=== WP CTA - Call Now Button, Sticky Button & Call to Action Builder ===
Contributors: blendmedia, mandeeps1987
Tags: call button, call now button, call to action, cta, sticky button
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 2.3.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

WordPress Call To Action builder that creates sticky buttons, call now buttons and CTAs to boost clicks, increase sales and generate leads.

== Description ==

WP CTA is a powerful and easy-to-use WordPress plugin designed to help you create high-converting call-to-action elements that drive clicks, calls, and leads.

With WP CTA, you can quickly add **sticky CTAs and call buttons** to your website, ensuring your most important offers stay visible and accessible at all times. Whether you want to increase phone calls, capture leads, or promote a special offer, WP CTA makes it simple.

The free version includes a **Sticky CTA** and a **Tab CTA (call button / click-to-call)** to give you an instant way to boost engagement. Upgrade to Pro to unlock advanced CTA types, targeting, and conversion-focused features.

= Key Features =

* **Sticky CTA (Free):** Keep your call-to-action visible as users scroll your site
* **Tab CTA (Call Button):** Add a click-to-call style tab that expands on interaction
* **Smart Display Controls:** Show CTAs based on timing, scroll behavior, and user interaction
* **Easy Customization:** Customize colors, text, positioning, and content
* **Responsive Design:** Works perfectly on desktop and mobile devices
* **Page Targeting:** Display CTAs on specific pages or site-wide
* **Development Mode:** Test your CTAs before going live
* **No Coding Required:** Simple and user-friendly interface for fast setup

= Perfect For =

* E-commerce websites
* Lead generation campaigns
* Affiliate marketing
* Content promotion
* Newsletter signups
* Service-based businesses (call buttons)
* Special offers and discounts

= Templates Included =

**Free Version**

1. **Sticky CTA:** Persistent sidebar or floating CTA
2. **Tab CTA (Call Button):** Click-to-expand call or contact button

**Pro Version**

1. **Floating Buttons:** Call now, contact, or custom actions
2. **Banner / Announcement Bar:** Top or bottom promotional bars
3. **HTML & Shortcode CTAs:** Fully customizable CTA blocks
4. **GDPR Bar:** Consent and compliance notifications

= Easy Setup =

1. Install and activate the plugin
2. Create your first CTA
3. Choose a CTA type (sticky or tab)
4. Customize design and content
5. Set display conditions
6. Publish and track results

= Pro Version Available =

Upgrade to [WP CTA Pro](https://wpctapro.com/) for advanced features:

* Unlimited CTAs
* Multiple CTA types (floating, banner, HTML, GDPR, and more)
* Advanced targeting options (time, scroll, behavior-based)
* Entrance animations (slide, fade, and more)
* Click tracking and analytics
* Custom CSS editor
* Priority support
* And much more

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin files to the `/wp-content/plugins/easy-sticky-sidebar` directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' screen in WordPress
3. Use the WP CTA menu to configure the plugin

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= How many CTAs can I create with the free version? =

The free version allows you to create up to 3 CTAs.

= Can I customize the colors and fonts? =

Yes! You can customize colors, fonts, positioning, and other design elements through the easy-to-use interface.

= Is the plugin responsive? =

Yes, all templates are fully responsive and work perfectly on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.

= Can I target specific pages? =

Yes, you can choose to display your CTAs on specific pages, posts, or site-wide.

= Do I need coding knowledge? =

No! The plugin is designed to be user-friendly and doesn't require any coding knowledge.

= Is there a pro version? =

Yes! [WP CTA Pro](https://wpctapro.com/) offers advanced features like unlimited CTAs, A/B testing, analytics, and more.

== Screenshots ==

1. Sticky CTA – Overlay Mode
2. HTML / iFrame CTA
3. Sticky CTA – Classic Mode
4. CTA Plugin Dashboard
5. Layout and Template Selection
6. Content Customization
7. Design Customization
8. Page Position Selection
9. Responsive Visibility Controls

== Changelog ==

= 2.3.0 =
* Styling customization is now available in the free version.
* Removed the free CTA creation limit so users can create and display more CTAs.
* Added time-based asset versioning for CSS and JavaScript files to make saved changes appear immediately.
* Improved Sticky CTA overlay mode with full-height/full-width tab controls, tab alignment, text orientation, icon size, icon position, and content corner radius options.
* Improved Sticky CTA live preview parity between admin and frontend for classic and overlay layouts.
* Added overlay content and button margin controls with matching backend and frontend preview behavior.
* Improved Tab CTA icon and text spacing, including support for icons before or after text.
* Improved HTML CTA and GDPR compatibility when Pro is active, including cleaner tab settings behavior and preview handling.
* Fixed frontend display so more than three CTAs can render correctly.
* Fixed escaping, validation, and admin preview issues reported by WordPress coding standards.
* Removed unused or confusing settings from specific CTA modes where they did not apply.

= 2.2.2 =
* Fixed import failures caused by malformed exported CTA metadata and object-shaped option data.

= 2.2.1 =
* Added a one-time admin feature notification
* Admin notice dismissal now persists per user

= 2.2.0 =
* Admin styling tab layout improvements
* Pro feature lock UI refinements
* Preview, placement, and template UX updates

= 2.1.3 =
* Security hardening and validation fixes
* Admin UX and preview safety improvements
* Code quality and compatibility updates

= 2.1.2 =
* Tab CTA launched for free version
* Live preview fixes
* New description for new features
* Minor code improvements

= 2.1.1 =
* Plugin title update
* Plugin tags updated
* Input size increased min 100px
* Contributor name issue fixed
* Minor code quality improvements

= 2.1.0 =
* Optimized live preview performance for better responsiveness
* Added infrastructure for animation support (available in Pro)
* Minor UI enhancements and bug fixes

= 2.0.1 =
* Live preview fixings
* Custom padding option for CTA Buttons
* CTA content show/hide toggle option
* Code quality and reliability improvements

= 2.0.0 =
* New Dashboard added with multi-step ui.
* Improved admin live preview loading experience with a dedicated spinner.
* Enhanced preview alignment, template switching behavior, and status indicators.
* Added safer handling for imported media URLs during CTA import.
* UI refinements across admin screens.

= 1.7.4 =
* Minor security enhancements
* Updated plugin name for better clarity

= 1.7.3 =
* Fixed fatal error in import/export functionality
* Resolved PHP 8.2+ deprecation warnings
* Improved import success messages with count display
* Enhanced error handling for media file imports
* Fixed protected property access issues
* Updated compatibility to WordPress 6.8
* Improved overall stability and performance

= 1.7.2 =
* Fixed compatibility issues with WordPress 6.7
* Improved performance and stability
* Enhanced user interface
* Bug fixes and improvements

= 1.7.1 =
* Initial release
* 3 customizable templates
* Basic targeting options
* Responsive design

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 2.3.0 =
Styling customization is now available in Free, with improved Sticky CTA tabs, live preview parity, and no CTA creation limit.

= 2.2.2 =
Fixed import failures because of malformed metadata.

= 2.2.1 =
One-time admin feature notification and dismissal improvements.

= 2.2.0 =
Admin styling, placement, and Pro feature lock UI improvements.

= 2.1.3 =
Security hardening and compatibility updates.

= 2.0.0 =
Major admin UX improvements, safer imports, and preview alignment refinements.

= 1.7.3 =
This update includes critical bug fixes for import/export functionality and PHP 8.2+ compatibility improvements.

= 1.7.2 =
This update includes important compatibility fixes for WordPress 6.7 and performance improvements.

== Support ==

For support, please visit our [support page](https://wpctapro.com/help) or contact us at support@wpctapro.com.

== Pro Version ==

Upgrade to [WP CTA Pro](https://wpctapro.com/) for advanced features and priority support.
