SignalKit — Google News Publisher Banners, Lead Generation & Engagement

Changelog

2.0.4

  • Improved: WordPress 7.0 compatibility testing
  • Improved: Readme optimization for Google News and lead generation keywords
  • Fixed: Minor collision detection edge case on RTL themes

2.0.3 (2025-06-13)

  • FIX: Resolved analytics database locking to consistently use options table API.
  • FIX: Corrected plugin header requirement parameters and readme.txt metadata constraints.

2.0.0 (2025-01-20)

  • SECURITY: Removed custom update checker for full CodeCanyon/Envato marketplace compliance
  • PERFORMANCE: Moved database table creation to activation hook (eliminates runtime database queries)
  • SECURITY: All global functions renamed with unique prefixes to prevent namespace conflicts
  • PRIVACY: Added explicit privacy disclosure for webhook data transmission feature
  • COMPLIANCE: Fully GDPR compliant with functional cookies only (no tracking cookies)
  • MAJOR: Complete Shortcode System overhaul for all banner types
  • NEW: 5 visual styles for shortcodes (Leaderboard, Skyscraper, Rectangle, Compact, Full)
  • NEW: Smart Banner Collision Detection – Automatically prevents banner overlap on desktop
  • NEW: Inline Banner Smart Positioning logic for content-embedded banners
  • NEW: WordPress Editor Live Preview support for all banner types
  • IMPROVED: CodeCanyon marketplace compliance (security, performance, privacy standards)
  • IMPROVED: Enhanced namespace safety for multi-plugin WordPress environments
  • IMPROVED: Visual aesthetics with compact, efficient layouts
  • IMPROVED: Performance optimization for inline CSS rendering
  • FIXED: Post content injection logic for shortcode banners

1.2.0 (January 2025)

  • NEW: Shortcode system for all 3 banner types with style variations
  • NEW: 5 shortcode styles – Leaderboard (728×90), Skyscraper, Rectangle (300×250), Compact, Full
  • NEW: Shortcodes work independently of global enable setting
  • NEW: Alignment options for shortcodes (left/center/right)
  • NEW: Compact inline banner design with reduced whitespace
  • NEW: Editor preview – See banners in WordPress Block Editor
  • IMPROVED: Visual optimization for inline banners – tighter padding, smaller icons
  • IMPROVED: Mobile responsiveness for all shortcode styles
  • IMPROVED: Documentation with comprehensive shortcode guide

1.1.0 (January 2025)

  • NEW: Intelligent Banner Positioning – Automatically prevents banner overlap on desktop
  • NEW: Mobile Banner Strategy – Options to Stack, Rotate, or Prioritize banners on mobile
  • NEW: “Lead Gradient” & “Glassmorphism” banner styles
  • NEW: Excel/CSV export for lead submissions
  • IMPROVED: Universal Loader – Now prevents duplicate notifications on complex themes
  • FIXED: Custom Banner close button clickability (z-index hardening)
  • FIXED: Accessibility focus management (aria-hidden warnings)
  • FIXED: Analytics tracking for Custom Banners (fixed 403/400 errors)
  • FIXED: CSV Export data handling

1.0.8 – Initial Release

  • Initial public release
  • Three banner types: Follow, Preferred Source, Custom Lead Capture
  • Full customization controls and analytics
  • Security hardened and performance optimized

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Author
N4nion
Version:
2.0.4
Last Updated
June 28, 2026
Requires
WordPress 5.3
Tested Up To
WordPress 7.0
Requires PHP
7.2

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