Announce holidays, events, achievements and notable historical figures in a widget.
Announcements can be made:
* One off
* Monthly
* Annually
* Good Friday
* Easter Sunday
* Easter Monday
* Monthly on the nth day (e.g. 2nd Wednesday)
* Annually on the nth day of the month (e.g. 4th Thursday November)
Announcements are created as a custom post type and can have details, an image and additional text after the image.
Integrates with [To Twitter](https://development.azurecurve.co.uk/classicpress-plugins/to-twitter/) from [azurecurve](https://development.azurecurve.co.uk/classicpress-plugins/) for automatic tweeting of announcement each time the announcement is made and a retweet after a specified amount of time.
# Installation Instructions
* Download the latest release of the plugin from [GitHub](https://github.com/azurecurve/azrcrv-widget-announcements/releases/latest/).
* Upload the entire zip file using the Plugins upload function in your ClassicPress admin panel.
* Activate the plugin.
* Configure relevant settings via the settings page in the admin control panel (azurecurve menu).
# Screenshots
1. Create new announcement in the custom post type.
2. Add widget to widget area and select category.
3. Widget displayed on front end when announcement meets date criteria.
# Frequently Asked Questions
### Can I translate this plugin?
Yes, the .pot file is in the plugins languages folder; if you do translate this plugin, please sent the .po and .mo files to translations@azurecurve.co.uk for inclusion in the next version (full credit will be given).
### Is this plugin compatible with both WordPress and ClassicPress?
This plugin is developed for ClassicPress, but will likely work on WordPress.
# Changelog
### [Version 1.5.5](https://github.com/azurecurve/azrcrv-widget-announcements/releases/tag/v1.5.5)
* Update plugin header and readme for compatibility with ClassicPress Directory v2.
* Update Update Manager to version 2.5.0.
### [Version 1.5.4](https://github.com/azurecurve/azrcrv-widget-announcements/releases/tag/v1.5.4)
* Update readme file for compatibility with ClassicPress Directory.
### [Version 1.5.3](https://github.com/azurecurve/azrcrv-widget-announcements/releases/tag/v1.5.3)
* Update readme files.
* Update language template.
* Fix bug with azurecurve menu.
### [Version 1.5.2](https://github.com/azurecurve/azrcrv-widget-announcements/releases/tag/v1.5.2)
* Update azurecurve menu.
* Update readme files.
### [Version 1.5.1](https://github.com/azurecurve/azrcrv-widget-announcements/releases/tag/v1.5.1)
* Remove dev code.
### [Version 1.5.0](https://github.com/azurecurve/azrcrv-widget-announcements/releases/tag/v1.5.0)
* Update translations to escape strings.
* Update azurecurve menu and logo.
### [Version 1.4.0](https://github.com/azurecurve/azrcrv-widget-announcements/releases/tag/v1.4.0)
* Refactor settings page to be accessible using jQuery UI Tabs.
### [Version 1.3.0](https://github.com/azurecurve/azrcrv-widget-announcements/releases/tag/v1.3.0)
* Add integration with [Toggle Show/Hide](https://development.azurecurve.co.uk/classicpress-plugins/toggle-showhide/) from [azurecurve](https://development.azurecurve.co.uk/classicpress-plugins/) for read more toggle in announcements.
* Add uninstall function.
* Refactor settings page.
* Compress banners, icons and screenshots.
* Fix To Twitter integration check.
### [Version 1.2.3](https://github.com/azurecurve/azrcrv-widget-announcements/releases/tag/v1.2.3)
* Remove extraneous code.
### [Version 1.2.2](https://github.com/azurecurve/azrcrv-widget-announcements/releases/tag/v1.2.2)
* Fix incorrect default options.
### [Version 1.2.1](https://github.com/azurecurve/azrcrv-widget-announcements/releases/tag/v1.2.1)
* Fix bug with To Twitter checked.
### [Version 1.2.0](https://github.com/azurecurve/azrcrv-widget-announcements/releases/tag/v1.2.0)
* Add integration with [To Twitter](https://development.azurecurve.co.uk/classicpress-plugins/to-twitter/) from [azurecurve](https://development.azurecurve.co.uk/classicpress-plugins/) for automatic tweeting and retweeting of announcements.
* Fix bug with population of default options.
### [Version 1.1.1](https://github.com/azurecurve/azrcrv-widget-announcements/releases/tag/v1.1.1)
* Fix incorrect Download link.
### [Version 1.1.0](https://github.com/azurecurve/azrcrv-widget-announcements/releases/tag/v1.1.0)
* Update handling of announcement image in widget.
* Add default size for announcement image in widget.
### [Version 1.0.1](https://github.com/azurecurve/azrcrv-widget-announcements/releases/tag/v1.0.1)
* Fix bug with excerpt label changing for all post types, not just the custom post type.
### [Version 1.0.0](https://github.com/azurecurve/azrcrv-widget-announcements/releases/tag/v1.0.0)
* Initial release.
# About azurecurve
**azurecurve** was one of the first plugin developers to start developing for ClassicPress; all plugins are available from [azurecurve Development](https://development.azurecurve.co.uk/) and are integrated with the [Update Manager plugin](https://directory.classicpress.net/plugins/update-manager) for fully integrated, no hassle, updates.
The other plugins available from **azurecurve** are:
* Add Open Graph Tags – [details](https://development.azurecurve.co.uk/classicpress-plugins/add-open-graph-tags/) / [download](https://github.com/azurecurve/azrcrv-add-open-graph-tags/releases/latest/)
* Add Twitter Cards – [details](https://development.azurecurve.co.uk/classicpress-plugins/add-twitter-cards/) / [download](https://github.com/azurecurve/azrcrv-add-twitter-cards/releases/latest/)
* Avatars – [details](https://development.azurecurve.co.uk/classicpress-plugins/avatars/) / [download](https://github.com/azurecurve/azrcrv-avatars/releases/latest/)
* BBCode – [details](https://development.azurecurve.co.uk/classicpress-plugins/bbcode/) / [download](https://github.com/azurecurve/azrcrv-bbcode/releases/latest/)
* Breadcrumbs – [details](https://development.azurecurve.co.uk/classicpress-plugins/breadcrumbs/) / [download](https://github.com/azurecurve/azrcrv-breadcrumbs/releases/latest/)
* Call-out Boxes – [details](https://development.azurecurve.co.uk/classicpress-plugins/call-out-boxes/) / [download](https://github.com/azurecurve/azrcrv-call-out-boxes/releases/latest/)
* Check Plugin Status – [details](https://development.azurecurve.co.uk/classicpress-plugins/check-plugin-status/) / [download](https://github.com/azurecurve/azrcrv-check-plugin-status/releases/latest/)
* Code – [details](https://development.azurecurve.co.uk/classicpress-plugins/code/) / [download](https://github.com/azurecurve/azrcrv-code/releases/latest/)
* Comment Validator – [details](https://development.azurecurve.co.uk/classicpress-plugins/comment-validator/) / [download](https://github.com/azurecurve/azrcrv-comment-validator/releases/latest/)
* Conditional Links – [details](https://development.azurecurve.co.uk/classicpress-plugins/conditional-links/) / [download](https://github.com/azurecurve/azrcrv-conditional-links/releases/latest/)
* Contact Forms – [details](https://development.azurecurve.co.uk/classicpress-plugins/contact-forms/) / [download](https://github.com/azurecurve/azrcrv-contact-forms/releases/latest/)
* Disable FLoC – [details](https://development.azurecurve.co.uk/classicpress-plugins/disable-floc/) / [download](https://github.com/azurecurve/azrcrv-disable-floc/releases/latest/)
* Display After Post Content – [details](https://development.azurecurve.co.uk/classicpress-plugins/display-after-post-content/) / [download](https://github.com/azurecurve/azrcrv-display-after-post-content/releases/latest/)
* Estimated Read Time – [details](https://development.azurecurve.co.uk/classicpress-plugins/estimated-read-time/) / [download](https://github.com/azurecurve/azrcrv-estimated-read-time/releases/latest/)
* Events – [details](https://development.azurecurve.co.uk/classicpress-plugins/events/) / [download](https://github.com/azurecurve/azrcrv-events/releases/latest/)
* Filtered Categories – [details](https://development.azurecurve.co.uk/classicpress-plugins/filtered-categories/) / [download](https://github.com/azurecurve/azrcrv-filtered-categories/releases/latest/)
* Flags – [details](https://development.azurecurve.co.uk/classicpress-plugins/flags/) / [download](https://github.com/azurecurve/azrcrv-flags/releases/latest/)
* Floating Featured Image – [details](https://development.azurecurve.co.uk/classicpress-plugins/floating-featured-image/) / [download](https://github.com/azurecurve/azrcrv-floating-featured-image/releases/latest/)
* Gallery From Folder – [details](https://development.azurecurve.co.uk/classicpress-plugins/gallery-from-folder/) / [download](https://github.com/azurecurve/azrcrv-gallery-from-folder/releases/latest/)
* Get GitHub File – [details](https://development.azurecurve.co.uk/classicpress-plugins/get-github-file/) / [download](https://github.com/azurecurve/azrcrv-get-github-file/releases/latest/)
* Icons – [details](https://development.azurecurve.co.uk/classicpress-plugins/icons/) / [download](https://github.com/azurecurve/azrcrv-icons/releases/latest/)
* Images – [details](https://development.azurecurve.co.uk/classicpress-plugins/images/) / [download](https://github.com/azurecurve/azrcrv-images/releases/latest/)
* Insult Generator – [details](https://development.azurecurve.co.uk/classicpress-plugins/insult-generator/) / [download](https://github.com/azurecurve/azrcrv-insult-generator/releases/latest/)
* Load Admin CSS – [details](https://development.azurecurve.co.uk/classicpress-plugins/load-admin-css/) / [download](https://github.com/azurecurve/azrcrv-load-admin-css/releases/latest/)
* Loop Injection – [details](https://development.azurecurve.co.uk/classicpress-plugins/loop-injection/) / [download](https://github.com/azurecurve/azrcrv-loop-injection/releases/latest/)
* Maintenance Mode – [details](https://development.azurecurve.co.uk/classicpress-plugins/maintenance-mode/) / [download](https://github.com/azurecurve/azrcrv-maintenance-mode/releases/latest/)
* Markdown – [details](https://development.azurecurve.co.uk/classicpress-plugins/markdown/) / [download](https://github.com/azurecurve/azrcrv-markdown/releases/latest/)
* Mobile Detection – [details](https://development.azurecurve.co.uk/classicpress-plugins/mobile-detection/) / [download](https://github.com/azurecurve/azrcrv-mobile-detection/releases/latest/)
* Multisite Favicon – [details](https://development.azurecurve.co.uk/classicpress-plugins/multisite-favicon/) / [download](https://github.com/azurecurve/azrcrv-multisite-favicon/releases/latest/)
* Nearby – [details](https://development.azurecurve.co.uk/classicpress-plugins/nearby/) / [download](https://github.com/azurecurve/azrcrv-nearby/releases/latest/)
* Page Index – [details](https://development.azurecurve.co.uk/classicpress-plugins/page-index/) / [download](https://github.com/azurecurve/azrcrv-page-index/releases/latest/)
* Post Archive – [details](https://development.azurecurve.co.uk/classicpress-plugins/post-archive/) / [download](https://github.com/azurecurve/azrcrv-post-archive/releases/latest/)
* Redirect – [details](https://development.azurecurve.co.uk/classicpress-plugins/redirect/) / [download](https://github.com/azurecurve/azrcrv-redirect/releases/latest/)
* Remove Revisions – [details](https://development.azurecurve.co.uk/classicpress-plugins/remove-revisions/) / [download](https://github.com/azurecurve/azrcrv-remove-revisions/releases/latest/)
* RSS Feed – [details](https://development.azurecurve.co.uk/classicpress-plugins/rss-feed/) / [download](https://github.com/azurecurve/azrcrv-rss-feed/releases/latest/)
* RSS Suffix – [details](https://development.azurecurve.co.uk/classicpress-plugins/rss-suffix/) / [download](https://github.com/azurecurve/azrcrv-rss-suffix/releases/latest/)
* Series Index – [details](https://development.azurecurve.co.uk/classicpress-plugins/series-index/) / [download](https://github.com/azurecurve/azrcrv-series-index/releases/latest/)
* Shortcodes in Comments – [details](https://development.azurecurve.co.uk/classicpress-plugins/shortcodes-in-comments/) / [download](https://github.com/azurecurve/azrcrv-shortcodes-in-comments/releases/latest/)
* Shortcodes in Widgets – [details](https://development.azurecurve.co.uk/classicpress-plugins/shortcodes-in-widgets/) / [download](https://github.com/azurecurve/azrcrv-shortcodes-in-widgets/releases/latest/)
* Sidebar Login – [details](https://development.azurecurve.co.uk/classicpress-plugins/sidebar-login/) / [download](https://github.com/azurecurve/azrcrv-sidebar-login/releases/latest/)
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* Snippets – [details](https://development.azurecurve.co.uk/classicpress-plugins/snippets/) / [download](https://github.com/azurecurve/azrcrv-snippets/releases/latest/)
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* Taxonomy Order – [details](https://development.azurecurve.co.uk/classicpress-plugins/taxonomy-order/) / [download](https://github.com/azurecurve/azrcrv-taxonomy-order/releases/latest/)
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