Release Notes
Version 1.0.0 - July 7, 2026
🎉 Initial Release
We're excited to announce the first release of Velura - Spa, Beauty & Nail Salon Booking Theme for Botble CMS!
✨ Features
Homepage Variations
- 9 ready-made homepage presets (
Home 1–Home 9) - One-click install from the CMS installer or via sample data
- Distinct hero styles, section arrangements, and color moods for spas, beauty salons, and nail bars
Spa Booking System
- Service Categories to organize your treatment menu
- Services with pricing, duration, images, and rich descriptions
- Packages bundling multiple services at special prices
- Memberships with recurring pricing tiers
- Staff / Specialist Profiles to showcase your team
- Appointment Booking with a modern split-layout reservation form
Design & Functionality
- Built on Bootstrap 5.x framework
- 100% responsive design
- Touch-friendly interface
- Elegant typography (Jost body + Rufina headings)
- RTL language support
- Multi-language ready
- SEO optimized structure
- Preloader, scroll animations, and lightbox gallery
Content Management
- Blog system for beauty tips and salon news
- Gallery management for treatment and ambiance photos
- Testimonials and client reviews
- Special offers and featured services
- FAQ accordion
- Contact section with map and contact form
- Newsletter integration
Technical Features
- Based on Botble CMS (Laravel framework)
- Powerful admin panel
- 18 drag-and-drop UI Block shortcodes
- Widget system (footer, footer bottom, info bar, blog sidebars)
- Custom CSS/JS support
- Google Analytics integration
- Email configuration
- Backup system
📋 Requirements
- PHP >= 8.3
- MySQL 5.7+ or MariaDB 10.3+
- Apache, Nginx, or compatible web server
- SSL certificate recommended
🛠️ Installation
Fresh installation available via:
- Web interface installer
- Command line installation
- Docker support
📚 Documentation
Complete documentation available at: https://docs.botble.com/velura
🔧 Known Issues
- None at initial release
💬 Support
- Documentation: https://docs.botble.com/velura
- Support tickets: https://botble.ticksy.com
- Email: contact@botble.com
Upgrade Guide
From Fresh Installation
If this is your first installation of Velura, follow these steps:
- Download the latest version from CodeCanyon
- Extract the files to your web server
- Follow the installation guide
- Import sample data (optional)
- Configure your spa & booking settings
Future Updates
When updates are released, you can upgrade by:
- Backup your site - Always create a full backup before updating
- Download the update - Get the latest version from CodeCanyon
- Read the changelog - Check for any breaking changes
- Update files - Replace the updated files
- Run migrations - Execute any database updates
- Clear cache - Clear all application caches
- Test thoroughly - Verify all features work correctly
Important
Always backup your database and files before performing any updates.
Compatibility Notes
- PHP Version: Requires PHP 8.3 or higher
- Laravel Version: Built on Laravel 13.x
- Botble CMS: Compatible with latest Botble CMS version
- Browser Support: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge (latest versions)
Getting Help
If you encounter any issues during installation or updates:
- Check the documentation
- Search existing support tickets
- Create a new support ticket at https://botble.ticksy.com
- Contact us at contact@botble.com
Thank you for choosing Velura for your spa & beauty website needs! We're committed to providing regular updates and improvements.