=== Inkora Builder ===
Contributors: talha7766
Tags: page-builder, gutenberg-blocks, custom-blocks, news-blocks, magazine-blocks
Requires at least: 5.8
Tested up to: 6.9
Stable tag: 1.0.0
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Professional Gutenberg blocks for news and magazine websites.

== Description ==

Inkora Builder adds 15+ specialized Gutenberg blocks to help you build professional news and magazine websites without coding.


= Key Features =

* **Hero Slider Block** - Featured posts slider with multiple layout options
* **Breaking News Ticker** - Horizontal scrolling news ticker
* **Category Tabs** - Tabbed layout for different categories
* **Featured Grid** - Magazine-style grid layouts (2, 3, 4 columns)
* **Video Gallery Block** - YouTube/Vimeo video showcase
* **Poll/Voting Block** - Create interactive polls with AJAX voting
* **Latest Posts Grid** - Customizable post grid with multiple styles
* **News Ticker (Vertical)** - Vertical scrolling headlines
* **Author Box Block** - Responsive author information display
* **Social Share Block** - Share buttons for major platforms
* **Related Posts Block** - Automatic related posts by category/tags
* **Newsletter Block** - Email subscription integration
* **Table of Contents Block** - Auto-generated post TOC
* **Review Block** - Star rating system with schema markup
* **Advertisement Block** - Ad manager with responsive slots

= Block Controls =

Each block offers:
- Responsive visibility (hide on desktop/tablet/mobile)
- Custom CSS class support

= Performance Optimized =

- Lightweight CSS (< 50KB minified)
- No external dependencies (except Gutenberg)
- Lazy loading for images
- Dynamic rendering for polls and tickers

= Developer Friendly =

- WordPress coding standards compliant
- Hooks and filters for customization
- Extendable block architecture
- Full REST API support for dynamic blocks

= Compatibility =

- WordPress 5.8 and higher
- PHP 7.4, 8.0, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3
- All Gutenberg-ready themes
- RTL languages supported
- Translation ready (.pot file included)

== Installation ==

= Automatic Installation =

1. Go to WordPress Admin > Plugins > Add New
2. Search for "Inkora Builder"
3. Click Install Now, then Activate

= Manual Installation =

1. Download inkora-builder.zip
2. Go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin
3. Upload the zip file and click Activate

= After Activation =

Once activated, you'll find:
- All Inkora blocks in the Gutenberg block inserter
- Inkora Settings page under WordPress Settings menu
- New blocks ready to use in any post/page

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does this work with any theme? =

Yes! Inkora Builder works with any WordPress theme that supports Gutenberg (which is all modern themes).

= Does it slow down my website? =

No. We've optimized all blocks to load only on pages where they're used. The core CSS is under 50KB.

= Can I use it with Elementor/Other builders? =

Yes, the blocks work independently. However, for best experience, we recommend using Gutenberg.

= How to report bugs? =

Please report issues on our support forum or contact us through our website.


== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 - 2024-01-15 =

* Initial release
* 15+ Gutenberg blocks added
* Hero Slider with 3 layouts
* Breaking News Ticker (horizontal & vertical)
* Category Tabs block
* Featured Grid with 4 style variations
* Video Gallery block
* Poll block with AJAX voting
* Related Posts block
* Review block with schema markup
* Advertisement block with responsive slots
* Full responsive design
* WordPress 6.7 compatibility tested
* PHP 8.3 compatibility

== External Services ==

This plugin uses the Vimeo API to fetch video metadata.

- Service: Vimeo API
- Purpose: To fetch video metadata (title, thumbnail, duration) when user provides a Vimeo URL
- Data sent: Vimeo video ID only
- When: When a user enters a Vimeo URL in the video block
- Terms: https://vimeo.com/terms
- Privacy: https://vimeo.com/privacy


**Unsplash Images (Static Demo Content):**
- Service: Unsplash (https://unsplash.com)
- Purpose: Only used as static placeholder images in demo blocks
- Data sent: No data - images are included locally in the plugin
- License: Unsplash License (free for commercial use)



== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
Initial release. Includes 15+ professional Gutenberg blocks for news and magazine websites.

== Additional Info ==

This plugin requires WordPress 5.8 or higher. Gutenberg plugin is NOT required as blocks are built with native WordPress components.

= Translations Included =

- English (default)
- .pot file included for custom translations

= Credits =

Icons courtesy of WordPress Dashicons (GPL compatible).

= Support =

For support: inkora@softwarelinkers.biz
Documentation: https://softwarelinkers.biz/inkora-builder/docs

Donate link: https://softwarelinkers.biz/donate