About this plugin
Elevate Alerts transforms your website’s user engagement with stunning, professional notification banners that capture attention and drive action. Perfect for e-commerce sites, blogs, corporate websites, and any online presence that needs to communicate effectively with visitors.
Key Features
- Visual Customizer Integration – Complete control through WordPress Customizer with live preview
- Dynamic Countdown Timers – Create urgency with precise countdown functionality
- Call-to-Action Buttons – Integrated buttons with custom URLs and new tab options
- Fully Responsive Design – Perfect display on all devices and screen sizes
- Advanced Typography – Complete font, color, and spacing controls
- Flexible Color Schemes – Match your brand with unlimited color options
- Granular Positioning – Precise padding, margins, and dimensional controls
- User-Friendly Dismissal – Collapsible alerts that remember user preferences
- Translation Ready – Full internationalization support
Perfect For
- E-commerce Flash Sales – Limited-time offers with countdown pressure
- Event Announcements – Webinars, launches, and special events
- Newsletter Signups – Grow your email list with targeted campaigns
- Cookie Consent Notices – GDPR-compliant notification banners
- Maintenance Alerts – Scheduled downtime and service announcements
- Product Launches – Build anticipation with countdown timers
- Holiday Promotions – Seasonal campaigns and special offers
- Important Updates – Critical information delivery
Advanced Customization
Content Management:
– Rich text editor support for formatted content
– Shortcode integration for dynamic content
– Default fallback content for quick setup
Visual Design:
– Typography controls (font family, size, weight, spacing)
– Color customization (background, text, button colors)
– Dimensional controls (padding, margins, heights)
Countdown Functionality:
– Server-synchronized timing for accuracy
– Customizable time format (HH:MM:SS)
– Visual countdown elements with separate styling
– Automatic hide/show based on expiration
Button Integration:
– Custom text and URLs
– Target options (same window/new tab)
– Comprehensive styling controls
– Show/hide toggle with smooth transitions
Technical Specifications
- Framework: Built on Kirki Customizer Framework from WordPress.org for robust functionality
- Dependencies: Uses TGMPA (TGM Plugin Activation) for dependency management
- Performance: Lightweight code with optimized loading
- Compatibility: WordPress 5.0+ with modern PHP support
- Standards: Follows WordPress coding standards and best practices
- Security: Sanitized inputs and escaped outputs throughout
Use Cases & Benefits
For E-commerce:
– Increase conversion rates with urgency-driven countdown timers
– Promote flash sales and limited-time offers effectively
– Drive traffic to specific product pages or categories
For Content Sites:
– Announce new content or features
– Promote newsletter subscriptions
– Share important updates or policy changes
For Service Providers:
– Advertise special pricing or package deals
– Announce webinars, workshops, or events
– Communicate service updates or maintenance schedules
For Marketers:
– A/B test different messages and calls-to-action
– Create seasonal campaigns with appropriate timing
– Build email lists through strategic placement
Support
org support forums.
Contributing
We welcome contributions! Please visit our GitHub repository to submit issues, feature requests, or pull requests.
Privacy Policy
Elevate Alerts uses browser cookies only to remember user dismissal preferences. No personal data is collected or transmitted to external services. All functionality operates entirely within your WordPress installation.
Third-Party Assets & Licensing
This plugin includes the following third-party assets, all of which are GPL-compatible:
Dependencies
Kirki Customizer Framework
org Plugin Directory
– License: MIT License (GPL-compatible)
– Purpose: Advanced WordPress Customizer functionality
org/plugins/kirki/
TGM Plugin Activation (TGMPA)
1
– License: GPL v2 or later
– Purpose: Plugin dependency management
– Author: Thomas Griffin, Gary Jones, Juliette Reinders Folmer
com/
Icon Library
Remix Icon
0 (GPL-compatible)
– Purpose: Professional icon set for notifications
– Total Icons: 2000+ icons across multiple categories
– Categories Used: System, Business, Finance, Logos
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– Note: Only icons actually used in the plugin are included in the distribution
Code Libraries
PostCSS & Webpack
– Used for: Asset compilation during development
– License: MIT License (GPL-compatible)
– Note: Only compiled output is included in distribution, not source tools
All assets have been verified for GPL compatibility and licensing compliance. No proprietary or restricted-license assets are included in this plugin.
Developer Guide
This section provides information for developers who want to contribute to or modify the Elevate Alerts plugin.
Development Environment Setup
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Clone the Repository
git
cd elevate-alerts
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Install Dependencies
npm install
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Build Tools
The plugin uses modern build tools to compile assets:
- Webpack: For JavaScript bundling and transpilation
- PostCSS: For CSS processing with multiple plugins
Available Build Commands
`
Watch and build JavaScript files
npm run js:build
Watch and build main CSS
npm run css:build
Watch and build admin CSS
npm run css:build:admin
Watch and build RTL CSS
npm run css:build:rtl
`
File Structure
`
elevate-alerts/
├── assets/
│ ├── dist/ # Compiled assets (do not edit directly)
│ │ ├── css/
│ │ └── js/
│ ├── img/ # Image assets
│ └── src/ # Source files (edit these)
│ ├── css/
│ └── js/
├── includes/ # PHP includes
├── languages/ # Translation files
├── template-parts/ # Template files
json # NPM configuration
js # PostCSS configuration
js # Webpack configuration
php # Main plugin file
`
CSS Architecture
The plugin uses PostCSS with the following plugins:
– postcss-import: For importing CSS files
– postcss-nested: For nesting CSS rules
– postcss-for: For loops in CSS
– postcss-conditionals: For conditional rules
– postcss-easings: For easing functions
– postcss-random: For random values
– postcss-preset-env: For modern CSS features
– postcss-inline-svg: For inline SVG
– autoprefixer: For browser prefixes
– cssnano: For minification
– postcss-color-mod-function: For color manipulation
JavaScript Architecture
The plugin uses Webpack and Babel to compile JavaScript:
– ES6+ features are transpiled to ES5 for browser compatibility
– Code is minified for production
Coding Standards
Please follow these standards when contributing:
– Follow WordPress coding standards
– Use proper escaping for all outputs
– Sanitize all inputs
– Include translators comments for strings with placeholders
– Use meaningful variable and function names
– Document your code with PHPDoc comments
Building for Production
Before submitting a pull request or creating a release:
1. Run all build commands to ensure assets are up-to-date
2. Test thoroughly in various WordPress environments
3. Ensure all code passes WordPress coding standards
4. txt
5. Update the changelog with your changes