=== Parcel Cost Estimator ===
Contributors: monresprobe
Tags: shipping, calculator, delivery rates, logistics, courier
Requires at least: 5.8
Tested up to: 7.0
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.0.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Let visitors estimate domestic shipping costs instantly. Manage unlimited zones and weight-bracket rates from the WordPress admin.

== Description ==

**Parcel Cost Estimator** is a lightweight plugin that lets visitors estimate domestic shipping costs right on your website.

= Features (Free) =

* **Unlimited shipping zones** — add as many domestic zones as you need
* **Weight-bracket pricing** — tiered rates by weight with an extra-per-kg fallback
* **Delivery time display** — show estimated days per zone
* **Rates table** — full overview of all zones below the calculator
* **Shortcode** `[shipping_calculator]` — insert anywhere in your site
* **Responsive design** — works on mobile and desktop
* **Clean uninstall** — all data removed on plugin deletion

= Pro Version =

Upgrade to [Parcel Cost Estimator Pro](https://www.monrespro.be/shipping-calculator-pro) for:

* 🌍 **International shipping** — worldwide regions with separate rates
* 🚗 **Paid pickup option** — charge for collecting parcels at the sender's address
* 📦 **Paid packaging option** — offer professional packaging as an add-on
* 📋 **Quote request form** — built-in form with email notification
* 🧱 **Gutenberg block** — native block with sidebar controls
* 🎨 **Color customization** — match the widget to your brand
* 🏷️ **Custom tab labels** — rename tabs to fit your branding
* 💵 **Dual-currency mode** — different currencies for domestic / international

== Installation ==

1. Upload the `parcel-cost-estimator` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`
2. Activate via **Plugins → Installed Plugins**
3. Go to **Shipping Calc → Zones & Rates** to configure your zones
4. Insert `[shipping_calculator]` into any page or post

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= How do I add a zone? =
Go to **Shipping Calc → Zones & Rates** and click "Add Zone". Fill in the name, description, and weight brackets, then save.

= Can I change the currency? =
Yes — go to **Shipping Calc → Settings** and enter any ISO currency code (USD, EUR, GBP, CDF…).

= Is international shipping supported? =
International shipping (worldwide regions, separate currency, pickup & packaging options, and a quote form) is available in the [Pro version](https://www.monrespro.be/shipping-calculator-pro).

== Screenshots ==

1. Frontend calculator with result
2. Rates table
3. Admin — zone management
4. Admin — settings page

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
Initial release.
