=== Glory Slider ===
Contributors: aumsrini  
Tags: slider, image slider, responsive slider, bootstrap slider, fade, zoom, vertical slider  
Requires at least: 5.0  
Tested up to: 6.8  
Requires PHP: 7.2  
Stable tag: 1.1  
License: GPLv2 or later  
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html  

A simple and responsive image slider plugin with an admin panel to upload images and configure settings.

== Description ==

Glory Slider is a lightweight and responsive WordPress plugin that allows you to create an image slider using the Bootstrap framework. You can upload images, configure slider speed and interval, choose from multiple transition effects and layouts, and display the slider using a shortcode.

**Features:**
- Upload multiple images via the WordPress media uploader.
- Configure slider speed and interval.
- Choose from various transition effects: **fade**, **zoom**, **slide**.
- Select slider layout: **fade** or **vertical**.
- Set custom aspect ratio, width, and height.
- Enable or disable carousel indicators.
- Control image fit within the slider: **cover** or **contain**.
- Responsive design using Bootstrap.
- Easy-to-use shortcode: `[glory_slider]`.

== Installation ==

1. Upload the `glory-slider` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory.
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.
3. Go to "Glory Slider" in the WordPress admin menu to configure the slider settings.
4. Use the `[glory_slider]` shortcode to display the slider on any page or post.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= How do I add the slider to my website? =  
Use the `[glory_slider]` shortcode in any page or post to display the slider.

= Can I customize the slider speed and interval? =  
Yes, you can configure the slider speed (in milliseconds) and interval from the plugin's settings page.

= Is the slider responsive? =  
Yes, the slider is built using the Bootstrap framework, making it fully responsive.

= Can I change the transition effect or layout? =  
Yes, you can choose from fade, zoom, or slide transitions, and also select between fade or vertical layouts.

= Can I define custom dimensions? =  
Yes, you can set a specific width, height, or aspect ratio for the slider.

= What does "image fit" mean? =  
You can control how the images are displayed within the slider container using "cover" or "contain" options.

== Screenshots ==

1. **Admin Settings Page**: Upload images and configure slider settings including layout and transition.
2. **Front-End Slider**: A responsive image slider with customizable behavior and appearance.

== Changelog ==

= 1.2 =
* Added support for multiple transition effects: fade, zoom, slide.
* Introduced new slider layouts: fade and vertical.
* Added options for custom aspect ratio, width, and height.
* Added setting to enable or disable carousel indicators.
* Added image fit control: cover or contain.

= 1.0 =
* Initial release.
* Added image upload functionality.
* Added slider speed and interval configuration.
* Added shortcode support for displaying the slider.

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.2 =
Added transition effects, new layouts, image fitting options, and customizable dimensions for enhanced flexibility.

= 1.0 =
Initial release of the Glory Slider plugin.

== License ==

This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later. See [License URI](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html) for details.
