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=== Checkoutify Lite - Easy Checkout for WooCommerce ===
Contributors: dominiio
Tags: woocommerce checkout, checkout templates, one page checkout, direct checkout, skip cart
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 7.4
WC requires at least: 7.0
WC tested up to: 10.3.6
Stable tag: 1.1
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Modern, conversion-optimized WooCommerce checkout templates that reduce cart abandonment and boost sales — fast, mobile-friendly, and easy to set up.

== Description ==

### 🚀 Upgrade Your WooCommerce Checkout for Higher Conversions

Checkoutify Lite is a **free WooCommerce checkout plugin** that replaces the default checkout with modern, high-converting templates. Improve user experience, reduce friction, and boost sales with a faster, cleaner, and more professional checkout flow — including **skip cart (direct checkout)** and **checkout field control**.

### 📈 Why Checkout Optimization Matters
- 69% of online shoppers abandon their carts during checkout
- Professional checkout UX can increase conversions by up to 35%
- Faster checkout = more completed orders

### 🎯 Perfect for:
- WooCommerce stores wanting to boost conversions
- Shops optimizing the checkout experience
- Store owners wanting a clean, trust-building checkout design
- Businesses looking to reduce cart abandonment

### 🔥 Free WooCommerce Checkout Optimization Features
- **Skip Cart / Direct Checkout** — Send users straight to checkout
- **Checkout Field Manager** — Show/hide billing fields easily
- **2 Modern Templates Included** — Frisbee & Minimalista
- **One-Page Checkout Experience**
- **Mobile-Optimized UI**
- **Easy Setup in WordPress Admin**
- **Lightweight & Fast** — Loads assets only on checkout

### 🚀 Want More Power? (PRO)
Upgrade to Checkoutify PRO for:
- 🏆 10 Premium Templates
- 💰 Smart Order bumps
- ⭐ Customer testimonials display
- 🛒 Advanced Side Cart with Order bumps integration
- 🎉 Beautiful Thank You Pages

🚀 **Want More Features?**  
Upgrade to [Checkoutify PRO](https://checkoutify.net) for premium templates, order bumps, testimonials, and advanced checkout tools.

### 🌍 Translations & Docs
- Spanish (es_ES): see docs/readme-es.md
- Portuguese (pt_BR): see docs/readme-pt-br.md
- Italian (it_IT): see docs/readme-it.md


### ✅ Why Choose Checkoutify Lite?
- 100% free — no hidden fees
- Focused on conversion and speed
- Modern & professional UI
- Built for real WooCommerce stores
- Regular updates & improvements

Perfect for small to medium businesses wanting a better checkout experience without coding or expensive SaaS tools.

== Installation ==

1. Upload plugin files to `/wp-content/plugins/checkoutify-lite/` or install via Plugins > Add New.
2. Activate the plugin.
3. Go to **WooCommerce > Custom Checkout** to configure settings.
4. Select a template and customize your checkout.

**Requirements**
- WordPress 6.0+
- WooCommerce 7.0+
- PHP 7.4+

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does this plugin work with any WooCommerce theme? =
Yes — it overrides the WooCommerce checkout template and works with all compatible themes.

= Does it support one-page checkout? =
Yes — the skip-cart feature and optimized templates streamline checkout flow for faster purchasing.

= Will Checkoutify Lite slow down my store? =
No — assets load only on checkout for minimal performance impact.

= Is it mobile-friendly? =
Absolutely — templates are responsive and optimized for mobile.

= Do I need coding skills? =
No coding required — settings are simple and beginner-friendly.

= What’s the difference between Lite and PRO? =
Lite includes 2 templates, skip cart, and field control.  
PRO adds more templates, order bumps, testimonials, recovery tools, and advanced features.

== Screenshots ==
1. Checkout Settings — Configure WooCommerce checkout options
2. Checkout Templates — Choose your modern checkout layout
3. Frisbee Template — Clean & conversion-optimized checkout
4. Minimalista Template — Minimal checkout UX focused on speed
5. Mobile Checkout — Fully responsive experience
6. Field Manager — Enable/disable checkout fields
7. Skip Cart — Direct-to-checkout button option

== Changelog ==
= 1.1 – 2025-12-04 =
* Confirmed compatibility with WordPress 6.9
* Confirmed compatibility with WooCommerce 10.3.6
* Added translations: es_ES, pt_BR, it_IT
* Implemented JS i18n with wp_set_script_translations for checkout scripts
* Internationalized admin settings, templates (Frisbee & Minimalista), and AJAX messages
* Prepared languages/ structure with POT and initial PO files

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release
* Skip Cart functionality
* Field Manager for billing fields
* 2 checkout templates (Frisbee & Minimalista)
* Mobile-optimized responsive design
* Easy admin configuration panel
* WooCommerce compatibility up to 8.9
* Security improvements & code optimization
* Follows WordPress coding standards