=== Plugin Name ===
Contributors: solutionsbysteve
Donate link: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=CZEPP9YUEPMW2&lc=US&item_name=Solutions%20By%20Steve&item_number=SoultionsAdManager&currency_code=USD&bn=PP%2dDonationsBF%3abtn_donateCC_LG%2egif%3aNonHosted
Tags: ads, widgets, shortcodes
Requires at least: 3.0.1
Tested up to: 5.3.2
Stable tag: 1.0.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

A simple ad manager that allows you to display pictures and YouTube videos in to a widget.

== Description ==

Solutions Ad Manager is a simple ad manager that allows you to display advertisements in the form of pictures, YouTube videos, and many more embeddable elements in to a widget. This plugin comes with builtin analytics to track how many clicks you get for each ad.

This plugin is free to use and comes with the GPLv2 or later license. With that said this plugin lives solely on donations. If there is no monetary value in coding this plugin than development will cease to exist. If you would like you can donate here or use the button below.

If you would like to make requests for specific features please feel free to do so at https://solutionsbysteve.com/contact/ Remember, these are simply requests and no guarantee that it will fit in to the scope of the plugin but will absolutely be taken into consideration.

Chances are you are selling these ad spaces to people on your website. If you are making money of off my hard work and dedication then maybe you would like to share a little of the appreciation with the developer.

**Donations**
Please feel free to make feature requests with your donations. DO NOTE: these are simply requests and no guarantee that it will fit in to the scope of the plugin but will absolutely be taken into consideration.

https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=CZEPP9YUEPMW2&lc=US&item_name=Solutions%20By%20Steve&item_number=SoultionsAdManager&currency_code=USD&bn=PP%2dDonationsBF%3abtn_donateCC_LG%2egif%3aNonHosted


**Expectations for Feature Releases**
Shortcodes - WIP
Better Analytics and Integration with Google Analytics
Custom Styles


== Installation ==

1. Extract `solutions-ad-manager.zip` to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
3. Display your ads by editing your widgets

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= How to use Solutions Ad Manager =
Create an Ad
Create a Group
Add your ads to the Group
Select Widgets under Appearance
Choose the widget you would like to display
How to show titles and controls on YouTube videos
Select Options.
Choose the options you would like under "YouTube Options".
Press Save

= How to show titles and controls on YouTube videos =
Select Options.
Choose the options you would like under "YouTube Options".
Press Save

= How to backup your ads =
Ads can be backed up by using the Export feature that comes with WordPress. And if you need to restore them use the Import feature that comes with WordPress.

= How to make feature requests =
If you would like to make requests for specific features please feel free to do so at https://solutionsbysteve.com/contact/ Remember, these are simply requests and no guarantee that it will fit in to the scope of the plugin but will absolutely be taken into consideration.

= How to Donate =
Donations are the foundation of this plugin, without them it will cease to exist. Thank you for your consideration and it is truly appreciated.
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=CZEPP9YUEPMW2&lc=US&item_name=Solutions%20By%20Steve&item_number=SoultionsAdManager&currency_code=USD&bn=PP%2dDonationsBF%3abtn_donateCC_LG%2egif%3aNonHosted

== Screenshots ==

1. Admin page for creating an ad, you will notice it looks familiar because it uses WordPress's Custom Post Types

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Updated Metaboxes to CMB2 - https://github.com/CMB2/CMB2
* Lots of code cleanup

= 0.9.0 =
* Make image links nofollow so they are not being used on facebook and twitter
* Change schedule name to something more specific (Ex. solutions_ad_manager_update)

= 0.8.2 =
* Now using tax_query for WP_Query, should fix issues with Wordpress 4.4.1 update

= 0.8.1 =
* Fix issues with breadcrumbs

= 0.8.0 =
* Ads can now expire after a set time
* Add support for existing post updates
* Cron jobs for background updates to ads

= 0.7.0 =
* Add Shortcode support

= 0.6.4 =
* Bugfix on Ad Query

= 0.6 =
* Prep for Release

= 0.5 =
* Remove thumbnails from admin column view
* Fix Group Display on widgets

= 0.4 =
* Fixed Settings Name
* Fixed Sort by Clicks
* Made custom embed more OOP

= 0.3 =
* Fixed includes
* Fixed featured image

= 0.2 =
* Support for YouTube videos
* Add options page
* Specific Ad Widget

= 0.1 =
* Beta Release.

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =


= 0.9.0 =
0.9.0 Schedule name was changed, it is recommended that you deactivate then update then reactivate to eliminate any possibility for errors

= 0.8.2 =
0.8.2 Now using tax_query for WP_Query, should fix issues with Wordpress 4.4.1 update

= 0.8.1 =
0.8.1 Bugfix issues with Yoast Breadcrumbs.

= 0.8.0 =
0.8.0 Allows you to schedule ads to expire after a set time. This update will update your existing ads by adding an end date to each.

= 0.7.0 =
0.7.0 Add support for shortcodes.

= 0.6.4 =
0.6.4 fixes some issues with the Ad Query making for a smarter ad picking system.

= 0.6 =
0.6 is the first public release and submission for wordpress repo, nothing fancy here but might as well update.

= 0.5 =
0.5 introduces Cosmetic Fixes, not required to update.

= 0.4 =
0.4 introduces Major Fixes, you should update.

= 0.3 =
0.3 introduces Major Fixes, you should update.

= 0.2 =
0.2 Release adds support for YouTube videos.

= 0.1 =
Beta Release.
