=== Pingo Notify - Automation & Notification Chat Messages ===
Contributors: Infixs
Tags: notification, whatsapp, message, automation, chatbot
Requires at least: 6.0
Requires PHP: 7.4
Tested up to: 7.0
Stable tag: 1.3.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Automate your WhatsApp messaging and send notifications and alerts to customers and site administrators through messaging apps.

== Description ==

**Pingo Notify** is a powerful WordPress plugin designed to help you notify your customers and site administrators via messaging apps like **WhatsApp**. Unlike other solutions, it offers **free monthly message sending** with a monthly limit perfect for small businesses. For enterprises requiring higher message volumes, we offer paid plans.

= ✨ Key Features =

- 🆓 **Free Monthly Messages**: Get started with free monthly message allowance for small businesses
- 🎨 **Highly Customizable**: Extensive customization options to fit your needs
- 🔧 **Extendable**: Seamlessly integrate with other popular WordPress plugins
- 💫 **Modern Interface**: Clean, intuitive dashboard with user-friendly controls
- 🏷️ **Smart Placeholders**: Auto-complete functionality makes it easy to know which variables you can use in messages
- 🛒 **WooCommerce Integration**: Full compatibility with latest WooCommerce versions
- 📝 **Works Without WooCommerce**: Perfect for blogs and non-ecommerce sites too
 - 🧩 **Dokan Marketplace Compatible**: Send suborder notifications using Dokan-specific template variables for marketplace vendors

= 🔗 Integrations & Use Cases =

**📢 Content Notifications**

- Notify blog subscribers about new posts
- Alert administrators and editors about site activities
- Send various types of notifications to different user roles

**🛒 WooCommerce Compatible**

- Full integration with WooCommerce order management
- Support for order status changes and updates
- Compatible with latest WooCommerce versions
- Integrate with shipping plugins to notify customers about delivery progress
- Send status updates and tracking information
- Keep customers informed throughout the order lifecycle
- AutomateWoo Send abandoned cart message
- AutomateWoo All triggers for send menssage

= 🚀 PRO Features =

Upgrade to **Pingo Notify PRO** for advanced messaging capabilities:

- 🖼️ **Send Images**: Include product images and visual content
- 📎 **File Attachments**: Send download files and documents
- 😊 **Stickers/Emojis**: Add fun elements to your messages
- 🎬 **Video Messages**: Share video content and tutorials
- ♾️ **Unlimited Characters**: No restrictions on message length
- 📈 **High Monthly Limits**: Handle enterprise-level messaging volumes

= 🚀 Getting Started =

1. 📥 Install and activate the plugin
2. ⚙️ Configure your messaging settings
3. 🎯 Set up your notification triggers
4. 📝 Customize your message templates
5. 💬 Start engaging with your customers!

= 🌐 External Services =

This plugin connects to **Pingo Notify** external service (https://pingonotify.com) to send WhatsApp messages and notifications. When you use this plugin, certain data may be transmitted to our servers to process and deliver your messages.

**📊 Data transmitted may include:**

- 💬 Message content and recipients

= 🔒 Privacy & Legal =

**Privacy Policy**: [https://pingonotify.com/policies/privacy-policy](https://pingonotify.com/policies/privacy-policy)
**Terms of Use**: [https://pingonotify.com/policies/terms-of-use](https://pingonotify.com/policies/terms-of-use)

= 🛠️ Development Files =

This plugin includes compiled JavaScript assets.

**GitHub**: [https://github.com/infixs/wordpress-pingo-notify](https://github.com/infixs/wordpress-pingo-notify)

== Installation ==

= Automatic Installation (Recommended) =

1. Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard
2. Navigate to **Plugins > Add New**
3. Search for "Pingo Notify"
4. Click **Install Now** on the Pingo Notify plugin
5. After installation, click **Activate**
6. Go to **Pingo Notify** in your admin menu to configure the plugin

= Manual Installation =

1. Download the plugin zip file from WordPress.org or your account
2. Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard
3. Navigate to **Plugins > Add New**
4. Click **Upload Plugin** at the top of the page
5. Choose the downloaded zip file and click **Install Now**
6. After installation, click **Activate Plugin**
7. Go to **Pingo Notify** in your admin menu to configure the plugin

= Manual FTP Installation =

1. Download and extract the plugin zip file
2. Upload the `infixs-pingo-notify` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/` directory
3. Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard
4. Navigate to **Plugins > Installed Plugins**
5. Find "Pingo Notify" and click **Activate**
6. Go to **Pingo Notify** in your admin menu to configure the plugin

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= 💰 Is Pingo Notify free to use? =

Yes! Pingo Notify offers free monthly message allowances perfect for small businesses. For higher volume needs, we offer affordable PRO plans.

= 📱 Do I need WhatsApp Business API? =

No, you don't need your own WhatsApp Business API. Pingo Notify handles all the technical integration for you through our service.

= 🛒 Does it work without WooCommerce? =

Absolutely! While Pingo Notify has excellent WooCommerce integration, it works perfectly for any WordPress site - blogs, portfolios, business sites, and more.

= 🎨 Can I customize the message templates? =

Yes! Pingo Notify provides a user-friendly interface with auto-complete placeholders, making it easy to create custom message templates for different scenarios.

= 📢 What types of notifications can I send? =

You can send various notifications including order updates, cart abandonment reminders, shipping notifications, new post alerts, user registration confirmations, and custom admin notifications.

= 🔒 Is my data secure? =

Yes, we take data security seriously. All communications are encrypted and we follow strict privacy policies. Please review our privacy policy for detailed information.

= 🖼️ Can I send images and files with PRO? =

Yes! PRO users can send images, files, stickers, videos, and have unlimited character limits with higher monthly message allowances.

= ⬆️ How do I upgrade to PRO? =

You can upgrade directly from your plugin dashboard or visit our website to explore PRO plans and features.

== Changelog ==

= 1.3.0 - 2026-05-05 =
* New Trigger and Tools Abandoned Cart (Native)
* Block List Tool
* Number field on user creation
* Settings screen
* Improved send logs
* Bug fixes
* New triggers
* Layout optimization
* WhatsApp Oficial Integration

= 1.2.0 - 2026-03-12 =
* Add AutomateWoo Action compatibility
* Abandoned Cart
* New Variables
* New Triggers
* Message Optimization

= 1.0.8 - 2026-01-19 =
* 🐛 General fixes

= 1.0.7 - 2026-01-15 =
* 🚀 Added New post published trigger
* 🧩 Added Usage examples for triggers
* 📦 Added new WooCommerce Variables
* 📝 Added "if" condition in variables

= 1.0.6 - 2026-01-11 =
* 🚀 Added rules in notification messages
* 🐛 Fixed editor and variables
* 🧩 Improved compatibility with Dokan
* 📱 UI Responsiveness
* 🐛 General fixes
* ⚡ Optimization

= 1.0.2 - 2025-12-04 =
* 🚀 Add a Test Message button in notifications
* 🐛 Fix full_phone variable

= 1.0.1 - 2025-12-03 =
* 🐛 Fix Create Connection Auto Sync

= 1.0.0 - 2025-09-28 =
* 🚀 Initial release
* 📱 WhatsApp notification system
* 🛒 WooCommerce integration
* 📦 Shipping status notifications
* 💫 Modern admin interface
* 🏷️ Auto-complete placeholders
* 🆓 Free monthly message allowance
* 📝 Customizable message templates
