high-end furniture, digital assets, or design services.

Service & Case Study Pages: Includes structured layouts to explain how you work, not just what you've done. This is vital for agencies that need to prove their value to clients.

Fast & Reliable: In 2026, site speed is a ranking factor. BURAN is built with minimal "bloat," ensuring that even with high-res images, your business site loads quickly for potential leads.

🛠️ BURAN Performance Table

Feature

Creative Benefit

Business Benefit

AJAX Loading

No "white flash" between pages; seamless flow.

Keeps users on the site longer (lower bounce rate).

Vertical Menu

Unique, "boutique" navigation look.

Frees up vertical space for content and products.

Retina Icons

Beautiful, sharp UI on Mac/iPhone.

Projects a professional, high-quality brand image.

⚙️ Technical Tip: Portfolio vs. Shop

If you are using BURAN for both a portfolio and a shop, pay attention to the "Slug" settings in your WordPress Permalinks.

Recommendation: Keep your Portfolio slug as /work/ and your Shop slug as /store/. BURAN allows you to use different header styles for each. You can use a Transparent Header for your portfolio to show off big images, and a White/Solid Header for the shop to ensure the navigation is clear during a transaction.

💡 Pro Tip: Customizing the "Project Info" Sidebar

In the portfolio settings, you can enable a "Project Info" block.

Creative Use: Use this for "Camera Specs" or "Art Medium."

Business Use: Use this for "Client Name," "Project Timeline," and a "Live Link" button to the finished project.

Would you like me to help you configure the "Smart Grid" settings so your images line up perfectly without any manual cropping?