=== EasyServices ===
Contributors: easylaunch, aleksei-sukhoverkhov
Tags: services, catalog, directory, filter, experts
Requires at least: 5.9
Tested up to: 6.8
Stable tag: 1.0.1
Requires PHP: 7.2
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

A lightweight WordPress plugin that lets you create and display a catalog of services — with filtering, experts, and custom taxonomies.

== Description ==

**EasyServices** allows you to create a structured, filterable **services catalog** for your company or project — without the complexity of WooCommerce.

It adds:
- A custom post type for services
- Optional post type for experts
- Custom taxonomies for types and locations
- A simple filter widget

The plugin is completely **free and open source**.
No premium version, no paid add-ons — and none are planned.
If you need a **custom adaptation or integration**, you can contact the author directly for tailored development.

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### ✳️ Main features:
- Custom post type: `services`
- Optional post type: `experts`
- Taxonomies: `service types` and `locations`
- Filtering by expert, location, type, and price
- Translation-ready (using WordPress internationalization functions)
- Theme-friendly front-end design
- 100% open-source, GPL-compliant

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### 🧩 Technical details:
- Fully adheres to WordPress coding standards
- Text domain: `easyservices`
- Translation files located in `/lang`
- Tested up to WordPress **6.8**
- Compatible with PHP **7.2+**

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### 💡 Author Contact

Developed by **Aleksei Sukhvoverkhov**
Website: [EasyLaunch.eu](https://easylaunch.eu)
Email: easylaunchstudio@gmail.com
Based in Greece

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== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin files to `/wp-content/plugins/easyservices/`, or install directly via the WordPress Plugin Directory.
2. Activate through the **Plugins** menu in WordPress.
3. Add your services in the new **“Services”** section.
4. Optionally create **“Experts”**.
5. Add the **EasyServices Filter** widget to any sidebar or block area.

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== Changelog ==

= 1.0.1 =
* Tested compatibility with WordPress 5.9.
* Updated "Requires at least" version tag.

= 1.0 =
* Initial release: added custom post types (Services, Experts), taxonomies (Type, Location), and a front-end filter widget.

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== License ==

This plugin is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it
under the terms of the **GNU General Public License** as published by the
Free Software Foundation;
either version 2 of the License, or (at your option) any later version.
Full license text: [https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html)

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== Disclaimer ==

This plugin is distributed **free of charge**, without any warranty,
expressed or implied, including but not limited to the warranties of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
There are **no premium or paid versions**.
Custom development or integration requests may be handled individually by the author.

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### 📝 Developer Notes
- Ensure version numbers in this readme and main plugin header are always synchronized (`Stable tag` == `Version`).
- Limit your tags to 5 for repository compliance.
- Update the “Tested up to” value with each new WordPress release.
- Keep the `Text Domain` consistent across all files for correct localization loading.