=== ZepBlocks ===

Contributors: rejuancse
Tags: gutenberg, blocks, block editor, woocommerce, photo gallery
Requires at least: 5.9
Tested up to: 7.0
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.0.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

A lightweight collection of beautiful, flexible Gutenberg blocks — including sliders, galleries, timelines, and WooCommerce blocks.

== Description ==

**ZepBlocks** is a lightweight yet powerful Gutenberg block plugin designed for everyone — whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced developer. It extends the WordPress block editor with a carefully crafted set of blocks that help you build beautiful, professional websites without touching a single line of code.

Every block is built with performance and flexibility in mind. No bloat, no unnecessary dependencies — just clean, fast blocks that work seamlessly with any WordPress theme.

= 🧱 Included Blocks =

* **Zepblock Slider** – A smooth, fully customizable image slider to showcase your content beautifully
* **Zepblock Timeline** – Present events, milestones, or processes in a stunning vertical or horizontal timeline
* **Card Block** – Display content in clean, stylish card layouts — great for services, features, or blog highlights
* **Feature Block** – Highlight your key features or services with icons, titles, and descriptions
* **Hero Video** – Capture attention instantly with a full-width hero section powered by background video
* **Image Compare** – Let visitors interactively compare two images with a drag-to-reveal slider
* **Photo Gallery** – Create beautiful, responsive photo galleries with lightbox support
* **Post Block** – Display your latest posts or custom post types in a customizable grid or list layout
* **WooCommerce Category Grid** – Showcase your WooCommerce product categories in an elegant grid
* **WooCommerce Product List** – Display WooCommerce products in a flexible, filterable list or grid

= ✨ Why ZepBlocks? =

* **Beginner-friendly** – Drag, drop, and customize without any coding knowledge
* **Developer-friendly** – Clean, well-structured code that's easy to extend
* **WooCommerce ready** – Built-in blocks for WooCommerce category and product display
* **Lightweight** – Only loads assets for blocks that are actually used on the page
* **Theme compatible** – Works with any WordPress theme, including Full Site Editing (FSE) themes
* **Regularly updated** – New blocks added frequently based on user feedback
* **100% Free** – No upsells, no pro version, no limitations

= 🚀 Getting Started =

1. Install and activate **ZepBlocks**
2. Open any post or page in the WordPress block editor
3. Click the **+** icon to add a new block
4. Search for any **ZepBlocks** block by name
5. Customize using the block settings panel on the right

= 🛠️ For Developers =

ZepBlocks is built using the `@wordpress/scripts` toolchain with React and modern JavaScript. All blocks follow WordPress coding standards and are fully compatible with the block editor's extensibility APIs.

Found a bug or want to contribute? Visit our [GitHub repository](https://github.com/rejuancse/zepblocks).

== Installation ==

1. Go to **Plugins > Add New** in your WordPress dashboard
2. Search for **ZepBlocks**
3. Click **Install Now**, then **Activate**

Or manually:

1. Download the plugin zip file
2. Go to **Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin**
3. Upload the zip file and click **Install Now**
4. Activate the plugin

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does ZepBlocks work with my theme? =

Yes! ZepBlocks works with any WordPress theme, including classic themes and modern Full Site Editing (FSE) themes.

= Do the WooCommerce blocks require WooCommerce to be installed? =

Yes. The **WooCommerce Category Grid** and **WooCommerce Product List** blocks require WooCommerce to be installed and activated. All other blocks work independently without WooCommerce.

= Will ZepBlocks slow down my website? =

No. ZepBlocks uses smart asset enqueuing — it only loads the CSS and JavaScript for blocks that are actually used on a given page.

= Is ZepBlocks really free? =

Yes, 100% free. There is no pro version or hidden upsell. All blocks are fully available at no cost.

= Can I use ZepBlocks with Elementor or other page builders? =

ZepBlocks is built exclusively for the WordPress Gutenberg block editor and is not compatible with classic page builders like Elementor or WPBakery.

= How do I request a new block? =

You can submit block requests via the [WordPress.org support forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/zepblocks/) or our GitHub repository.


== Installation ==

= Minimum Requirements =

* PHP version 7.4 or greater
* WordPress 5.9 or greater

= Automatic Installation =

1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard
2. Navigate to "Plugins" > "Add New"
3. Search for "ZepBlocks"
4. Click "Install Now" and then "Activate"

= Manual Installation =

1. Download the zepblocks.zip file
2. Go to Dashboard > Plugins > Add New
3. Click "Upload Plugin"
4. Select the zepblocks.zip file and click "Install Now"
5. Activate the plugin


== Screenshots ==

1. ZepBlocks full block library inside the Gutenberg editor
2. Zepblock Slider block with customization options
3. Hero Video block displayed on the frontend
4. Image Compare block with drag-to-reveal interaction
5. WooCommerce Category Grid and Product List blocks

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release
* 10 blocks included: Zepblock Slider, Zepblock Timeline, Card Block, Feature Block, Hero Video, Image Compare, Photo Gallery, Post Block, WooCommerce Category Grid, WooCommerce Product List

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
Initial release of ZepBlocks. Install and start building beautiful pages today!
