=== Hello Plus ===
Contributors: elemntor
Tags: elementor, themes, hello themes, hello plus, widgets
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.8
Stable tag: 1.5.3
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GPL-3
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.en.html
Resources URI: https://github.com/elementor/hello-plus

Hello+ is a free WordPress plugin designed to work seamlessly with Elementor’s Hello Biz Theme. It adds the Plus in the Hello Biz theme.

== Description ==

Hello+ is a free WordPress plugin designed to work seamlessly with Elementor’s [Hello Biz](https://wordpress.org/themes/hello-biz/) Theme.
It provides a robust foundation for users to craft unique designs using Elementor’s drag-and-drop site builder and the Hello Themes.

Hello+ offers a guided setup, purpose-built design kits, streamlined management tools,
and specialized Hello Widgets to deliver a fast and efficient site-building experience.
Hello+ is designed to complement Elementor’s [Hello Biz](https://wordpress.org/themes/hello-biz/) Theme,
an essential companion that must be installed alongside Hello+ for optimal functionality.
Click [here](https://wordpress.org/themes/hello-biz/) to install Hello Biz.

== Screenshots ==
1. Call to action widget
2. Zigzag widget with images
3. Form-lite widget
4. Hero widget
5. Zigzag widget with icons

== Copyright ==

This Plugin, like WordPress, is distributed under the terms of GPL.
Use it as your springboard to building a site with ***Elementor***.

== Installation ==

= Installation #1 =
1. Under Appearance → Themes, search for and Install the Hello Biz Theme and activate it
2. Click on the “Begin setup” button to install the Hello+ Plugin

= Installation #2 =
1. Install using the WordPress built-in Plugin installer, or Extract the zip file and drop the contents in the wp-content/plugins/ directory of your WordPress installation.
2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
3. Go to Pages > Add New
4. Press the ‘Edit with Elementor’ button.
5. Now you can drag and drop widgets from the left panel onto the content area, as well as add new sections and columns that make up the page structure.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==
= How do I install Hello+? =
To install Hello+, follow the steps below:
> From your WordPress dashboard -> Go to Plugins -> Click on ‘Add new’-> In the Search field, enter Hello+ and choose Hello+. Press install -> After installation, click Activate.

= How do I activate Hello+ and leverage its tools? =
> To leverage the full potential of Hello+ and start creating, you need to install and activate a Hello Theme (Hello Biz, etc.) and go through its onboarding wizard.

= Do I need Elementor Pro to use Hello+? =
> No, Hello+ works with the free version of Elementor, but also requires installing and activating an Hello Theme (Hello Biz, etc.). However, users can choose to upgrade to Elementor Pro for even more customization options, advanced widgets, and premium support to take their site to the next level.

= What are Hello Widgets, and how do they benefit me? =
> Hello Widgets are pre-designed, purpose-built widgets that simplify the design process. They provide ready-made layouts and elements, such as headers, footers, CTA and hero sections, helping you create a professional website.

= How does Hello+ improve my website’s performance? =
> Just like our Hello theme - which is the most popular theme on the WordPress repo, and is a performance oriented theme, Hello+ is also optimized for speed and efficiency, ensuring a fast-loading, responsive experience. By integrating directly with Elementor, it minimizes unnecessary bloat and keeps your site streamlined.

= Is Hello+ suitable for beginners? =
> Absolutely. It includes a beginner-friendly Wizard, and when combined with Hello Themes (Hello Biz, etc.) if offers simple guidance through the initial stages of building a website. While it’s designed for ease of use, it also offers enough flexibility for experienced users to create advanced sites.

= Can I use Hello+ to build sites for clients? =
> Yes, Hello+ is a versatile, professional theme suitable for client projects. Its business-oriented features make it a great choice for freelancers or agencies needing an easy-to-customize and professional-looking theme.

= Do I need to know how to design? =
> No, when combining Hello+ with Hello Themes (Hello Biz, etc.) you can choose between professionally designed kits and templates that fit every industry and have all you need to create your own professional website.

= Is my site secure with Hello+? =
> The security of your website is extremely important to us and we take proactive measures to assure that your websites are secure. We have a dedicated team of security professionals that implements industry best-practices for maximum security and compliance, 24/7.

For documentation and tutorials, visit our [Knowledge Base](https://elementor.com/help/?utm_source=wp-repo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=readme).

= How can I report security bugs? =
> You can report security bugs through the Patchstack Vulnerability Disclosure Program. The Patchstack team help validate, triage and handle any security vulnerabilities. [Report a security vulnerability](https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/hello-plus/vdp?pin=yjNmZ24tOxHkDmPZ&vero_id=security%40elementor.com&vero_conv=8O2Z42Yf8LaWeP3OA-siS16QfE_q7upzmkxRQDKcUlDak9P0YG5dwcvRZzblPc1KzxVu3qPDRapdqd9jMv4vmWKMdwo4Iu5PjeWFsSbZPTtq).

== Changelog ==

= 1.5.3 - 2025-05-05 =
* Fix: Footer & Header Link Color Change on 404 and Search Result Pages
* Fix: Footer Inline editing of last column

= 1.5.2 - 2025-04-27 =
* Tweak: Fallback to theme header/footer if no Hello+ header/footer are published
* Fix: Form lite - Inline editing not working
* Fix: Header elements duplication when setting breakpoints to "None"
* Fix: Footer - Inline editing
* Fix: Fix Scrolling Issue in Kit Overview Window (Safari only)

= 1.5.1 - 2025-04-16 =
* Fix: Form Lite widget submission fails with Critical Error
* Fix: Form lite inline-editing
* Fix: Form lite background overlay image
* Fix: Form lite image stretch

= 1.5.0 - 2025-04-14 =
* New: Form lite presets
* Tweak: Allow inline editing of all buttons
* Tweak: Form lite - text alignment in responsive mode
* Tweak: Additional style options for Header/Footer - site logo & site name
* Tweak: Additional style options for Zigzag widget alternate

= 1.4.1 - 2025-03-17 =
* Fix: Deployment issues

= 1.4.0 - 2025-03-17 =
* New: Contact Widget – Effortlessly add essential contact elements with pre-designed layouts. Pair it with Form Lite, and you can build a complete contact page with only two widgets
* Tweak: Form Lite Widget now seamlessly integrates with Elementor Pro submissions for a smoother workflow
* Tweak: Header & Footer behavior – Now you can set them to display across your entire site with ease
* Tweak: Dynamic images now supported in Flex Hero, CTA, Contact, and Zigzag widgets
* Fix: CTA widget - SVG icon in CTA Button now picking up Text color

= 1.3.0 - 2025-03-04 =
* New: Layout Presets
* New: Hello+ Header & Footer - one click to set as entire site
* Tweak: Add plugin changelog button
* Deprecate: Hero Widget, replaced by Flex Hero

= 1.2.1 - 2025-02-16 =
* Tweak: Kits thumbnails overview
* Tweak: Improve RTL support
* Fix: Form Lite - Message Style Not Applied
* Fix: Header - Toggle doesn't open menu on responsive

= 1.2.0 - 2025-02-11 =
* New: Hello+ Header & Footer Templates Library
* Tweak: CTA Widget layout options
* Tweak: Zigzag Widget layout options
* Tweak: Unify CTA Buttons functionality across Zigzag, CTA, Hero and Flex-Hero widgets

= 1.1.3 - 2025-01-30 =
* Fix: Form Lite submission

= 1.1.2 - 2025-01-21 =
* Tweak: Onboarding wizard improvements

= 1.1.1 - 2025-01-16 =
* Tweak: Flex-Hero widget allow inline editing
* Fix: Flex-Hero widget drop shadow

= 1.1.0 - 2025-01-14 =
* New: Flex-Hero widget
* New: Zigzag widget entrance animation
* Fix: Background on buttons of type link
* Fix: Zigzag widget alternate color controls

= 1.0.3 - 2024-12-31 =
* Tweak: Widgets icons
* Fix: Zigzag widget alternate icon color

= 1.0.2 - 2024-12-24 =
* Tweak: Zigzag widget alternate icon color
* Tweak: Enforce Elementor Core dependency
* Tweak: Onboarding wizard improvements
* Fix: Forms widget empty "Advanced" tab
* Fix: Header - uploaded SVG toggle displays when menu is open on Tablet and Mobile
* Fix: Header widget styling

= 1.0.1 - 2024-12-11 =
* Tweak: Integrate with Elementor checklist
* Fix: Footer widget social icons not displaying
* Fix: CSS printed as text in customizer screens
* Fix: CTA widget buttons styling
* Fix: Header widget navigation styling

= 1.0.0 - 2024-12-05 =
* Initial Public Release
