=== AlertMe! – Automatic Post Update Notifications to Subscribers === Contributors: chrisbloomwp, wpnipun Tags: email, subscriber, opt-in, post notification, web traffic Donate link: https://bloomwp.com/donate/ Requires at least: 4.9 Tested up to: 5.5 Requires PHP: 5.4 Stable tag: 1.2.1 License: GPLv3 Add a simple email subscribe field to any post, custom post type, or page, which automatically sends an email alert to subscribers whenever that page or post has been updated. == Description == AlertMe! enables website owners the ability to add a simple email subscribe field to any post, custom post type, or page, which automatically sends an email alert whenever that page or post has been updated. View and download excel document of all subscribers via the Wordpress admin. Perfect for the website owner that often manages a "What's New" or "New Features" page, or a Law firm that often provides updates to case investigation or case results pages. Or a news site that provides updates to developing news stories. Effortlessly way to pull visitors back into your website, without the need for costly inbound or CRM systems. **Easily collect subscribers on your website**: Insert a clean and simple looking subscription box on your website. This subscription box is professionally designed to grab attention. Uses the CSS styles of your theme. **Automated publishing to subscriber emails whenever a post/page is updated**: AlertMe! saves you time by automating the process of sending emails each time a post or page is updated. **Simple setup**: Takes 5 minutes or less to configure and start capturing subscribers. Via the AlertMe! settings page, options include automatically or manually adding AlertMe! to pages or posts. Displaying subscribe box top, bottom, or both - and even a [alertme-form-show] shortcode display option. **Compatible with all Page Builders**: Works with Gutenberg and all other popular page builders, such as Elementor, Visual Composer, SiteOrigin, and Divi Builder. **Effortless way to pull visitors back into your website** Potential Uses: - What's New page - New Features page - New Products alert - Documentation page – Image or PDF Attachment page - Law Firm Case Investigation page - News Site Breaking Story page - Bridal Registry page - Baby Registry page - For Sale page - Local School Events and Weather page - Local Church Events page - The possibilities are endless! == Installation == 1. Download `Alert Me.zip` 2. Unzip 3. Upload `Alert Me` directory to your `/wp-content/plugins` directory 4. Go to the plugin management page and enable the plugin 5. Configure the options from the `Tools/AlertMe!` page or use the [alertme-form-show] shortcode display option == Frequently Asked Questions == = Why would I want to use this instead of a CRM or Inbound Marketing platform? = This is a set-it-and-forget-it tool, seriously. Simply select the page/post you would like AlertMe! to appear on, and move onto other things. When you update a page/post AlertMe! appears on, simply check "Send update notification" before clicking the "Update" button and your subscribed visitors will instantly receive an email alert. = What is required for this plugin to work on my website? = 1. A theme that has a JS library included. 2. Classic editor plugin, page builder, or Gutenberg. 3. The ability to send email from your website. = Is there documentation for AlertMe!? = Yes, you will find all the documentation you need on the [AlertMe! documentation page](https://bloomwp.com/plugins/Alert Me). = I have an idea for a great way to improve this plugin = Awesome, we'd love to hear from you! Please send us your feature requests: [form](https://bloomwp.com/support/)! = Is there a working demo of AlertMe!? = Yes, check out [AlertMe! sample 1](https://caseadvisor.org/active-investigations/ford-shelby-gt350-engine-failure/) and [AlertMe! sample 2](https://www.boltontechnology.com/new/). = Is there a shortcode option for AlertMe!? = Yes, [alertme-form-show] is the shortcode you can use to place the subscribe box anywhere on your website. == Screenshots == 1. The AlertMe! settings interface allows full customization, such as selecting placement of subscribe field, post types to display on, automatic or manual placement of subscribe box, customization of the subscribe box field text, and alert email message 2. Email notification message can be customized with text, HTML, and even images 3. Manually adding a AlertMe! subscribe field to a page or post is easy – simply check the "Show alert me box" 4. When ready to alert subscribers of an update, check "Send update notification" and update the post or page 5. Subscribers automatically receive an email informing them of the page update - pulling them back to your website 6. AlertMe! Subscribe box is simple and elegant. Or if you prefer, use your own CSS to customize the appearance 7. View list of all subscribers, active and nonactive, and which post they are subscribed to. Download list in CSV format for retargeting campaigns == Changelog == = 1.2.1 = * Bug fix: Fixed issue when using shortcode results in the placement of subscribe box not displaying in desired position. * Bug fix: Fixed json error message when page/post saved using shortcode option with Gutenberg. = 1.2 = * New feature: Populate the email subject field with your custom text. * New feature: Customize the email body section with your text, HTML, and images. = 1.1.5 = * New feature: Option to add custom signature to alert email. = 1.1.4 = * New feature: Select which page visitor will see when unsubscribing to alert emails. * Feature enhancement: Updated email template to avoid emails getting caught in a spam filter.  = 1.1.3 = * New feature: Added ability to place AlertMe! using [alertme-form-show] shortcode.  = 1.1.2 = * Bug fix: Fixed a spelling error and spacing issue between text. = 1.1.1 = * Bug fix: Fixed an issue when AlertMe! is activated causes post content to disappear. = 1.1.0 = * New feature: Added the ability to automatically display AlertMe! on all Posts/Pages/Attachments, or to manually select which Posts/Pages/Attachments to display AlertMe! on. = 1.0.0 = * Release Date: January 1, 2020 == Upgrade Notice == = 1.2.1 = This version corrects issues with shortcode placement and Gutenberg compatibility. = 1.2 = New feature: Populate the email subject field with your custom text. New feature: Customize the email body section with your text, HTML, and images. = 1.1.5 = New feature: Option to add custom signature to alert email. = 1.1.4 = New feature: Select which page visitor will see when unsubscribing to alert emails. Feature enhancement: Updated email template to avoid alert emails getting caught in a spam filter. = 1.1.3 = New feature: Added ability to place AlertMe! using [alertme-form-show] shortcode.  = 1.1.2 = This version corrects a spelling mistake and text spacing issue. = 1.1.1 = This version corrects a spelling mistake and text spacing issue. = 1.1.0 = This version adds the ability to select if the AlertMe! subscribe box is automatically displayed or a manual selection display. = 0.5 = Minor spelling corrections.