=== Event Manager Widget for Elementor ===
Contributors: thetechnojunkie  
Tags: event, event manager, elementor, event listing, calendar  
Requires at least: 5.5  
Tested up to: 6.8 
Requires PHP: 7.4  
Stable tag: 1.0.10.7  
License: GPLv2 or later  
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html  

A powerful plugin to manage and display events with Elementor, including custom event post types, categories, and meta fields.

== Description ==

Event Manager Widget for Elementor is a powerful plugin that helps you create, manage, and display events on your WordPress website. It provides a complete solution for event management with seamless integration with Elementor page builder.

Key Features:

- Custom post type for events
- Event categories taxonomy
- Event meta fields (description, speakers, venue, etc.)
- Elementor widget integration
- Responsive event display
- Customizable event layout
- Event category support
- Event description and speakers
- User-friendly admin interface

Perfect for:
- Event organizers
- Conference organizers
- Meetup groups
- Webinar hosts
- Workshop organizers
- Any website that needs to display events

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin files to the `/wp-content/plugins/event-manager-elementor-widget` directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' screen in WordPress.
3. Go to **Events > Add New** to start adding your events.
4. Use the Elementor widget to display your events on any page or post.

== Requirements ==

- WordPress 5.5 or higher
- PHP 7.4 or higher
- Elementor Page Builder (required)

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= How do I add a new event? =
Go to Events > Add New in your WordPress admin panel to create a new event. You can add event details like title, description, start/end time, venue, and speakers.

= How can I display events on my site? =
Use the Elementor widget to display events on your site. You can find it in the Elementor widgets panel under the "General" category. Drag and drop the widget to your desired location and configure it using the widget controls.

= Can I customize the event display? =
Yes, you can customize the event display using the Elementor widget controls. You can choose which event details to show and how they are displayed. You can also customize the styling using Elementor's built-in design options.

= How do I organize events into categories? =
You can create event categories in the WordPress admin panel under Events > Categories. Then, when creating or editing an event, you can assign it to one or more categories.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= How do I add a new event? =
Go to Events > Add New in your WordPress admin panel to create a new event.

= How can I display events on my site? =
Use the Elementor widget to display events on your site. You can find it in the Elementor widgets panel under the "General" category.

= Can I customize the event display? =
Yes, you can customize the event display using the Elementor widget controls. You can choose which event details to show and how they are displayed.

== Screenshots ==

1. Event post type in admin panel
2. Event management interface
3. Elementor widget controls
4. Event display on frontend

== Changelog ==
= 1.0.10.7 =
* Added style controls for all event elements (banner, title, description, host, category, ticket button).
* Fixed event host meta field saving and display.
* Fixed ticket button background styling and added border-radius control.
* Added icons to all event fields (except description, per user request).
* Added category badge position control (top-left, top-right, bottom-left, bottom-right).
* Bugfixes and UI improvements.

= 1.0.10 =
* Added proper uninstallation process
* Improved code organization and documentation
* Added internationalization support
* Enhanced security practices
* Added proper capability checks
* Improved admin interface

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release
* Added custom post type for events
* Added event categories taxonomy
* Added meta boxes for event details
* Added Elementor widget integration
* Added event display styling
* Added admin management interface

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.10 =
This version makes all features freely available and improves plugin organization. Recommended upgrade for all users.

== License ==

This plugin is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License version 2 or later.
