=== Ace Maintenance Page ===
Contributors: acewebx
Donate link: https://acewebx.com/
Tags: maintenance, coming soon, under construction, site offline
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.9
Stable tag: 2.5
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

A lightweight Maintenance Mode plugin for WordPress that displays a custom page for non-logged-in users.

== Description ==

**Ace Maintenance Page** allows you to quickly put your WordPress site into maintenance mode, displaying a custom message, logo, background, and colors for visitors while still allowing administrators to view the site.

Features include:

* Customizable maintenance page title and description
* Upload your logo and set a background image/color
* Exclude certain pages from maintenance mode
* Mobile responsive
* Admin preview before activating
* Fully secure and WordPress.org review friendly

This plugin is perfect for website owners who need to temporarily take the site offline while performing updates, redesigns, or maintenance.

== Installation ==

1. Upload the `ace-maintenance-page` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory.
2. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** menu in WordPress.
3. Go to **Settings → Ace Maintenance Page**.
4. Enable maintenance mode and customize your page.
5. Save changes. Non-logged-in users will see the maintenance page.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Can I preview the maintenance page before enabling it? =

Yes. Admins can preview the maintenance page using the preview link in the settings.

= Can I exclude pages from maintenance mode? =

Yes. You can enter page slugs in the "Exclude Pages" option.

= Will logged-in users still see the site? =

Yes. Logged-in users with admin permissions see the normal site while maintenance mode is active.

== Screenshots ==

1. Admin settings screen for configuring maintenance mode.
2. Frontend maintenance page for visitors.
3. Custom logo and background applied.
4. Excluded pages display normally for visitors.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial stable release
* Customizable maintenance page for non-logged-in users
* Admin preview and exclusion options
* Mobile responsive

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
First stable release. Enable maintenance mode and customize the page as needed.

== A brief Markdown Example ==

Ordered list:

1. Enable maintenance mode
2. Set title and description
3. Upload logo and background
4. Save changes

Unordered list:

* Customizable colors
* Admin preview
* Excluded pages
* Mobile friendly