=== Buzzbar – Announcement Bar, Promo Bar & Notification Banner ===
Author: [Blend Media](https://blendmedia.ca/)
Author URI: https://blendmedia.ca/
Contributors: blendmedia
Tags: promo bar, banner, announcement, notification bar, sticky bar
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 7.4
Version: 1.0.0
Stable tag: 1.0.0
License: GPL-2.0+
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Add high-converting announcement bars, promo banners, and scrolling notifications to your site—no coding required.

== Description ==

🚀 Supercharged Notification Bars for WordPress
Buzzbar makes it easy to add eye-catching announcement bars to your website that actually get clicks.
Whether you're promoting a sale, highlighting an offer, or guiding users to take action—Buzzbar helps you do it fast.

== 🔥 Core Features ==

* Add a top announcement bar in seconds
* Custom text, colors, and CTA button
* Mobile responsive and lightweight
* Show across your entire site or selected pages
* Simple display controls (delay, close button, etc.)

== ⚡ Pro Features (Upgrade Anytime) ==

* Rotating announcement bars (multiple messages)
* Scrolling ticker / marquee (news-style)
* WooCommerce targeting (cart value, products, categories)
* Advanced targeting (device, referrer, UTM tracking)
* Animations and attention effects
* Scheduling (start/end dates for promos)
* Click & impression tracking

== 💰 Built for Conversions ==

Buzzbar isn’t just a banner—it’s a conversion tool.
Use it to:

* Promote offers and discounts
* Increase clicks to key pages
* Highlight free shipping or deals
* Capture attention instantly

== 🧩 Works Great With ==
* WooCommerce
* Any WordPress theme
* Page builders like Elementor, Gutenberg, and more

== ⚙️ Easy Setup ==

Install, activate, and launch your first announcement bar in minutes—no tech skills needed.

== 🔗 Want More Power? ==

Buzzbar Pro coming soon!

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Can I display the banner at the bottom? =
Yes. Select "Bottom" from the Position tab.

= How do I make the banner visible? =
Set the status to "Live".

= How do I dismiss the banner? =
Click the close (×) button on the banner. It will stay hidden for 7 days via a browser cookie.

= Is this plugin secure? =
The plugin includes nonce verification, capability checks, sanitization, and escaping.

== Screenshots ==

1. Admin banner list screen
2. Add/Edit banner settings screen
3. Frontend banner display

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial stable release
* Admin banner management
* AJAX status toggle
* CTA support
* WordPress.org compliant structure

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
Initial stable release.