=== Codocraft Smart Notify – Notification Bar, Countdown Timer & Image Banner ===
Contributors: codocraft
Tags: notification bar, announcement bar, countdown timer, promo bar, woocommerce
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.1.2
License: GPL-2.0+
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Donate link: https://codocraft.com

Create notification bars, image banners, countdown timers and promo messages to boost sales, engagement and conversions with SEO-friendly performance.

== Description ==

**Codocraft Smart Notify** is a powerful WordPress Notification Bar plugin designed to turn visitors into customers using high-converting marketing alerts and engagement tools.

Easily create **announcement bars**, **promo offers**, **WooCommerce notification bars**, **image banner notifications**, and **countdown timers** — and now run **A/B testing** with **automatic winner selection** and **automatic winner bar display** — all from a fast, lightweight and user-friendly dashboard.

🚀 Looking for a Hello Bar alternative?
This plugin delivers advanced customization, better performance, and conversion-focused features without slowing down your website.

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### 💡 Why Choose Codocraft Smart Notify?

Codocraft Smart Notify combines both marketing power and flexibility for modern WordPress websites.

It includes:

* High-converting notification bars to increase sales and engagement
* Image-based notification banners for visually rich promotions
* Real-time countdown timers to create urgency and scarcity
* Smart device targeting (desktop and mobile control)
* Built-in analytics for views, clicks, and CTR tracking
* Multi-bar system with priority-based display logic
* Frequency control (session, daily, or one-time display)
* Lightweight design optimized for Core Web Vitals and SEO performance
* Professional admin dashboard for easy management

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### 🧠 Core Features

* **Multi-Bar Support** – Manage multiple notification bars simultaneously
* **Priority System** – Control display order (1–100 priority)
* **Enable/Disable Control** – Turn bars on or off globally
* **Position Control** – Show bars at top or bottom of site
* **Device Targeting** – Show specific bars on mobile or desktop
* **Frequency Control** – Show once per session, day, or until closed
* **Dismissible Bars** – Allow users to close notifications
* **Responsive Design** – Fully optimized for all devices
* **A/B Testing** – Optimize notifications with split testing and automatic winner selection

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### 🔥 Notification Types

* Promo / Offer Bar
* Coupon / Discount Bar
* Simple Text Announcement Bar
* Image / Banner Notification Bar
* Countdown Timer / Urgency Bar

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### 🖼 Content Customization

* Custom text messages and subheadings
* Typography options (Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large)
* Icon library (Megaphone, Info, Warning, Check, Heart, Star)
* Image banner support (720x90, 468x60, 728x90, Fit to Banner)
* Call-to-action buttons with styling options
* Color picker and border radius controls
* Link behavior (same tab / new tab)

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### 📊 Analytics & Tracking

* Real-time analytics dashboard
* Click tracking and view tracking
* Weekly and monthly performance charts
* Per-bar performance insights
* AJAX-based tracking for performance without slowing site

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### 🛠 Use Cases

* Increase WooCommerce sales with free shipping bars
* Run flash sales using countdown timers
* Promote discount codes with sticky promo bars
* Show seasonal image banners for marketing campaigns
* Display important website announcements
* Improve conversion rates using urgency marketing

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### ⚡ Performance Benefits

* Lightweight and fast loading
* No impact on Core Web Vitals
* Optimized JavaScript and CSS handling
* SEO-friendly structure

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== Installation ==

1. Upload plugin folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`
2. Activate it from WordPress plugins menu
3. Go to **Codocraft Smart Notify** dashboard and create your first bar

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== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Is this a Hello Bar alternative? =
Yes, it provides similar features with better performance and flexibility.

= Can I create image notification bars? =
Yes, image-based banner notifications are fully supported.

= Does it work with WooCommerce? =
Yes, it is fully compatible with WooCommerce stores.

= Is it mobile friendly? =
Yes, all notification bars are fully responsive.

= Can I track performance? =
Yes, built-in analytics show views, clicks, and CTR data.

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== Changelog ==

= 1.1.2 =
* Fixed welcome page permission issues for better accessibility
* Enhanced security measures and input sanitization
* General improvements for better performance and user experience

= 1.1.1 =
* Bug fixes for improved stability and reliability
* General improvements for better performance and user experience

= 1.1.0 =
* Added A/B Testing feature with automatic winner selection
* Winner notification bar now displays automatically on frontend
* Added welcome page on first plugin installation for better onboarding
* Added plugin access in admin top menu for quick navigation
* Fixed click tracking issue on notification bar URLs
* Improved overall performance and stability

= 1.0.2 =
* Added promo, coupon, image and countdown notification bars
* Improved analytics tracking (CTR & views)
* Enhanced UI/UX dashboard experience
* Optimized performance for mobile and speed

= 1.0.1 =
* Security improvements and sanitization fixes
* Fixed plugin review issues
* Proper script and style loading

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release with multi-bar system
* Priority-based display logic
* Analytics and frequency control system