=== Nab Related Post ===
Contributors: wpdecent, nababurbd
Plugin URI: https://wordpress.org/plugins/nab-related-post/
Description: Enhance your WordPress site with an intuitive feature that displays related posts in a visually appealing carousel on single post pages. This feature dynamically fetches related posts based on categories, tags, or custom taxonomy, ensuring relevant content suggestions for your readers.
Version: 1.1.6
Author URI: https://profiles.wordpress.org/wpdecent/
License: GPL-2.0+
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.txt
Text Domain: nab-related-post
Domain Path: /languages
Tags: related posts, carousel, WordPress plugin, customizable, taxonomy
Tested up to: 6.7
Stable tag: 1.1.6
Donate link: https://buymeacoffee.com/nababur

Display related posts in a fully customizable carousel with advanced features and styling options.  

== Description ==  

**Nab Related Post** is a lightweight, user-friendly WordPress plugin designed to enhance user engagement by displaying related posts in a visually appealing carousel. Perfect for blogs and websites, this plugin helps retain visitors by showcasing relevant content in a dynamic and responsive layout.  

With both **basic** and **advanced** customization options, you have full control over the appearance, functionality, and behavior of the carousel.  

### Key Benefits:  
- **Increase Engagement:** Keep visitors exploring your site with relevant posts.  
- **Easy Setup:** Configure your carousel settings without coding knowledge.  
- **Fully Responsive:** Looks great on all devices, from desktops to mobile.  

== Features ==  

### **Basic Settings**  
- Enable/Disable the Related Post Carousel.  
- Set a custom carousel title.  
- Order posts by:  
  - Title  
  - Date  
  - Custom Order  
- Customize post order: Ascending or Descending.  
- Auto Play options:  
  - Enable/Disable Auto Play.  
  - Configure Auto Play timeout and speed.  
  - Stop Auto Play on hover or focus.  
- Loop carousel (continuous sliding).  
- Configure slides per scroll.  
- Fully responsive with custom settings for:  
  - Large desktops.  
  - Small desktops.  
  - Tablets.  
  - Mobile devices.  

### **Advanced Settings**  
- Show/Hide navigation arrows.  
- Show/Hide dot indicators.  
- Display post excerpts below the title.  
- Exclude sticky posts.  

### **Styling Options**  
- Customize navigation arrows:  
  - Colors  
  - Hover colors  
- Personalize dot indicators:  
  - Colors  
  - Hover colors  

== Installation ==  

1. Upload the plugin files to the `/wp-content/plugins/nab-related-post` directory or install the plugin through the WordPress Plugins screen directly.  
2. Activate the plugin via the **Plugins** menu in WordPress.  
3. Navigate to the **Nab Related Post** settings to customize your carousel.  

== Frequently Asked Questions ==  

### **How do I customize the carousel settings?**  
You can configure the plugin by visiting the **Nab Related Post Settings** section in your WordPress dashboard. The plugin provides both basic and advanced options for full control over the carousel.  

### **Can I control the number of related posts displayed?**  
Yes, you can set the number of posts displayed for each screen size (desktop, tablet, mobile) in the responsive settings.  

### **Does the plugin support custom post types?**  
Currently, the plugin focuses on related posts from standard posts. Support for custom post types may be added in future updates.  

### **How do I style the carousel?**  
The plugin offers built-in styling options for arrows, dots, and other elements. You can also add custom CSS via your theme or child theme for further customization.  

### **Is the plugin translation-ready?**  
Yes, Nab Related Post is fully translation-ready. You can translate the plugin into any language using `.pot` files located in the `/languages` directory.  


== Step-by-Step Guide ==  

### **Watch Free Version Video**  
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlgD4ic_AZ8]

== Screenshots ==

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== Changelog ==  

### 1.1.6 
- Added video tutorial.  


### 1.1.5  
- Fixed image height and width display issue.  
- Minor bug fixes and performance improvements.  

### 1.1.4  
- Fixed image height and width display issue.  
- Minor bug fixes and performance improvements.  

### 1.1.3  
- Fixed image height and width display issue.  
- Minor bug fixes and performance improvements.  

### 1.1.2  
- Fixed image height and width display issue.  
- Minor bug fixes and performance improvements.  

### 1.1.0  
- Improved carousel responsiveness.  
- Added advanced styling options for arrows and dots.  

### 1.0.1  
- Initial release with customizable carousel settings.  

== Upgrade Notice ==  

### 1.1.2  
- Upgrade now to fix image height and width issues and enhance overall performance.  

### 1.1.0  
- Update for advanced styling options and improved responsiveness.  

== Support ==  

For assistance, please visit the [Support Forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/nab-related-post/) or contact the author via their [WordPress profile](https://profiles.wordpress.org/nababurbd/).  

== Donate ==  

If you find this plugin helpful, consider supporting development by [buying me a coffee](https://buymeacoffee.com/nababur).