=== AbhinavDev Announcement Bar ===
Contributors: abhinavdev
Tags: announcement bar, notification bar, scrolling text, marquee, promo bar
Requires at least: 5.8
Tested up to: 7.1
Stable tag: 1.0.2
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Customizable announcement bar with Static, Scrolling, and Sliding text modes, CTA button, Countdown timer, and Live Desktop/Mobile Preview.

== Description ==

**AbhinavDev Announcement Bar** lets you display a sleek, high-converting announcement or promo bar on your WordPress site with zero bloat and zero external dependencies.

### Key Features

* **3 Display Modes:**
  * **Static Text:** Clean, centered single announcement message.
  * **Scrolling Marquee:** Continuous smooth horizontal ticker loop (pauses on hover).
  * **Sliding Rotator:** Smoothly slides through multiple messages (Vertical or Horizontal slide transitions).
* **Live Desktop & Mobile Admin Preview:**
  * Preview your announcement bar in real time inside the WordPress admin dashboard.
  * Toggle between **Desktop View (100% viewport)** and **Mobile View (375px smartphone frame)** before saving changes.
* **Complete Design & Responsive Typography Controls:**
  * Choose between **Solid Background Color** or **Linear Gradient** with custom angle.
  * Separate **Desktop Font Size** and **Mobile Font Size** controls.
  * Separate **Desktop & Mobile Height Padding** and font weight options.
  * 5 one-click color theme presets (Indigo Pulse, Emerald Deal, Flash Crimson, Midnight Gold, Warm Amber).
* **Call-To-Action (CTA) Button & Live Countdown Timer:**
  * Customizable CTA button with custom colors, border radius, and new-tab toggle.
  * Built-in live countdown timer (Days, Hours, Minutes, Seconds) for flash sales and events.
* **Flexible Placement & Targeting:**
  * Position at **Top Sticky**, **Top Static**, or **Bottom Sticky Floating**.
  * Show on **Entire Website** or **Homepage Only**.
  * Target **Desktop & Mobile**, **Desktop Only**, or **Mobile Only**.
  * Optional Dismiss (`✕`) button with configurable cookie/localStorage reappear days.

== Installation ==

1. Upload the `abhinavdev-announcement-bar` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/` or install via the WordPress Plugins screen.
2. Activate **AbhinavDev Announcement Bar** through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.
3. Navigate to **Settings > Announcement Bar** to customize your bar and test it in the Live Desktop & Mobile Preview.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does this plugin slow down my website? =
No. It uses pure vanilla JavaScript and lightweight CSS custom properties (under 6KB combined) with zero jQuery or external library dependencies.

= Can I add multiple messages for scrolling or sliding? =
Yes! You can add unlimited messages in the admin settings and switch between Static, Scrolling Marquee, and Sliding Rotator at any time.

== Screenshots ==

1. Announcement Bar Studio in WordPress Admin with Live Interactive Desktop Preview (100% viewport), Static/Scrolling/Sliding modes, and responsive typography controls.
2. Live Mobile Viewport Preview (375px smartphone frame) inside WordPress Admin with Sliding Rotator controls and Call-to-Action button settings.
3. Frontend Announcement Bar showcase featuring Top Sticky bar with live Countdown Timer, Continuous Scrolling Marquee mode, and Flash Sale color themes.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.2 =
* Made "Show Again on Page Refresh" the default close (✕) button behavior, with a clear dropdown to optionally hide the bar for 1, 3, 7, 14, or 30 days.

= 1.0.1 =
* Added quick links for plugin reviews, support forum, and custom development inquiries in the settings footer and plugin row meta.

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release with Static, Scrolling Marquee, and Sliding Rotator modes, CTA button, Countdown timer, and Live Desktop/Mobile Admin Preview.