=== aronda Slider ===
Contributors: arondadigital
Tags: slider
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 7.0
Stable tag: 1.0.0
Requires PHP: 7.4
Author: aronda digital GmbH
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Text Domain: aronda-slider
Create modern sliders. Use images and videos flexibly. Structure content cleanly – directly in Elementor. 

== Description ==

The aronda Slider extends Elementor with a flexible slider widget for modern websites, landing pages and banner areas. 
Images, videos, texts, buttons and navigation elements can be set up and individually styled directly in the Elementor editor.
Whether you need a classic hero slider, an eye-catching header area, a product slider or visual storytelling on a landing page: with the aronda Slider, content can be presented clearly, dynamically and in a visually appealing way.
The aronda Slider combines flexible design options with simple usability. Add slides, insert background images or videos, place texts, activate buttons, configure navigation and adjust everything directly in Elementor.
No complicated setup. No unnecessary detours. Simply a slider that feels good to use and works cleanly in Elementor. 

= Key Features =

* **Flexible slides with image or video**  
Create individual slides with a background image or video. For each slide, you can define which medium should be used and how it should be displayed.

* **Fallback image for video slides**  
For video slides, a separate fallback image can be added. This image is displayed if the video cannot be loaded or cannot be played on certain devices.

* **Optimized for banner and hero areas**  
The aronda Slider is ideal for large banner areas, header sliders and hero sections. Height, overlay, positioning and content can be adjusted flexibly.

* **Clean HTML structure for headings**  
With Title HTML Tag, you can choose the appropriate HTML tag for the slide title. If H1 is selected, only the first slide is output as H1, while all following slides are automatically output as H2. This keeps the page structure SEO-friendly and clean, even when multiple slides are used.

* **Individually style the text overlay**  
Position, alignment, background color, width, padding, margin and borders can be adjusted directly in the Elementor style section. This allows texts to be placed clearly and in line with the website design.

* **Format title and description**  
For title and description, the familiar Elementor style options are available. Typography, color, spacing and borders can be individually defined.

* **Button with icon options**  
Optionally, a button can be activated for the slider. Text color, background color, hover state, spacing, border radius and icon position can be styled flexibly.

* **Navigation with arrows and dots**  
Choose between arrows, dots, arrows and dots, or no navigation at all. Custom icons can be added for arrow and bullet navigation.

* **Mobile control for arrows**  
Arrow navigation can be shown or hidden on mobile devices. This keeps the slider clear and user-friendly on smaller screens.

* **Autoplay, loop and pause on hover**  
Define whether the slider should run automatically, how long each slide should remain visible, whether the slider should loop continuously and whether it should pause when hovered with the mouse.

* **Ken Burns effect**  
For image slides, an optional subtle Ken Burns effect can be activated. This adds more movement and depth without making the slider feel too busy.

* **ACF support**  
If required, content can be dynamically integrated via Advanced Custom Fields. This makes the slider suitable for dynamic content and custom website projects.

* **Seamless Elementor integration**  
The aronda Slider is used directly as an Elementor widget. All important settings are exactly where you would expect them: in the content and style sections of the Elementor editor.

= Free Version Features =

This plugin can be used completely free of charge.

== Installation ==

= Minimum system requirements =

* WordPress 6.0 or higher
* PHP version 7.4 or higher
* MySQL version 5.0 or higher
* Elementor installed and activated

= Recommended system requirements =

* PHP version 8.1 or higher
* MySQL version 5.6 or higher
* WordPress memory limit of at least 64 MB
* 128 MB or higher recommended

= Installation via WordPress =

1. Go to **Plugins > Add New** in your WordPress backend.
2. Search for **aronda Slider**.
3. Click **Install**.
4. Then activate the plugin by clicking **Activate**.

= Manual installation =

1. Download the plugin ZIP file.
2. Go to **Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin**.
3. Upload the ZIP file.
4. Click **Install Now**.
5. Activate the plugin via the **Plugins** menu in WordPress.

After activation, the **aronda Slider** widget is available directly in the Elementor editor.

== Screenshots ==

1. Slider preview in the browser: with the aronda Slider, presenting content is child's play.
2. Advanced slider settings: full control over every detail.
3. Slider is flexibly customizable using the Elementor editor.
4. One slider, countless possibilities: The aronda slider integrates seamlessly into any website.

== FAQ ==

= Does the aronda Slider work with Elementor? =

Yes, the aronda Slider is built as an Elementor widget and can be inserted, filled with content and styled directly in the Elementor editor.

= Can I use the slider in the banner area? =

Yes, the slider is very well suited for banner and hero areas. The clean HTML structure for headings is especially useful, because when H1 is selected, only the first slide is output as H1.

= Can I use images and videos? =

Yes, each slide can use either an image or a video. For videos, an additional fallback image can be added.

= Can I use my own arrows or bullet icons? =

Custom icons can be used for the previous and next arrows as well as for bullet elements.

= Can the slider play automatically? =

Autoplay allows the slider to run automatically. In addition, playback speed, transition speed, loop and pause on hover can be configured.

= Can I customize the design individually? =

Yes, overlay, title, description, button, arrows and dots can be adjusted via the Elementor style settings.

= Does the slider support ACF? =

Yes, content can be dynamically integrated via Advanced Custom Fields if required.

= Do I need coding skills? =

No, the slider can be fully set up and styled with Elementor. No programming skills are required.
