=== Pollbolt - AI Forms, Polls, Quizzes ===
Contributors: spankcreative
Tags: survey, poll, form, questionnaire, elementor
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.8
Stable tag: 1.0.0
Requires PHP: 7.2
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Easily embed PollBolt surveys into your WordPress site using Elementor or standard WordPress editor.

== Description ==

PollBolt is a powerful tool that allows you to embed interactive surveys created on PollBolt.com directly into your WordPress website using Elementor or the standard WordPress editor.

= Key Features =

* **Multiple Integration Options** - Use Elementor widget or shortcodes in the standard editor
* **Custom Shortcodes** - Create unique shortcodes for your surveys for easier embedding
* **Responsive Design** - All surveys are fully responsive and work on all devices
* **No Technical Skills Required** - Simple point-and-click interface
* **Custom Styling** - Surveys reflect your site's professional appearance
* **Real-time Results** - Get instant feedback from your audience
* **Auto-resizing Frames** - Surveys adapt to content for optimal display

= How It Works =

**In Elementor:**
1. Create your survey on [PollBolt.com](https://www.pollbolt.com)
2. Add your survey in the PollBolt settings page in WordPress
3. Add the PollBolt widget to your Elementor page
4. Select your survey from the dropdown list
5. Publish your page

**In Standard WordPress Editor:**
1. Create your survey on [PollBolt.com](https://www.pollbolt.com)
2. Add your survey in the PollBolt settings page to generate a unique shortcode
3. Copy the generated shortcode for your survey (e.g., [pollbolt id="XXXX"])
4. Paste the shortcode into your post or page content
5. Publish your page

= Who Is This For? =

* Business owners who want to collect customer feedback
* Marketers looking to understand their audience better
* Content creators wanting to engage their visitors
* Anyone who needs to gather data through interactive surveys

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin files to the `/wp-content/plugins/pollbolt` directory, or install through the WordPress admin screen directly.
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' screen in WordPress
3. Go to 'PollBolt' in your WordPress admin menu to add your survey URLs and create shortcodes
4. Use either of these methods to embed your surveys:

**For Elementor:**
- Use the Elementor editor to add the PollBolt widget to your pages
- Select your survey from the dropdown list in the widget settings

**For Standard WordPress Editor:**
- Copy the unique shortcode generated for your survey in the PollBolt settings page
- Paste the shortcode into your post or page content (e.g., [pollbolt id="XXXX"])

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Do I need a PollBolt account? =

Yes, you need to create an account on [PollBolt.com](https://www.pollbolt.com) to create and manage your surveys.

= How do I add a survey to my WordPress site? =

You can add surveys in two ways:
1. Using Elementor - Add the PollBolt widget and select your survey from the dropdown
2. Using standard WordPress editor - Add the appropriate shortcode to your content

= How do I create a shortcode for my survey? =

1. Go to the PollBolt settings page in your WordPress admin menu
2. Enter your survey name and URL from PollBolt.com
3. Click "Add Survey" and a unique shortcode will be generated for your survey
4. Copy this shortcode (e.g., [pollbolt id="XXXX"]) and paste it into your posts or pages

= Can I use multiple surveys on the same page? =

Yes, you can add multiple survey widgets in Elementor or use multiple shortcodes in the standard editor.

= Is this free to use? =

Yes, this is completely free. You may need a paid PollBolt.com account depending on your survey needs.

= Can I customize how the surveys look? =

The surveys will inherit the styling options you set on PollBolt.com.

= Is it compatible with the latest version of WordPress and Elementor? =

Yes, we regularly update to ensure compatibility with the latest versions of WordPress and Elementor.

== Screenshots ==

1. PollBolt.com form builder - Create beautiful interactive surveys with our intuitive drag-and-drop editor
2. PollBolt sharing options - Copy the form URL from this panel to use with WordPress
3. Your Form Shortcodes - Manage all your surveys and their shortcodes in one convenient dashboard
4. Detailed "How to Use" guide - Clear step-by-step instructions make it easy to get started
5. Elementor widget interface - Easily select your survey and customize height and width settings

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
This is the initial release. 