=== Ctrl Booking For Elementor ===
Contributors: ctrldigitaltech
Tags: booking, appointments, elementor, booking system, calendar
Requires at least: 6.2
Tested up to: 6.7
Stable tag: 1.0.0
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GPL v2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

A flexible booking system for businesses, seamlessly integrated with Elementor for easy customization and user-friendly management.

== Description ==

Ctrl Booking System allows businesses to manage appointments and bookings directly from their WordPress website. Perfect for salons, clinics, consultants, and other service providers, this plugin offers a seamless booking experience with Elementor integration and robust backend management tools.

**Key Features:**
* Service management with customizable prices  
* Configurable time slots and booking windows  
* Email notifications via SMTP  
* Elementor widget integration  
* Booking statistics and reporting  
* Shortcode support  
* Rate limiting and security features  

Save time, reduce no-shows, and streamline your appointment workflows effortlessly.

== Installation ==

1. Install via WordPress or upload the plugin files to `/wp-content/plugins/ctrl-booking-system`.  
2. Activate the plugin through the **'Plugins'** menu.  
3. Configure settings under **'Booking System'** in the admin menu.  
4. Add the booking form using the **Elementor widget** or shortcode `[booking_form]`.  

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= How do I add the booking form to a page? =
Use either the Elementor widget or shortcode `[booking_form]` to display the booking form.

= Can I customize email notifications? =
Yes, configure SMTP and email notification templates in the plugin settings.

= Is Ctrl Booking compatible with all Elementor themes? =
Yes, Ctrl Booking is designed to be fully compatible with any Elementor-compatible theme.

= How do I view booking statistics? =
Visit the **'Booking Analytics'** section in the plugin admin dashboard.

== External Services ==

This plugin integrates with or links to the following third-party services:

* Buy Me a Coffee (buymeacoffee.com) - For optional donations
* Trustpilot UK (uk.trustpilot.com) - For optional user reviews
* CtrlDigital.Tech (ctrldigital.tech) - Plugin author website

No data is sent to these services without explicit user action. They are only used for optional features like donations and reviews.

== Screenshots ==

1. **Elementor Widget Configuration:** Easily customize your booking form with Elementor's visual builder.  
2. **Frontend Booking Form:** User-friendly interface for seamless booking.  
3. **Booking Management Dashboard:** Manage and track bookings efficiently from the admin panel.  
4. **Booking Analytics:** Get detailed insights with booking statistics and visual charts.  

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release  
* Service management functionality  
* Booking system with time slots  
* Email notifications via SMTP  
* Elementor integration  
* Admin dashboard with statistics  
* Security features and rate limiting  

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
Initial release of Ctrl Booking for Elementor.