=== Ovation Elements ===
Contributors: pewilliams
Tags: image-slider, responsive-slider, slideshow, wordPress-slider, video-slider
Requires at least: 5.2
Tested up to: 6.8
Requires PHP: 7.2
Stable tag: 1.2.1
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Transform your site with captivating sliders. Perfect for beginners and advanced users. Create and customize with our ultimate slider plugin.

== Description ==

The Ovation Elements WordPress Plugin is a premium slider solution designed to elevate your website’s visual presentation. This powerful plugin allows you to create fully responsive, visually stunning sliders that enhance user engagement and improve the overall user experience. Ideal for both beginners and advanced users, Ovation Elements provides a smooth, intuitive interface to build and customize sliders that perfectly align with your website’s design and branding.

**Key Features**

**Multiple Slider Templates:** Access 5-6 professionally designed slider templates, each crafted to provide a unique aesthetic. These templates are suitable for various industries and website types, ensuring your content is presented in an appealing and modern layout.

**Advanced Customization Options:** Ovation Elements allows complete control over your sliders. 
Users can:

* Upload and manage images effortlessly for each slide.
* Customize text including headings, subheadings, and descriptive content
* Incorporate icons and graphic elements to enhance visual storytelling
* Integrate social media links to encourage audience engagement and sharing
* Integrate social media links to encourage audience engagement and sharing
* Apply unique transition effects to make your sliders more dynamic

**Seamless Integration:** After designing your slider, Ovation Elements generates a simple shortcode that can be used on any page, post, or widget area. This ensures effortless integration across your website without requiring technical knowledge.

**Optimized for All Major Page Builders:** Ovation Elements is fully compatible with the most popular WordPress page builders, including:

* **Elementor**
* **Divi**
* **Gutenberg Block Builder**

This compatibility ensures a consistent, high-quality experience regardless of the page builder you use.

**User-Friendly Interface:** The plugin is designed to be accessible for beginners while offering advanced tools for experienced designers. Key interface features include:

* Real-time previews to instantly see changes as you customize slides
* Live customization that allows immediate updates and refinements
* Drag-and-drop functionality for effortless slide management

Responsive and SEO-Friendly: Every slider created with Ovation Elements is fully responsive, ensuring your content looks perfect on desktops, tablets, and mobile devices. Optimized coding also supports faster load times and improved SEO performance.

Performance and Compatibility: Ovation Elements is designed to work seamlessly with the latest WordPress standards and PHP versions

* **WordPress Version:** 5.2 or higher
* **Tested Up To:** WordPress 6.6.1
* **PHP Version:** 7.2 or higher


**Third-Party Resources Included**

* Bootstrap (Copyright 2011-2020 The Bootstrap Authors, Twitter, Inc.)
* Font Awesome Free 6.0.0-beta3 by @fontawesome (Copyright 2021 Fonticons, Inc.)

**Why Choose Ovation Elements Plugin**

Ovation Elements is more than just a slider plugin. It empowers website owners to showcase products, services, and content in a visually compelling way. With its combination of ready-made templates, live customization, and page builder compatibility, it simplifies the design process while ensuring professional results. Whether you are running a corporate website, online store, or creative portfolio, Ovation Elements provides the flexibility and functionality you need.

**Upgrade to Ovation Elements Pro**

Unlock additional templates, advanced animation effects, and premium support by upgrading to [Ovation Elements Pro](https://www.ovationthemes.com/products/ovation-elements-pro).

**Explore Premium WordPress Themes**

Pair your sliders with professionally designed website themes to create a cohesive and visually stunning website. Explore our [Premium WordPress Themes](https://www.ovationthemes.com/collections/professional-wordpress-themes).

**Access Free WordPress Themes**
Get started immediately with our collection of [Free WordPress Themes](https://www.ovationthemes.com/collections/free-wordpress-themes), offering modern designs that are easy to customize and fully responsive.

The Ovation Elements WordPress Plugin is your all-in-one solution for creating beautiful, professional, and highly functional sliders. Transform your website today and deliver a visually engaging experience that captivates your visitors and enhances your brand’s online presence.

== Changelog ==

= 1.2.1 - 2025-10-12 =
* Minor Fixes.

= 1.2.0 - 2025-12-11 =
* Dashboard UI improvements.
* Faster template loading.

= 1.1.9 - 2025-04-11 =
* Dashboard UI improvements.

= 1.1.8 - 2025-22-09 =
* Added Business 2 Premium Slider.

= 1.1.7 - 2025-13-06 =
* Minor Bugs Fixes.

= 1.1.6 - 2025-16-05 =
* Minor Bugs Fixes.

= 1.1.5 - 2025-05-05 =
* Frontend performance improved.

= 1.1.4 - 2025-02-05 =
* Minor Bugs Fixes.

= 1.1.3 - 2025-26-04 =
* Minor Bugs Fixes.
* Plugin Optimized.

= 1.1.2 - 2025-08-04 =
* Minor Bugs Fixes.

= 1.1.1 - 2025-01-04 =
* Coming Soon: New Template Added.

= 1.1.0 - 2025-31-03 =
* Major CSS Fixes.
* Minor Bugs Fixes.

= 1.0.9 - 2024-24-12 =
* Minor Bugs Fixes.

= 1.0.8 - 2024-16-12 =
* Minor Bugs Fixes.

= 1.0.7 - 2024-12-12 =
* Minor Bugs Fixes.

= 1.0.6 - 2024-28-10 =
* Minor Bugs Fixes.

= 1.0.5 - 2024-22-10 =
* Minor Bugs Fixes.

= 1.0.4 - 2024-30-09 =
* Minor Bugs Fixes.

= 1.0.3 - 2024-18-09 =
* Updated dashboard UI.

= 1.0.2 - 2024-09-09 =
* Minor Fixes.

= 1.0.1 - 2024-09-09 =
* Initial Public Release

= 1.0.0 - 2024-07-05 =
* Initial Public Release

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release of the Ovation Elements plugin. Install and activate to start creating stunning sliders for your WordPress site.

== Installation ==

**Installation Instructions for Ovation Elements WordPress Plugin**

Follow these steps to install and activate the Ovation Elements WordPress Plugin:

**Method 1: Installing via WordPress Admin Dashboard**

1. **Login to Your WordPress Admin Dashboard:**
    
    * Go to https://yourwebsite.com/wp-admin and log in with your credentials.

2. **Navigate to Plugins:**
    
    * In the left-hand menu, hover over "Plugins" and click "Add New."

3. **Search for Ovation Elements:**
    
    * In the search bar, type "Ovation Elements" and press Enter.

4. **Install the Plugin:**
    
    * Locate the Ovation Elements Plugin in the search results and click the "Install Now" button.

5. **Activate the Plugin:**
    
    * After installation, click the "Activate" button to enable the plugin on your website.

**Method 2: Installing via FTP**

1. **Download the Plugin:**
    
    * Download the Ovation Elements Plugin zip file from the [official website] or [WordPressPlugin Repository].

2. **Extract the Plugin Files:**
    
    * Extract the contents of the zip file to a folder on your computer.

3. **Upload the Plugin Files:**
    
    * Connect to your website via FTP using an FTP client (e.g., FileZilla).

    * Navigate to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.

    * Upload the extracted plugin folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.

4. **Activate the Plugin:**

    * Log in to your WordPress Admin Dashboard.

    * Navigate to "Plugins" in the left-hand menu.

    * Locate the Ovation Elements Plugin in the list and click the "Activate" link.

**Post-Installation Steps**

1. **Access Ovation Elements:**
        
    * Once activated, you will see a new menu item called "Custom Elements" in your WordPress Admin Dashboard.
    
2. **Create Your First Slider:**
    
    * Click on "Custom Elements" and then select "Slider."
    
    * Choose a template from the 5-6 available options.oCustomize the fields by adding photos, text, icons, and social media profiles as needed.
    
    * Generate the shortcode and copy it.
    
3. **Insert the Slider Shortcode:**

    * Paste the generated shortcode into any page or post where you want the slider to appear.
    
    * Update or publish the page/post to see the slider in action.
    
4. **Enjoy Customizing:**

    * Utilize the real-time previews and live customization features to fine-tune your sliders and create engaging content for your website.

With these steps, you can quickly and easily install the Ovation Elements Plugin and start enhancing your website with stunning sliders.