=== SalesPulse - Social Proof & FOMO Notifications ===
Contributors: wpmatcha
Donate link: https://wpmatcha.com/
Tags: social proof, fomo, notifications, woocommerce, conversion
Requires at least: 5.8
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.0.2
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Boost conversions with real-time social proof & FOMO popups. Show purchases, signups, reviews, visitor counts & announcement bars.

== Description ==

**SalesPulse** is a lightweight, WordPress-native social proof and FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) notification plugin that helps you boost conversions by showing real-time purchase alerts, signup notifications, live visitor counts, review highlights, notification bars, and more.

https://youtu.be/OwxRSJWIY_k

**[🚀 Get SalesPulse Pro](https://wpmatcha.com/wordpress-plugins/salespulse-pro/)** | **[🎯 Live Demo](https://salespulse.wpmatcha.com/)**

### 🚀 Key Features (Free)

* **Purchase Notifications** — Show recent WooCommerce orders as social proof popups
* **Signup Alerts** — Display new user registrations to build community trust
* **Review & Comment Highlights** — Surface recent positive comments and reviews
* **Live Visitor Count** — Show real-time visitor numbers to create urgency
* **Custom Messages** — Create your own FOMO notifications with merge tags
* **Notification Bar** — Full-width announcement bar with CTA button, scheduling, and dismiss
* **Cookie Consent Banner** — GDPR-compliant cookie consent with WP Consent API support
* **Contact Form Notifications** — Show recent form submissions (WPForms, Gravity Forms, Ninja Forms, CF7)
* **EDD Integration** — Easy Digital Downloads purchase notifications
* **GiveWP Integration** — Donation activity notifications
* **8 Popup Templates** — Classic, Minimal, Bold, Rounded, Glass, Gradient, Dark Modern, Compact
* **6 Bar Templates** — Classic, Minimal, Banner, Split Duo, Sticky Ribbon, Custom
* **Smart Merge Tags** — Use {customer_name}, {product_name}, {time_ago} and more
* **Position Control** — Bottom-left, bottom-right, top-left, or top-right
* **3 Animation Styles** — Slide, Fade, or Bounce entrance effects
* **Display Targeting** — Show everywhere, specific pages, or exclude pages
* **Device Controls** — Separate toggles for Desktop, Tablet, and Mobile
* **Analytics Tracking** — Track impressions and clicks per notification
* **Flashing Tab** — Grab attention with custom tab title when user switches tabs
* **Shortcode & Gutenberg Block** — Embed notifications anywhere
* **Performance Optimized** — Vanilla JS, zero dependencies, ~5KB CSS + ~4KB JS
* **GDPR Friendly** — Privacy-safe visitor tracking with hashed identifiers
* **Close Button** — Let visitors dismiss notifications
* **Hover Pause** — Notifications pause when hovered
* **Loop Mode** — Optionally restart the notification queue

### 🎯 Perfect For

* WooCommerce stores wanting to increase sales
* SaaS landing pages needing social proof
* Membership sites showcasing community growth
* Service businesses building trust with reviews
* Course creators showing enrollment activity
* Digital product sellers using Easy Digital Downloads
* Nonprofits using GiveWP for donations

### 🔌 Integrations

SalesPulse automatically detects and integrates with:

* **WooCommerce** — Real purchase data, customer names, products, cities
* **Easy Digital Downloads** — Digital product sale notifications
* **GiveWP** — Donation activity notifications
* **WPForms** — Contact form submission notifications
* **Gravity Forms** — Form submission notifications
* **Ninja Forms** — Form entry notifications
* **Contact Form 7** (via Flamingo) — Message notifications

### 📐 Merge Tags

Build dynamic notification messages with these tags:

* `{customer_name}` — Buyer's first name
* `{customer_city}` — Buyer's city
* `{product_name}` — Product name
* `{time_ago}` — Human time difference ("2 minutes ago")
* `{visitor_count}` — Live visitor count
* `{post_title}` — Post or page title
* `{comment_text}` — Comment excerpt

### ⚡ Need More Power? Try SalesPulse Pro!

Unlock premium features to supercharge your conversions:

* AI-powered notification message generation
* A/B testing for notification variants
* Advanced analytics with date range filtering and export
* Advanced page targeting rules (URL, user role, geo)
* Exit-intent popups
* Countdown timer notifications
* 15+ additional premium templates
* Review import from Google, Yelp
* Priority support

👉 [Get SalesPulse Pro](https://wpmatcha.com/wordpress-plugins/salespulse-pro/)

== Installation ==

1. Upload the `salespulse` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
3. Go to **SalesPulse** in your admin menu
4. Create notification types and customize settings
5. Enable notifications with the global toggle — you're live!

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does it work without WooCommerce? =
Yes! SalesPulse works with any WordPress site. Without WooCommerce, you can use signup alerts, review highlights, visitor counts, notification bars, cookie consent banners, and custom messages.

= What form plugins are supported? =
SalesPulse supports WPForms, Gravity Forms, Ninja Forms, and Contact Form 7 (via Flamingo) for contact form submission notifications.

= Will it slow down my site? =
No. SalesPulse loads only ~5KB of CSS and ~4KB of JavaScript with zero external dependencies. Assets only load when notifications are active.

= Is it GDPR compliant? =
SalesPulse uses privacy-safe hashed identifiers for visitor tracking. No personal data is stored or transmitted to external services. It also includes a built-in cookie consent banner with WP Consent API support.

= Can I customize the notification appearance? =
Yes! Choose from 8 popup templates, 6 bar templates, 4 positions, 3 animation styles, and control timing, close buttons, sounds, and more.

= Can I show a notification bar? =
Yes! SalesPulse includes a full-width notification bar feature with CTA buttons, dismissible option, scheduling, and 6 template styles.

= Does it support multisite? =
SalesPulse works on individual sites within a multisite network. Each site has its own settings.

= Can I embed notifications in page content? =
Yes! Use the `[salespulse]` shortcode or the Gutenberg block to embed notifications inline or as floating popups anywhere in your content.

== Screenshots ==

1. Dashboard overview with real-time analytics, quick setup wizard, and recent activity
2. Notification management — create, edit, and organize all your social proof notifications
3. Template gallery with 23 beautiful notification designs (8 free + 15 Pro)
4. Live demo showing notification popups on a real store page
5. Notification bar on a live site

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.2 =
* Bug Fixes

= 1.0.1 =
* Improvement: Synced Free version templates with PRO preview styles.
* Fix: Addressed template duplication when PRO version is active.
* Fix: Resolved styling issues in the Custom configuration panel.

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release
* 8 popup notification templates (Classic, Minimal, Bold, Rounded, Glass, Gradient, Dark Modern, Compact)
* 6 notification bar templates (Classic, Minimal, Banner, Split Duo, Sticky Ribbon, Custom)
* WooCommerce purchase notifications
* Easy Digital Downloads sale notifications
* GiveWP donation notifications
* Signup / registration alerts
* Review / comment highlights
* Live visitor count
* Custom message notifications
* Contact form submission notifications (WPForms, Gravity Forms, Ninja Forms, CF7)
* Announcement notifications
* Notification bar with CTA, scheduling, and dismiss
* Cookie consent banner with WP Consent API
* Analytics tracking (impressions and clicks)
* Merge tag system
* Shortcode and Gutenberg block support
* Display targeting (everywhere, specific pages, exclude pages)
* Device visibility controls (desktop, tablet, mobile)
* Flashing tab title for inactive tabs
* REST API for admin CRUD
* Mobile responsive
* Accessibility support (prefers-reduced-motion)

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
First release of SalesPulse