4.2 KiB
4.2 KiB
PC Announcements 274
A comprehensive WordPress plugin for creating and managing announcements that display at the top of public pages with scheduling capabilities.
Features
- Admin Management: Create, edit, delete, and schedule announcements through an intuitive admin interface
- Scheduling: Set start and end dates for announcements with automatic activation/deactivation
- Modern Frontend Display: Responsive, accessible announcement banners with smooth animations
- Security: Built with WordPress security best practices including nonce verification and capability checks
- Customizable: Easily styled with CSS custom properties and modern design patterns
- Mobile Responsive: Optimized for all screen sizes with mobile-first approach
Installation
- Upload the
pc-announcements-274folder to your WordPress/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the WordPress admin "Plugins" menu
- Navigate to "Announcements" in the WordPress admin to create your first announcement
Usage
Creating Announcements
- Go to Announcements → Add New in the WordPress admin
- Enter a title and message for your announcement
- Optionally add an image URL
- Set scheduling dates (start/end) if needed
- Set the status (active, inactive, or scheduled)
- Click "Create Announcement"
Managing Announcements
- View all announcements at Announcements → All Announcements
- Edit existing announcements by clicking the "Edit" button
- Delete announcements using the "Delete" button with confirmation
- See real-time status indicators for active announcements
Frontend Display
Announcements automatically appear at the top of all public pages when:
- The announcement status is set to "Active"
- The current time is within the scheduled start and end dates
- The announcement hasn't been dismissed by the user
Customization
CSS Custom Properties
You can customize the appearance using these CSS variables:
:root {
--pc-announcements-274-bg-primary: #0d47a1;
--pc-announcements-274-bg-secondary: #1565c0;
--pc-announcements-274-text-primary: #ffffff;
--pc-announcements-274-text-secondary: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
--pc-announcements-274-border-radius: 8px;
--pc-announcements-274-font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto;
}
Theme Variations
Add these classes to customize appearance:
.pc-announcements-274-success- Green theme.pc-announcements-274-warning- Orange theme.pc-announcements-274-error- Red theme.pc-announcements-274-info- Light blue theme.pc-announcements-274-compact- Smaller, compact version.pc-announcements-274-no-image- Hide image and optimize layout
Security Features
- Capability Checks: Only administrators can manage announcements
- Nonce Verification: All AJAX requests protected with WordPress nonces
- Input Sanitization: All user inputs properly sanitized and escaped
- Database Security: Prepared statements used for all database operations
- CSRF Protection: Built-in CSRF protection for form submissions
Accessibility
- WCAG 2.1 AA compliant design
- Keyboard navigation support
- Screen reader compatibility
- High contrast mode support
- Reduced motion preferences respected
- Focus management for dynamic content
Browser Support
- Chrome 60+
- Firefox 55+
- Safari 12+
- Edge 79+
- Mobile browsers (iOS Safari 12+, Android Chrome 60+)
Technical Details
- PHP Version: 7.4+
- WordPress Version: 5.0+
- Database: Uses custom table with proper indexing
- Performance: Optimized queries with caching considerations
- Memory: Minimal memory footprint
- Standards: Follows WordPress coding standards and best practices
Changelog
Version 1.0.0
- Initial release
- Core announcement management functionality
- Admin interface with CRUD operations
- Frontend display with responsive design
- Scheduling and status management
- Security and accessibility features
Support
For support, documentation, and updates:
- Plugin URL: https://plugincompass.com/plugins/pc-announcements-274
- Author: Plugin Compass
- Author URI: https://plugincompass.com
License
This plugin is licensed under the GPL-2.0-or-later license.