=== BoldPost – Post Grid & Layout Blocks ===
Contributors: themewant
Tags: post grid, post list, post slider, gutenberg blocks, category list
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 7.0
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.0.7
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Display posts beautifully with customizable grids, lists, sliders & category displays. Perfect for blogs, magazines & content-rich sites.

== Description ==

[BoldPost](https://themewant.com/plugins/boldpost/) is a modern Gutenberg post grid and layout plugin that helps you display blog posts in beautiful grids, lists, sliders, and category showcases. Perfect for blogs, news, magazine, and content-rich WordPress websites.

👉 [Plugin Demo](https://themewant.com/plugins/boldpost/) 👑 [Get Pro](https://themewant.com/plugins/boldpost/pricing/) 📃 [Documentation](https://documentation.themewant.com/docs/boldpost/)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FM8cl7MEA8

= Key Features =

**🎨 Why Choose BoldPost**
* Launch professional blogging websites quickly with ready-made starter templates.
* Build interactive pages effortlessly using a collection of 20+ powerful Gutenberg blocks.
* Save design time with customizable layout patterns and prebuilt sections.
* Display content intelligently using flexible query options based on tags, categories, taxonomies, authors, or custom rules.
* Improve user experience with advanced filtering, instant search, and smooth Ajax-powered pagination.
* Maintain consistent branding through centralized global style controls for colors and layouts.
* Enhance blogging functionality with features modern styled blog grid or list.
* Works smoothly alongside leading page builders including Elementor and similar platforms.
* Fully responsive and translation-ready to ensure a seamless experience across devices and languages.
* Optimized for speed and performance to deliver faster loading times and better usability.


**🎯 Advanced Query Options**
* Filter posts by categories
* Include or exclude specific posts
* Order by date, title, or custom fields
* Set custom post limits and offsets
* Show only featured posts


**🖼️ Rich Visual Options**
* Thumbnail size control
* Overlay effects and animations
* Customizable hover states
* Background colors and gradients
* Border radius and spacing controls

**📱 Developer Friendly**
* Clean, well-documented code
* WordPress coding standards compliant
* Extensible architecture
* Custom template support
* Translation ready

= Perfect For =

* Bloggers who want to showcase their latest posts
* Magazine and news websites
* Portfolio sites displaying blog content
* Content marketers creating engaging layouts
* Anyone looking to improve their post display

= Gutenberg Block Editor =

BoldPost integrates seamlessly with the WordPress block editor, providing you with native blocks that feel right at home in Gutenberg. Each block comes with an intuitive interface and live preview, making it easy to create beautiful post displays without any coding knowledge.

= Performance Optimized =

Built with performance in mind, BoldPost uses efficient queries and minimal JavaScript to ensure your site stays fast. The plugin only loads assets when needed and follows WordPress best practices for optimal performance.


**😲 Launch Your Website in Minutes**
Creating a professional website with BoldPost is quick and simple:

1. Choose a starter template
2. Customize the design and content
3. Publish your website and go live
Check out the [Starter Templates!](https://themewant.com/plugins/boldpost/starter-sites)  

✅ News Websites
✅ Magazine Websites
✅ Travel Blog Websites
✅ Personal Blog Websites
✅ Food Blog Websites
✅ Sports News Websites
✅ Tech News Websites
✅ Gaming News Websites
✅ And More!


**📦 Gutenberg Blocks **
✔ **Advanced Post Grid:** Display articles beautifully with multiple responsive grid variations and flexible styling options. [View Demo](https://themewant.com/plugins/boldpost/grid-layout-1/)
✔ **Dynamic Post List:** Organize and showcase content in clean, reader-friendly list layouts. [View Demo](https://themewant.com/plugins/boldpost/list-layout-1/)
✔ **Interactive Slider & Carousel:** Feature important posts using smooth sliders and engaging carousel displays. [View Demo](https://themewant.com/plugins/boldpost/slider-layout-1/)
✔ **Flexible Row & Column Builder:** Create custom page structures and responsive content sections effortlessly.
✔ **Live News Ticker:** Highlight breaking news, trending stories, or recent updates with animated ticker support.
✔ **Custom Button Group:** Add stylish call-to-action buttons to improve navigation and user interaction.


**🔥 WHAT’S NEXT**

If you like The Our Plugin, then consider checking out other WordPress Plugins:

[Easy Hotel Booking](https://wordpress.org/plugins/boldpost/) Powerful Hotel Booking Plugin
[RT Mega Menu](https://wordpress.org/plugins/rt-mega-menu/) Advanced WordPress Mega Menu Builder for Elementor & Gutenberg
[Easy Currency](https://wordpress.org/plugins/easy-currency/) Easy Currency Converter plugin for WooCommerce.
[Easy Elements](https://wordpress.org/plugins/easy-elements/) Easy Elements for Elementor
[Easy Menu Iocns](https://wordpress.org/plugins/easy-menu-icons/) WordPress Menu Icon Plugin

== Installation ==

1. Upload the `boldpost` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
3. Go to any post or page and add a BoldPost block from the block inserter
4. Customize your block settings and publish!

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Is BoldPost compatible with my theme? =

Yes! BoldPost is designed to work with any properly coded WordPress theme. The blocks inherit your theme's typography and can be fully customized to match your design.

= Can I use BoldPost with page builders? =

BoldPost works natively inside the WordPress Block Editor (Gutenberg).

= How do I mark posts as featured? =

When editing a post, you'll find a "Featured Post" meta box in the sidebar. Simply check the box to mark a post as featured, then use the "Show Featured Posts Only" option in any BoldPost block.

= Can I customize the block styles? =

Absolutely! Each block comes with extensive styling options including colors, typography, spacing, borders, and more. You can customize everything directly from the block settings panel.

= Is the plugin translation ready? =

Yes, BoldPost is fully translation ready and follows WordPress internationalization standards.

= Does it work with custom post types? =

Currently, BoldPost is designed to work with standard WordPress posts. Custom post type support may be added in future versions.



== Screenshots ==

1. Post Grid block with multiple column layouts
2. Post List block with featured images
3. Post Slider with navigation controls
4. Category List with post counts
5. Block settings panel showing customization options
6. Featured post meta box in post editor

## Privacy Policy 

BoldPost – Gutenberg Post Grid & Layout Blocks [Appsero](https://appsero.com) SDK to collect some telemetry data upon user's confirmation. This helps us to troubleshoot problems faster & make product improvements.

Appsero SDK **does not gather any data by default.** The SDK only starts gathering basic telemetry data **when a user allows it via the admin notice**. We collect the data to ensure a great user experience for all our users. 

Integrating Appsero SDK **DOES NOT IMMEDIATELY** start gathering data, **without confirmation from users in any case.**

Learn more about how [Appsero collects and uses this data](https://appsero.com/privacy-policy/).

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.7 =
* Improved css controls of blocks

= 1.0.6 =
* Made compatible with Pro version

= 1.0.5 =
* Add Video Tutorial
* Added Screenshots

= 1.0.4 =
* Fixed CSS
* Added Custom Bootstrap Support

= 1.0.3 =
* Fixed Navigation Enable Disable
* Fixed Navigation Styling
* Fixed List style responisve issues
* Fixed Image height not working ohter devices
* Fixed Slider per view not working with devices

= 1.0.2 =
* Fixed pagination issues & Update CSS

= 1.0.1 =
* Bug fixes & Update CSS

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release
* Post Grid block with responsive columns
* Post List block with flexible layouts
* Post Slider block with Swiper integration
* Category List block with styling options
* Featured post functionality
* Extensive customization options
* WordPress 6.9 compatibility

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
Initial release of BoldPost. Install and start creating beautiful post displays!