=== RWC Team Members - Make your team shine ===
Contributors: realwebcare
Tags: team, team members, our team, team showcase, meet the team
Requires at least: 5.2
Tested up to: 6.9
Stable Tag: 0.8
Requires PHP: 7.4
Donate link: https://item.realwebcare.com/checkout/buy/d18dfcb8-ea0d-40f6-ac66-c495d7c45f86
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Showcase your team's talent and expertise with ease. Grids, slider, pop-up and filters - all in one shortcode. Get started today!

== Description ==
### The Best Way to Showcase Your Team
**RWC Team Members** is a simple yet feature-rich WordPress team plugin. It helps you build a beautiful "meet the team" section for your website in minutes. You can easily display your staff members, their photos, job titles, social links, and short bios.

[FREE VERSION DEMO](https://www.realwebcare.com/demo/rwc-team-members-wordpress-plugin-free/) | [PRO VERSION DEMO](https://www.realwebcare.com/demo/?product_id=rwc-team-members-pro) | **[EXPLORE PRO](https://www.realwebcare.com/item/rwc-team-members-pro-wp-plugin/)** | [CONTACT US](https://www.realwebcare.com/billing/submitticket.php?step=2&deptid=6)

= Watch Free Version Video Walkthrough =
https://youtu.be/N7kWGArhA4U

### Mobile-Friendly and Ready-to-Use Layouts
A broken team layout on mobile looks bad. That is why our plugin is 100% responsive. Your team showcase will look great on phones, tablets, and desktops. To help you start fast, we have included **10 ready-made templates**. Plus, you get unlimited color settings to match your website theme.

### Manage Team Members Easily
This plugin makes it simple to add team members along with their photos, job titles, bios, and social media links. You can rearrange the order of team members anytime and display them on any page or post using a shortcode. Whether it’s for a small team or a large organization, this plugin ensures your team stands out beautifully.

### Flexible Design for Every Website
Customize your team sections to fit your website’s style. With a variety of layouts and unlimited color choices, you have full control over the look and feel. The plugin ensures every team member’s details are presented in a clear and visually appealing way, making your website more engaging and informative.

<blockquote>
<h3>Get More with Premium</h3>
<p>Need more design options? RWC Team Members Pro gives you extra templates, engaging animation effects, beautiful image hovers, and dedicated customer support to build a professional staff directory.</p>
<p><strong>Premium features of RWC Team Members:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Instantly create team showcases with <strong>28 pre-designed templates</strong>.</li>
<li>Choose from four dynamic layout types: grid, slider, popup, and expand.</li>
<li>Access 51 engaging filter animation effects.</li>
<li>Add YouTube videos directly to member profiles.</li>
<li>Customize colors for each member’s profile individually.</li>
<li>Highlight and showcase the unique skills of every team member.</li>
<li>Enjoy 28+ dynamic hover effects on member images.</li>
</ul>
<p><a href="https://www.realwebcare.com/item/rwc-team-members-pro-wp-plugin/">Explore Premium features</a></p>
</blockquote>

[**Click to Watch Pro Version Walkthrough**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GEFpb3AqDI)

== Key Features of Our Team Plugin ==
- **10 Ready Templates**: Pick a design and publish your team section instantly.
- **Create Unlimited Teams**: Build multiple groups and show them on any page or post using a shortcode.
- **Rich Member Profiles**: Add a bio, job title, contact details, and social links for every staff member.
- **Team Categories**: Group your members by department or role.
- **Filter Option**: Let visitors sort your team by department using clickable filters.
- **Full Design Control**: Change colors, font sizes, and layout styles to match your site.
- **Custom CSS Support**: Add your own CSS code for advanced styling.
- **Backup Settings**: Easily export and import your team data.


== Other Features of the Plugin ==

* Custom margin of member thumbnails (Top, Right, Bottom, Left)
* display ribbons for individual team members, adding a distinctive element to their presentation.
* Define a personalized width and height for member images.
* Configure the number of members displayed per row for different device views.
* Choose from three layout types: Grids, Slider and Pop-up
* Determine which specific elements to show or hide in the team member display
* Easily sort and locate specific team members based on departments
* Adjust font styles and sizes to ensure readability and alignment with your overall design..
* Easy to customize

== Available fields: ==
* Member Name,
* Description/bio,
* Short bio,
* Tagline,
* Department,
* Designation,
* Experience,
* Email,
* Telephone,
* Mobile,
* Fax,
* Web URL,
* Location,
* Photo, Social links

== Usage ==

1. After activating the plugin, navigate to **RWC Teams** in your WordPress admin panel.
2. Choose from the provided team templates or create a new team from scratch.
3. Customize individual member details, colors, and images in the **Edit Members** section.
4. Fine-tune layout, typography, and styling in the respective tabs.
5. Enable filter navigation for enhanced user interaction.
6. Use the **Custom Style** tab to apply your own CSS without affecting core styles.
7. Utilize the **Tools** section for global options, custom styles, and backup/restore functionalities.

== Support ==

For any queries, feedback, or assistance, please visit our [Plugin Support Page](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/rwc-team-members). We're here to help you make the most of the RWC Team Members plugin.

== 🌟 100% Responsive and Mobile-Friendly 📱 ==
With a strong emphasis on user experience, our plugin ensures that your team member profiles look stunning and are perfectly functional across all devices, be it desktops, tablets, or smartphones.

== 🎨 Easily Customizable to Match Your Brand 🎉 ==
Tailoring your team display to align with your brand's aesthetics has never been easier. With our user-friendly customization options, you can effortlessly tweak layouts, colors, and designs, creating a seamless integration with your website's look and feel.

== 🔗 Effortless Publishing with Shortcodes ⚙️ ==
Gone are the days of complex coding. Our plugin simplifies the publishing process using shortcodes, allowing you to swiftly embed and showcase your dynamic team on any page you desire.

== 👥 Unlimited Teams, Anywhere 🌐 ==
Whether you're managing multiple teams or departments, our plugin supports the creation of limitless teams. Display them all on a single page or distribute them across various pages – the choice is yours.

== 🎉 10 Striking Design Layouts 🎨 ==
Selecting the perfect layout for your team display has never been more exciting. Choose from over 20 visually captivating design layouts that effortlessly capture your team's essence.

== 🚀 Swiftly Add and Rearrange Members 📤 ==
Adding new team members has never been smoother. Effortlessly incorporate their photos, positions, bios, and social media links, and rearrange them at any time to ensure a dynamic and up-to-date team display.

== 📏 Grids, Pop-up and Slider Layouts 📐 ==
Diversify your team presentation with an array of layouts, including grids, pop-up, and slider views, offering engaging and captivating ways to showcase your team members.

== 🏙️ Showcase Your Team in Style 🌆 ==
From grid views to sleek slider displays, our plugin lets you exhibit your team in a way that resonates with your audience, effectively capturing their attention.

== 📐 Customize Margins to Perfection 📏 ==
Achieve flawless visual balance with customizable margins, ensuring that your team member profiles are impeccably presented.

== Why Choose This Plugin? ==
The **RWC Team Members** plugin gives you everything you need to build a professional staff directory or team showcase. It is lightweight, fast, and very easy to configure. Give it a try today and make your team page stand out!

== Credits ==

* Scrollbar - [ jquery Custom Scrollbar](http://manos.malihu.gr/)
* Slider - [Slick Slider](https://kenwheeler.github.io/slick/)
* Select - [Selectize](https://selectize.dev/)
* Developed By: [Realwebcare](https://www.realwebcare.com/)
* [Facebook Page](https://www.facebook.com/realwebcare/)

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 0.8 =
* This update brings full support for the latest WordPress 6.9 and PHP 8.3. We improved your site security by showing frontend error messages only to admins. We also optimized the backend so our scripts only load where needed, making your admin dashboard faster. Update today to keep your website safe and running smoothly.

== Changelog ==

= 0.8 (9 May, 2026) =
* Compatibility with WordPress 6.9 and PHP 8.3.
* Ensure only an admin will see the debug messages if there is any issue on front-end.
* Ensure scripts and styles only load on the plugin's own admin pages.

= 0.7 (6 January, 2025) =
* Improved modal-based functionality.
* Added a "Recommended Plugins" section in the admin panel to showcase our featured plugins.
* Fixed minor JS and CSS issues.

= 0.6 (25 November, 2024) =
* Introduced modal-based functionality with clear progress messages.
* Newly created team now redirect to the Team List page for easy access.
* Minor code optimizations and performance improvements.
* Added: Pro features overview in the plugin sidebar.
* Added: Support for a donation link in the plugin's metadata.

= 0.5 (25 July, 2024) = 
* Fixed option's note HTML issue.
* Fixed few PHP functionality minor issues.

= 0.4 (9 June, 2024) = 
* Fixed Layout Type and Layout Style image displaying issue at WP admin.
* Fixed a few CSS issues to make team members more visually appealing.
* Improved the backend functionality.

= 0.3 (8 May, 2024) = 
* Fixed some bugs.
* Added option to hide the team name and the colored bars.

= 0.2 (1 April, 2024) = 
* Fix Filter Navigation Font Color Duplication
* Fix few translation issue
* Fix few other small issues

= 0.1 (14 March, 2024) = 
* Initial release.

== Installation ==

**RWC Team Members** plugin can be installed in two convenient ways: manually or directly from the WordPress plugin directory.

= Manual Installation: =
1. Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.
2. Navigate to **Plugins** in the left menu and click **Add New**.
3. Click **Upload Plugin** and choose the **rwc-team-members.zip** file. Click **Install Now**.
4. Once installed, activate the plugin.
5. Create a new team under **RWC Teams » Team Templates**.

= Installation from WordPress Plugin Directory: =
1. Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.
2. In the left menu, click **Plugins**, then select **Add New**.
3. In the search field, type **RWC Team Members** and press Enter.
4. Locate the plugin in the search results and click the **Install Now** button.
5. After installation, activate the plugin.
6. Create a new team under **RWC Teams » Team Templates**.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= What are Team Templates, and how do I use them? =

Team Templates are pre-designed layouts that simplify the process of setting up your team showcase. From the **RWC Teams** menu, access **Team Templates**, choose from **10 ready-made** templates, and create your team with just a few clicks.

= How can I edit team members' details and customize their appearances? =

Mouseover your team name in the **All Teams**, section and click **Edit Members**. This opens an Ajax window where you can customize individual member details, colors, images, and more. You can tailor each member's information to suit your requirements.

= Can I control the layout and styling of my team showcase? =

Absolutely. The **Layout**, **Colors**, and **Custom Style** tabs allow you to control the layout, color scheme, and even apply your custom CSS for fine-tuned styling. These options ensure your team showcase aligns with your brand identity and design preferences.

= What are the <strong>Tools</strong> options, and how can I use them? =

The **Tools** section provides essential utilities for managing and safeguarding your team settings. The **Options** tab lets you configure global settings, **Custom Style** tab enables you to apply custom CSS, **Export Team** tab allows you to back up settings, and **Import Team** tab lets you restore saved settings.

= Can I adjust fonts and typography for my team showcase? =

Yes, the **Font** tab empowers you to control font family and size settings for various elements within your team showcase. You can ensure consistent typography that aligns with your brand's identity.

= Is it possible to create and organize team departments and roles effectively? =

Indeed. The **Team Activities** section allows you to define team departments, roles, social media links, and more. You can easily organize members based on departments and designations, providing a clear hierarchy.

= How can I enhance user experience with filtering options for team members? =

The **Filter** tab allows you to enable a filter navigation system based on team member departments. You can align the filter navigation's alignment, margins, and appearance to enhance user interaction and navigation.

== Screenshots ==

1. Team Showcase Example - Template 10
2. Team Showcase Example - Template 8
3. Team Showcase Example - Template 7
4. Team Showcase Example - Template 6
5. Team Showcase Example - Template 2
6. Team Showcase Example - Template 5
7. Team Showcase Example - Template 4
8. 10 Ready-made Team Template Selection
9. List of Created Teams in WP Admin
10. Team Activities Customization
11. Member Details Customization
12. Member Common Settings

== License ==

This plugin is released under the GPLv2 license. You can find a copy of the license [here](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html).