=== Lion Under Construction ===
Contributors: lionwp
Donate link: https://lionwp.com/donate/
Tags: under construction, maintenance mode, coming soon, countdown timer, landing page
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.7
Stable tag: 1.2.0
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Beautiful under construction and maintenance mode pages with countdown timer, email collection, and 30 stunning templates (3 free, 27 Pro).

== Description ==

Transform your WordPress website into a stunning **coming soon page** or **maintenance mode page** with Lion Under Construction! Whether you're launching a new site, performing maintenance, or redesigning your WordPress website, this powerful plugin helps you create beautiful, professional landing pages that keep visitors engaged.

= 🚀 Why Choose Lion Under Construction? =

Lion Under Construction is the **most feature-rich coming soon and maintenance mode plugin** for WordPress. With 30 professionally designed templates, real-time live preview, countdown timers, and email collection, you can create the perfect launch page in minutes - no coding required!

= ✨ Key Features =

**3 Free Templates**
Choose from Developer, Minimal, and LionWP. Each template is fully responsive and mobile-friendly. 3 Page Icons are also free to use with any template.

**27 Pro Templates (€14.97, one-time)**
Unlock Gradient, Dark, Neon, Corporate, Sunset, Ocean, Forest, Luxury, Candy, Arctic, Volcano, Lavender, Midnight, Citrus, Cyberpunk, Synthwave, Glassmorphism, Pastel Dream, Terminal, Rose Gold, Emerald, Aurora, Coffee House, Deep Space, Monochrome, Tropical, and Industrial - plus 18 additional Pro page icons (21 total) - with a single lifetime license, no subscription.

**Live Preview & Customization**
See your changes in real-time as you customize colors, text, and settings. What you see is what your visitors get!

**Countdown Timer**
Build anticipation with a beautiful countdown timer. Perfect for product launches, website launches, and special events.

**Email Collection & Notifications**
Collect visitor emails and automatically notify subscribers when your site goes live. Export your subscriber list as CSV for email marketing campaigns.

**Full Color Customization**
Complete control over background colors, accent colors, and text colors. Match your brand perfectly with the intuitive color picker.

**Admin Bypass Mode**
Work on your site while visitors see the coming soon page. Logged-in administrators can access the live site normally.

**100% Responsive Design**
All templates look stunning on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices. Mobile-first design ensures perfect display on any screen size.

**Security & Performance**
Built with WordPress security best practices including nonce verification, rate limiting, input sanitization, and SQL injection protection.

**Easy Setup**
Get started in 60 seconds! Install, activate, choose a template, and enable - that's it!

= 🎯 Perfect For =

* **Website Launches** - Build anticipation for your new WordPress site
* **Maintenance Mode** - Professional pages during site updates and maintenance
* **Redesign Projects** - Keep visitors informed during website redesigns
* **Product Launches** - Create buzz with countdown timers and email collection
* **Seasonal Closures** - Inform visitors when your business is temporarily closed
* **Development Sites** - Professional placeholder for sites under construction
* **Landing Pages** - Capture leads before your full site is ready

= 🔥 Use Cases =

**E-commerce Stores**: Launching a new WooCommerce store? Build your email list before launch!
**Agencies**: Show clients professional coming soon pages during development.
**Bloggers**: Create anticipation for your new blog or podcast launch.
**Businesses**: Maintain professionalism during website maintenance or updates.
**Startups**: Validate your idea and collect emails before building your full site.

= 🚀 Pro Features =

Unlock 13 additional premium templates for a one-time payment of €14.97 (lifetime license, no subscription): Cyberpunk, Synthwave, Glassmorphism, Pastel Dream, Terminal, Rose Gold, Emerald, Aurora, Coffee House, Deep Space, Monochrome, Tropical, and Industrial. Activate your license under Under Construction &gt; License.

== Installation ==

1. Upload the `lion-under-construction` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory.
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.
3. Go to 'Under Construction' in your admin menu to configure the plugin.
4. Choose a template, customize your content, and enable the construction page.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= How do I set up a coming soon page? =

Simply install and activate the plugin, go to "Under Construction" in your WordPress admin menu, choose one of 30 beautiful templates (3 free, 27 Pro), customize your content and colors, then enable the coming soon page. It takes less than 60 seconds!

= Do I need an SMTP plugin? =

Yes, for reliable email delivery. Lion Under Construction sends subscriber confirmations and launch notifications through WordPress' built-in wp_mail() function, which many hosts do not deliver reliably by default. Install and configure an SMTP plugin such as WP Mail SMTP, FluentSMTP, or Post SMTP to ensure your emails actually reach subscribers. The plugin shows a warning in the Email Collection panel if no SMTP plugin is detected.

= Can I customize the maintenance mode page design? =

Yes! You have full control over colors (background, accent, text), content (title, description), countdown timer, and email collection form. Choose from 30 professionally designed templates and customize them to match your brand.

= Will the countdown timer work on mobile devices? =

Absolutely! All templates and the countdown timer are 100% responsive and mobile-friendly. Your coming soon page will look stunning on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.

= How do I collect email addresses from visitors? =

Enable the "Show email form on page" option in settings. Visitors can subscribe to be notified when your site launches. You can export the subscriber list as CSV or send launch notification emails directly from the plugin.

= Can I still access my WordPress site while maintenance mode is active? =

Yes! The admin bypass feature allows logged-in administrators to access the live site normally while visitors see the coming soon or maintenance mode page. You can work on your site without interruption.

= Is this plugin compatible with WooCommerce? =

Yes! Lion Under Construction works with any WordPress theme and is fully compatible with WooCommerce, page builders, and other popular plugins.

= Does the plugin affect SEO? =

When the coming soon page is enabled, search engines will see the maintenance page. We recommend using this only during active development or maintenance. Once your site is ready, simply disable the plugin to restore normal access.

= Is the plugin secure? =

Yes! Built with WordPress security best practices including nonce verification, rate limiting, SQL injection protection, and input sanitization. Your site and visitor data are protected.

= Can I use this for a product launch? =

Perfect for product launches! Use the countdown timer to build anticipation and collect email addresses to notify customers when you launch. Great for WooCommerce stores, digital products, and services.

= Is there a live preview feature? =

Yes! See your changes in real-time as you customize your coming soon page. The live preview updates instantly so you know exactly how your page will look to visitors.

== Screenshots ==

1. Admin dashboard with live preview
2. Template selection
3. Email collection settings
4. Developer template example
5. Sunset template example
6. Neon template example

== Changelog ==

= 1.2.0 =
* Adjusted free/Pro split: only 3 templates (Developer, Minimal, LionWP) and 3 page icons remain free, the other 27 templates and 9 page icons now require a Pro license
* Added a clearer SMTP requirement notice in the Email Collection panel and documentation, since wp_mail() delivery is unreliable without an SMTP plugin

= 1.1.0 =
* Added 13 new Pro templates (Cyberpunk, Synthwave, Glassmorphism, Pastel Dream, Terminal, Rose Gold, Emerald, Aurora, Coffee House, Deep Space, Monochrome, Tropical, Industrial) - 30 templates total
* Added license activation (Under Construction > License) to unlock Pro templates
* Removed raw mail() fallback in favor of wp_mail() only, for better deliverability and SMTP plugin compatibility

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release
* 17 beautiful templates
* Countdown timer
* Email collection with confirmation emails
* Launch email notifications
* CSV export
* Live preview
* Custom colors
* Admin bypass option
* Rate limiting and security features

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
Initial release of Lion Under Construction.

== Privacy Policy ==

Lion Under Construction collects the following data when visitors subscribe:

* Email address (required for subscription)
* IP address (for rate limiting and spam prevention)
* Subscription timestamp

This data is stored in your WordPress database and is not sent to any external services. You can export or delete subscriber data at any time from the plugin settings.

== External Services ==

This plugin connects to the following external service:

= LionWP License Server (Optional, Pro) =
* **Service:** LionWP.com License Validation API
* **URL:** https://lionwp.com/wp-json/lionwp/v1/
* **When:** Only when you activate, validate, or deactivate a Pro license under Under Construction > License
* **Data sent:** License key, site domain
* **Purpose:** Verify Pro license validity and unlock the 27 Pro templates and 18 Pro page icons
* **Privacy Policy:** [https://lionwp.com/privacy-policy/](https://lionwp.com/privacy-policy/)
* **Terms of Service:** [https://lionwp.com/terms/](https://lionwp.com/terms/)

== Credits ==

* Developed by [LionWP](https://lionwp.com)
* Icons by various emoji sets
