=== AJ Card Element ===
Contributors: jahidshah  
Donate link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jahidshah  
Tags: WordPress Card Plugin, Card, Card Element, WordPress Card Element  
Requires at least: 5.2  
Tested up to: 6.9 
Requires PHP: 7.4  
Stable tag: 1.0.3
License: GPLv2 or later  
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html  

A simple and powerful plugin to Smart Card Elements on your WordPress site in a visually engaging way.

== Description ==

The Card Element plugin allows you to create and display customized card blocks that can be grouped and managed easily. Whether you want to highlight features, team members, services, or testimonials, this plugin provides an intuitive way to present your content using shortcodes or Elementor widgets.

**Key Features:**

* Create unlimited card elements
* Display cards in block format
* Add specific cards to custom groups
* Create multiple card groups, each with its own unique shortcode
* Fully responsive and mobile-friendly layout
* Shortcode and widget support
* Elementor-compatible
* Lightweight and performance-optimized
* Complete color customization options

== Installation ==

**Minimum Requirements:**

* WordPress 4.5 or higher  
* PHP 7.4 or higher  
* MySQL 5.0 or higher  

**Installation Steps:**

1. **Automatic Installation** *(Recommended)*:
   - Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.
   - Navigate to **Plugins > Add New**.
   - Search for **Card Element**.
   - Click **Install Now**, then **Activate**.

2. **Manual Installation**:
   - Download the plugin ZIP file.
   - Upload the `aj-card-block` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory via FTP or your hosting file manager.
   - Go to the **Plugins** menu in WordPress and activate the plugin.

== Usage ==

- After activation, go to **AJ Card Element > Card Groups** in the WordPress dashboard.
- Create card groups and add multiple cards under each group.
- Each group will generate a unique shortcode (e.g., `[ajcelt group_id="123"]`).
- Copy and paste the shortcode into any post, page, or widget area to display the card element.
- Optionally, use the Elementor widget to insert and customize card elements visually.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

**How do I display the Smart Cards Element?**
After creating a card group in the dashboard under **AJ Card Element > Card Groups**, copy the generated shortcode and paste it into any post, page, or widget where you want the card element to appear. You can also use the Elementor widget for a visual interface.

**Can I customize the cards’ text, icon, and image sizes?**
Yes, you can customize the size of the card heading, short description text, image (width & height), and icon — as well as the number of cards displayed per row — directly from the WordPress Customizer.

**Is this plugin responsive?**
Absolutely. The card elements are fully responsive and optimized to display beautifully on desktops, tablets, and mobile devices.

**Do I need coding skills to use this plugin?**
No! AJ Card Element is built for non-coders. You can build and customize card layouts visually from your dashboard without writing a single line of code.

**Can I group multiple cards together?**
Yes. You can organize cards into groups using the "Card Groups" post type and display them anywhere using the generated shortcode.

== Screenshots ==

1. Front-end card display  
2. Customization settings  
3. Admin panel card management  

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =  
* Initial release.

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =  
* First version released.

== Other Notes ==

Here's your updated **Customization Options** section with the new instruction and corrected spelling/formatting:

**Customization Options:**
To customize, go to **Preference > Customize > AJ Card Element Settings** in your WordPress dashboard.

* Change the background color of each card
* Customize text background and font colors
* Adjust font sizes and typography settings
* Modify hover effects for card elements


== Support & Contact ==

If you encounter any issues or need support, please open a support ticket via the WordPress plugin repository or visit our [support page](https://www.jahidshah.com/contact/).