=== Team Showcase – Responsive Team Members Grid, Slider & Carousel Plugin ===
Contributors: themepoints
Donate link: https://themepoints.com/teamshowcase/
Tags: team showcase, team members, staff, employee, team grid, team slider, team carousel, team popup
Requires at least: 4.0
Tested up to: 6.9
Stable tag: 3.0.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Create beautiful, responsive team member sections with grid, slider, list, popup, and carousel layouts. Perfect for companies, agencies, startups, schools, and organizations.

== Description ==
**Team Showcase** is a lightweight yet powerful WordPress plugin that helps you display your team members, staff, employees, board members, or speakers in a clean and professional way.

Create stunning team sections using grid, slider, list, popup, and carousel layouts — no coding required.

The plugin works with any WordPress theme and gives you full control over layout, style, and content.


### Useful Links
- [Upgrade to Pro](https://themepoints.com/product/team-showcase-pro/)
- [Live Preview](https://themepoints.com/teamshowcase/)
- [Documentation](https://themepoints.com/teamshowcase/docs/team-showcase/overview/)

### Installation Tutorial & Demonstration
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9mgBm14n0I

### Why Choose Team Showcase?
Most team plugins only show names and images.
**Team Showcase goes further.**

✔ 25+ professionally designed team layouts  
✔ Grid, slider, list & filterable layouts  
✔ Popup member profile with full details  
✔ Easy shortcode & Gutenberg support  
✔ Lightweight, fast & SEO-friendly  
✔ Works with any WordPress theme  

Whether you need a simple team grid or an advanced interactive team section, Team Showcase gives you full control.

## Key Features – Free Version

✔ Create **unlimited team members**  
✔ Responsive **grid, slider & list** layouts  
✔ Select team members by **categories**  
✔ Control ordering (ASC / DESC / Custom)  
✔ Popup member details (basic layout)  
✔ Easy shortcode support 
✔ Clean, lightweight & fast  
✔ SEO-friendly HTML markup  
✔ Translation ready  
✔ Works with any theme  

### Team Member Fields

- Member Name  
- Designation  
- Email 
- Location 
- Contact Number 
- Website 
- Short Description  
- Team Member Image  
- Social Media Profiles  
- Categories 
- Team Member Skills

## Advanced Team Member Popup

Display detailed information in a modern popup:

✔ Full description  
✔ Member Information
✔ Social media links  
✔ Smooth animations  
✔ Member Skills 

👉 Advanced popup layouts and animations are available in **[Pro version »](https://themepoints.com/product/team-showcase-pro/)**   

## Flexible Layout Options

Choose how your team appears:

✔ Grid layout  
✔ Slider / carousel layout  
✔ List layout  
✔ Responsive for desktop, tablet & mobile  
✔ Custom column control  

👉 More layouts, animations, and filters available in **[Pro »](https://themepoints.com/product/team-showcase-pro/)**


## Team Showcase Pro – Unlock Full Power 🚀

Upgrade to **Team Showcase Pro** to build premium, conversion-focused team sections.

### Pro Features

🔥 25+ premium team styles  
🔥 Filterable team layouts  
🔥 Advanced popup templates  
🔥 Team member skills with progress bars  
🔥 Additional slider controls & animations  
🔥 Priority support  

👉 Ideal for agencies, businesses & professional websites


## Who Is This Plugin For?

✔ Companies & startups  
✔ Agencies & freelancers  
✔ Schools & universities  
✔ Corporate teams  
✔ NGOs & organizations  
✔ Event speakers & staff  
✔ Board members & advisors  

If your website needs to build trust with real people, **Team Showcase is for you**.

## Easy to Use – No Coding Required

1. Install & activate the plugin  
2. Add team members  
3. Choose a layout style  
4. Insert shortcode  
5. Done 🎉

## Performance & Compatibility

✔ Lightweight & optimized  
✔ Mobile-friendly layouts  
✔ Compatible with all modern themes  
✔ Regular updates  
✔ Follows WordPress coding standards  

## Support & Documentation

We actively maintain this plugin and listen to user feedback.

- Documentation included  
- Community support via WordPress.org  
- **Priority support available in Pro**

👉 Upgrade to [Pro](https://themepoints.com/product/team-showcase-pro/) for advanced features & faster support


== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin files to `/wp-content/plugins/team-showcase/`  
2. Activate the plugin through the “Plugins” screen in WordPress  
3. Go to **Team Showcase** menu  
4. Add your team members  
5. Display using shortcode


== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does this plugin work with any WordPress theme? =
Yes, Team Showcase works with **all WordPress themes**.

= Is coding required? =
No, everything works via UI and shortcodes.

= Is the plugin mobile responsive? =
Yes, all layouts are fully responsive.

= Can I display team members in a slider or carousel? =
Yes, grid, slider, list, and carousel layouts are supported.

= Does the plugin support popup member details? =
Yes, clicking a team member opens a popup with detailed information.

= Can I use multiple team sections on one page? =
Yes, You can create unlimited showcases.

= Is there a Pro version available? =
Yes, Team Showcase Pro includes premium styles, filter layouts, advanced popups, skills, and priority support.


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== Changelog ==

= 3.0.0 =
* Fix Security Issue.
* Added New Options.
* Added New CSS.

= 2.9 =
* Fix Escaping Issue.
* Added New Options.
* Update Options Page UI.

= 2.8 =
* Fix Icon Conflict Issue.
* Fix CSS Issues.

= 2.7 =
* Check Latest Version Compatibility Issue.
* Fix CSS Issues.
* Fix Responsive Issues.

= 2.6 =

* Check Latest Version Compatibility Issue.
* Fix sanitize metabox field issue.
* Update Options page.

= 2.5 =
* Check Latest Version Compatibility Issue.
* Update Options page.

= 2.4 =
* Fix Escaping Issue.
* Added New Social Icon.
* Added Column Option for different responsive devices.
* Added More Order By Options.
* Added New Social Icon.
* Update Twitter icon to X.
* Update Options Page UI.
* Update Fontawesome latest version.

= 2.3 =
* Fix Escaping Issue.
* Added New Options.
* Update Options Page UI.

= 2.2 =
* Fix Escaping Issue.
* Update Options page.
* Update Admin Interface.

= 2.1 =
* Check Latest Version Compatibility Issue.
* Update Options page.
* Update Admin Interface.
* Added New Options.
* Added New Style.
* Update CSS.

= 2.0 =
* Added New Options.
* Fix Error Issue.

= 1.9 =
* Added New Options.
* Update Options page.
* Fix CSS Issue.

= 1.8 =
* Test with latest Version.
* Update Options page.
* Fix backend issue.
* Added New Options.

= 1.7 =
* Test with latest Version.

= 1.6 =
* Test with latest Version.

= 1.5 =
* Fix CSS Issues.
* Fix Responsive Issues.
* Update Options Page.

= 1.4 =
* Added Member Background Color Options.
* Added Social Icons.
* Added Image Size Options (Custom or Default).
* Added Menu Order Options (Date, Munu Order, Random).
* Added New Options Page.
* Added Shortcode in options page.
* Added Team Column Margin Bottom Options.
* Added Team Column Margin Left/Right Options.
* Added Team Member Name Text Transform Options.
* Added Team Member Designation Text Transform Options.
* Added Social & Popup Box Options.
* Added Help & Support Tab Options.
* Update Team Member page css.
* Update Backend Css.
* Update Options Page UI.
* Fix Menu Style Two Popup Box issues.
* Fix Responsive Issues.
* Fix Team Member default color Issues.
* Fix Team Member column height Issues.
* Fix Popup box Responsive Issues.

= 1.3 =
* Fix Css Issues.
* Update Backend UI.
* Update Team Option Page.

= 1.2 =
* Fix Css Issues.
* Update Backend UI.
* Update Team Option Page.
* Added Image Height Options.
* Fix Responsive Issues.
* remove unnecessary code.

= 1.1 =
* Fix Css Issues.
* Update Core files.
* Update Team Option Page.
* Update Admin Interface.
* Fix Responsive Issues.
* Added New Themes etc.

= 1.0 =
* Initial release


== Upgrade Notice ==

= Team Showcase Pro =
Unlock premium layouts, advanced popups, filters, animations, and priority support.