=== Plinkly – Smart CTA Buttons === Contributors: ahmedkaladl218 Tags: CTA, buttons, analytics, AI, elementor, gutenberg, A/B testing, link tracking Requires at least: 6.3 Tested up to: 6.8 Requires PHP: 7.4 Stable tag: 1.4.0 License: GPLv2 or later License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html Plinkly helps you create intelligent, AI-optimized CTA buttons, track user engagement, and unlock actionable insights with real-time analytics and A/B testing. == Description == **Smart. Customizable. Conversion‑focused.** Plinkly is the ultimate solution for crafting call-to-action buttons that don’t just look good — they **perform**. Powered by AI and precision analytics, Plinkly gives marketers and creators the tools they need to increase clicks, boost conversions, and optimize placement across any WordPress site. --- 🎯 **Core Free Features:** * Build unlimited, fully‑customizable CTA buttons. * Total control over text, style, color, logo, and placement. * Gutenberg block and Elementor widget included. * Click-tracking built in — no setup needed. * Works out of the box, even without Plinkly Cloud. --- 🌐 **Plinkly Cloud Features (Free + Pro Tiers):** * Smart styling with auto-detected logos and colors. * AI-generated CTA text suggestions based on page context. * Real-time analytics dashboard with performance metrics. * CSV export for reports and data analysis. * Daily quota and usage stats. --- 🚀 **Premium Features (Plinkly Pro License):** * A/B Testing — Compare multiple CTA variants and identify top performers. * Advanced Analytics — Click logs, filters, date-range comparisons. * AI Advice — Actionable recommendations to improve conversion. * Auto styling updates and optimization suggestions. * Priority support and advanced Cloud integrations. --- 🧩 **Available Add-Ons (Pro Only):** **Plinkly – EasyLink Put** Turn keywords into buttons — automatically. Assign links to specific words from the Gutenberg editor, and let Plinkly handle the rest. Every click is tracked, giving you clear insight into what content drives results. **Plinkly – CTA Placement Tracker** See exactly where your CTAs convert best. This add-on analyzes click activity by “zones” across your page layout and provides detailed reports to help you optimize for maximum engagement. **Plinkly – Link Sentinel** Keep your CTAs error-free. Link Sentinel automatically scans all Plinkly buttons for broken links or failed redirects, notifies you via email, and logs results to a central report — so you never lose conversions to dead URLs. Activate add-ons from the main plugin settings screen. --- To enable premium features, visit [https://plink.ly](https://plink.ly) to purchase a license key and unlock full access to Plinkly Cloud. == Source == Full source code, including unminified JS/CSS and build instructions: https://github.com/plinklyWP/plinkly-smart-cta-buttons == Installation == 1. Upload the `plinkly` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`. 2. Activate “Plinkly – Smart CTA Buttons” from your WordPress plugins screen. 3. Visit **Plinkly → Settings** to configure styles or connect to Plinkly Cloud. 4. Add buttons via the Gutenberg block or Elementor widget. == Frequently Asked Questions == = Can I use Plinkly without Plinkly Cloud? = Yes. All local features (manual customization, basic analytics) work without connecting to the cloud. = How do I enable AI and smart styling features? = Connect your site to Plinkly Cloud by purchasing an API key from https://plink.ly. = Does Plinkly support page builders? = Yes. It includes native blocks for Gutenberg and widgets for Elementor. = Is my click data private? = Yes. Click data is stored securely in your WordPress database. Extended analytics are cloud-based and privacy-compliant. = What happens if I deactivate the plugin? = Your data remains intact. Simply reactivate to continue where you left off. == Screenshots == 1. Smart Analytics Dashboard (clicks over time, top CTAs). 2. A/B Testing Results view. 3. Button style customization panel. 4. Gutenberg block in use. == Video Demo == https://youtu.be/5UBrsC1sg7Y?si=sBPv1CTMxHtn2pz8 == Changelog == = 1.4.0 = * Improved: Analytics dashboard layout and performance. * Added: Support for new add-ons (EasyLink, Placement Tracker, Link Sentinel). = 1.3.1 = * Improved: Analytics dashboard, UI polish, and performance optimizations. = 1.3.0 = * New: Plinkly AI Advice — AI-powered insights and recommendations in the analytics dashboard. * New: A/B Testing — Split test your CTA buttons, compare variants, and see which performs best. * Improved: Analytics dashboard, UI polish, and performance optimizations. = 1.2.0 = * New: Customize font size, logo size, and button padding. Enhanced analytics dashboard and improved performance. = 1.1.1 = * Improved: Button design options. = 1.1.0 = * Improved: Button design options (border, radius, font control). * Fixed: Style conflicts with some WordPress themes. = 1.0.0 = * Initial public release. * Core features: Custom CTA creation, basic analytics, optional Cloud integration. * Freemium model separated between local and cloud‑based premium features. == Upgrade Notice == = 1.3.1 = * Improved: Analytics dashboard layout and performance. * Added: Support for new add-ons (EasyLink, Placement Tracker, Link Sentinel). == License == This plugin is licensed under GPLv2 or later. See `license.txt` for details.