=== Sticky Genesis Topbar ===
Contributors: anwerashif
Donate Link: http://rainastudio.com/contact/
Tags: sticky topbar, utility bar, genesis, studiopress, genesis custom topbar, social media icons
Requires at least: 3.7
Tested up to: 5.6.2
Stable tag: 2.3.6
Requires PHP: 5.2.4
License: GNU General Public License v2.0 (or later)
License URI: http://www.opensource.org/licenses/gpl-license.php

Sticky Genesis Topbar adds an area to the top or bottom of your website and lets you customize it from the Genesis Theme Settings page.

== Description ==

> **You must have the [Genesis framework](http://my.studiopress.com/themes/) installed with an active Genesis child theme to use this plugin.**

This plugin adds an area [before Genesis header and footer ](https://genesistutorials.com/visual-hook-guide/) and a options panel to the Genesis Theme Settings page where users can add or modify text, button text, button URL, and social media icons and set the position for Topbar. User also can remove the topbar by checking a checkbox in this section.

To edit settings: Go to Dashbaord -> Genesis -> Sticky Topbar

= Features =
1. Countdown Timer [Demo Here](https://rainastudio.com/demo/sticky-genesis-topbar/).
2. CTA (call-to-action) Text
3. Social Media URLs
4. Subscribe Form Integration (Pro Feature)


You will be able to add your brand's social URL of following sites:
* Facebook
* Twitter
* Linkedin
* Pinterest
* Instagram
* YouTube
* Dribbble
* Medium
* Tumblr
* Vimeo
* Mobile/Cell Number
* [Request More Here](https://rainastudio.com/contact/).

= General Settings =
* **Color changing options** for topbar background, text, button text & background, and Countdown background.
* **Set** Topbar width, font-size, height and button animation and effects.
* **Reposition** Topbar position at top or Bottom.
* **Unsticky** the Topbar.
* **Hide** it even after configuration.

= CTA(call-to-action) Text & Button =
* **Write** text for call-to-action section.
* **Add** button URL for CTA.
* **Select** the button URL target.
* **Select** the button relation to nofollow or dofollow.
* **Write** button text.

= Social Media URLs =
* **Add** upto 10 social media platforms' URL
* **Add** cell or contact number.
* **Hide** social media URLs / on mobile.

= Countdown Timer Settings =
* **Add** text before the timer.
* **Set** the date for Countdown.
* **Hide** Countdown.

= Compatibility =

Sticky Genesis Topbar is compatible with any Genesis child theme, whether created by StudioPress or by a third party developer. Read full [documentation here](https://rainastudio.com/docs/sticky-genesis-topbar/).

We are open for any suggestion for this plugin. Feel free to let us know [here](https://rainastudio.com/contact/).

== Installation ==

1. Upload the entire genesis-topbar folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory (or install directly by searching in Plugins > Add New)
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
3. In the Genesis Theme Setting menu you'll see submenu "Sticky Topbar", add or modify content for your topbar from the meta fields.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Who should Use Sticky Genesis Topbar plugin? =
Sticky Genesis Topbar plugin is perfect for business owners, marketers, bloggers, influencers, agencies, and basically anyone else who wants to integrate topbar or a message bar into their website to help grow their content, email list, increase conversions, or engage more with promotion.

= Do I need coding skills? =
Nope! We understand that many WordPress users aren't technical and so have built all of our plugins to be as easy as possible to set up and use. The easy feed setup process just requires you to login into your website and then navigate to Genesis > Sticky Topbar to setting up as you want.

= Will Sticky Genesis Topbar plugin slow down my site? =
The plugin is specifically built with speed and performance in mind. We dynamically load data as needed to ensure that your page speed stays lightning fast.

= Do Sticky Genesis Topbar plugin work on non-Genesis Framework sites? =
The plugin is primarily designed and built for Genesis Framework, but if you are on a non-Genesis Framework site then we do have Standalone version of the plugin. The plugin can be found [here](https://wordpress.org/plugins/sticky-topbar/).

= Need more options for this plugin? =
Please leave your feedback or send your query to ashif[at]rainastudio[dot]com


== If you like this plugin, then consider checking out our other projects: ==

[RainaStudio Blog](https://rainastudio.com/blog/) – Web Development Tutorial and Other Resources
[Switch CTA Box](https://wordpress.org/plugins/switch-cta-box/) – Add Unlimited CTA(Click to Action) Contents
[Menu Iconset](https://wordpress.org/plugins/menu-iconset/) – Add Description and Icon to Navigation Menu Item
[Sticky Topbar](https://wordpress.org/plugins/sticky-topbar/) – Add an Topbar area to Your WordPress Website
[Ucard](https://wordpress.org/plugins/ucard/) – A Blog Makeovering Tool — Change Your Blog Design Today!

== Screenshots ==

1. General Settings
2. CTA Text & Button Settings
3. Social Media Settings
4. Countdown Settings
5. Sticky Topbar Position at Top
6. Sticky Topbar Position at Bottom

== Changelog ==

= 2.3.5 =
* remove loop
* bug fixed

= 2.3.4 =
* update codebase
* bug fixed

= 2.3.3 =
* update codebase
* admin notice

= 2.3.2 =
* hook priority added
* some css update

= 2.3.1 =
* Translation file(nl_NL) added
* Bug Fix
* UX writing upgrade

= 2.3.0 =
* Set Max Width
* Set Topbar Button Effects & Animation
* Bug Fix
* UI Updates
* Text Before Countdown

= 2.2.0 =
* Topbar URL Targer
* Topbar URL Relation
* Dismiss Bug Fix

= 2.1.0 =
* Unsticky Topbar
* Reposition the Bar (Top, Bottom)

= 2.0.1 =
* update minor problems

= 2.0.0 =
* add countdown feature
* add admin notice

= 1.1 =
Minor but important updates

= 1.0.8 =
* Backend UX get updates
* Pro features added
* Cookie Updates

= 1.0.7 =
* Close button added
* jQuery Cookie added

= 1.0.6 =
* Minor Updates

= 1.0.5 =
* Maximized characters length to 180.
* Add Social Media Sites' URLs.
* Integrated FontAwesome.

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial Release

== Upgrade Notice ==
Please upgrade to get the latest features and security updates.
