=== Dealicious - Cart Reminder Timer for WooCommerce ===
Contributors: wprashed
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.0.0
License: GPL v2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Requires Plugins: woocommerce
Tags: woocommerce, cart timer, countdown timer, abandoned cart, cart recovery

Boost WooCommerce conversions with countdown timers, automatic cart discounts, and reminder emails.

== Description ==

**Dealicious - Cart Reminder Timer for WooCommerce** helps reduce cart abandonment and create urgency on WooCommerce cart and checkout pages.

Key features:

- ⏳ **Interactive Countdown Timer**: Display an animated, configurable timer on cart and checkout to create urgency.
- 💸 **Automatic Discounts**: Apply percentage or fixed discounts while the timer is active to boost conversions.
- ✉️ **Email Reminders**: Send reminder emails to logged-in customers shortly before the timer expires.
- 📈 **Cart Tracking**: Track abandoned carts and conversions to understand what is working.
- 📱 **Responsive Design**: Looks great on mobile, tablet, and desktop with a clean, modern layout.
- 🔔 **Sound Alerts**: Optionally play a sound when 1 minute remains to increase urgency.
- ⚙️ **Easy Configuration**: Configure duration, display rules, discount, and messages from a simple admin panel.
- 🎨 **Multiple Color Schemes**: Choose from Red (Danger), Yellow (Warning), Blue (Info), or Green (Success).
- 🧭 **Flexible Display Options**: Show the timer on cart only, checkout only, or both.
- 🧾 **Minimum Cart Amount**: Only show the timer when the cart exceeds a configurable minimum.
- 🫥 **Dismissable Timer**: Let customers dismiss the timer and reopen it using a floating button.
- 📊 **Progress Bar**: Show an animated progress bar that reflects remaining time.
- 💬 **Customizable Messages**: Set different messages for logged-in users and guests (A/B variant supported).
- 🧠 **Analytics & Insights**: Track abandonment and conversions to measure impact over time.

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
3. Make sure WooCommerce is installed and active
4. Go to `WooCommerce > Dealicious - Cart Reminder Timer for WooCommerce` to configure settings

== Requirements ==

- WordPress 5.0 or higher
- WooCommerce 6.0 or higher
- PHP 7.4 or higher

== Configuration ==

Navigate to **WooCommerce > Dealicious - Cart Reminder Timer for WooCommerce** to:

1. **General Tab** - Set timer duration, display location, color scheme
2. **Coupon Tab** - Configure auto-apply discount settings
3. **Notifications Tab** - Customize messages and enable email reminders
4. **Advanced Tab** - Enable A/B testing and view tracking information

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= How long is the timer? =

The default timer is 15 minutes, but you can customize this in the settings. The timer resets when items are added or removed from the cart.

= Can I customize the message? =

Yes! You can set different messages for logged-in users and guests in the Notifications tab.

= Can I track which carts convert? =

Yes! The plugin automatically tracks abandoned carts and which ones eventually convert. View the metrics in WooCommerce Reports.

== Support ==

For support, questions, or feature requests, please visit the plugin repository or contact the developer.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
- First public release as Dealicious - Cart Reminder Timer for WooCommerce
- Updated plugin slug and translation domain for wp.org readiness
- Added uninstall cleanup for plugin data and scheduled events
- Refined readme and metadata for WordPress.org submission

== License ==

This plugin is licensed under the GPL v2 or later. See LICENSE for more information.
