=== Syncsity Proof - Social Proof Notifications ===
Contributors: syncsity
Tags: social proof, notifications, woocommerce, conversion, marketing
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.4
Stable tag: 1.0.0
Requires PHP: 7.2
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Display beautiful social proof notifications showing recent purchases, registrations, and live visitors to increase conversions.

== Description ==

Syncsity Proof is a powerful social proof plugin for WordPress and WooCommerce that displays various types of notifications to your visitors, including recent purchases, user registrations, live page viewers, product viewers, and custom notifications. Boost conversions and build trust with sleek, modern notifications that showcase real-time activity on your site.

= Notification Types =
* **Recent WooCommerce Sales**: Show recent product purchases to build trust and create FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out).
* **User Registrations**: Display notifications when new users sign up to your site.
* **Live Viewers**: Show how many people are currently viewing a page or product.
* **Recent Product Viewers**: Display notifications about recent product views.
* **Custom Notifications**: Create your own custom notifications to showcase anything you want.

= Modern Design =
* **Sleek Interface**: Beautiful pill-shaped notifications with a modern design.
* **Animated Transitions**: Smooth fade and slide animations for a polished user experience.
* **Smart Profile Images**: Automatic generation of profile images when none are provided.
* **Color Schemes**: Attractive color schemes that complement your site design.
* **Customizable Branding**: Optional "by Syncsity" attribution that can be toggled on/off.

= Customization Options =
* **Display Controls**: Configure notification display timing, position, and appearance.
* **Customizable Templates**: Fully customize the notification templates with placeholders.
* **Privacy Options**: Anonymize user data to protect privacy while still leveraging social proof.
* **Position Settings**: Choose from top-left, top-right, bottom-left, or bottom-right positions.
* **Display Frequency**: Control how often notifications appear to prevent disruption.

= Performance Optimized =
* **Efficient Caching**: Notifications are cached to minimize database queries
* **Smart Loading**: JavaScript and CSS assets are loaded only when needed
* **Background Processing**: Data processing happens in the background to prevent slowdowns
* **Optimized Queries**: Database queries are optimized for speed
* **Minimal Resource Usage**: The plugin uses minimal server resources even with many notifications

= Security Features =
* **Data Sanitization**: All user inputs are properly sanitized before use
* **Output Escaping**: Data is escaped before output to prevent XSS attacks
* **Nonce Verification**: All forms and AJAX requests include nonces to prevent CSRF attacks
* **Capability Checks**: Administrative functions verify user permissions before execution
* **Database Preparation**: Database queries use prepared statements to prevent SQL injection

== Installation ==

1. Upload the `syncsity-proof` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
3. Go to Syncsity Proof > Settings to configure the plugin

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does this plugin work with WooCommerce? =

Yes! Syncsity Proof integrates seamlessly with WooCommerce to show recent purchases and product views.

= Can I customize what information is shown? =

Absolutely. You can customize the notification templates, control what data is displayed, and even anonymize customer information for privacy.

= Will this slow down my site? =

No. Syncsity Proof is designed to be lightweight and performance-optimized. It uses efficient caching and loads resources only when needed.

= Is this plugin GDPR compliant? =

Yes, the plugin includes options to anonymize user data and control what information is displayed. You should mention the data collection in your privacy policy.

= Can I create my own custom notifications? =

Yes! The Custom Notifications feature allows you to create your own notifications with any message and image you want.

== Screenshots ==

1. Social proof notification examples
2. Admin settings page
3. Custom notification creation
4. WooCommerce integration
5. Mobile display

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
Initial release of Syncsity Proof.
