=== Ultimate Wordpress Auction Plugin ===
Contributors: nitesh_singh,WisdmLabs
Donate link: http://auctionplugin.net/
Tags: auctions,auction,auction plugin,wp auction,wordpress auction,wp auctions,auction script,ebay,ebay auction,bidding
Requires at least: 3.5
Tested up to: 4.1
License: GPLv2 or later
Stable tag: trunk

Awesome plugin to host auctions on your wordpress site and sell anything you want.

== Description ==

[Main Site](http://auctionplugin.net/) | [Pro Features](http://auctionplugin.net/features)| [Pro Demo](http://demo.auctionplugin.net/) 

Ultimate Wordpress Auction plugin is the most popular and best-supported WordPress Auction plugin available. Start selling your stuff in a quick and easy way by setting up a professional auction website in ebay style.

The **Ultimate Wordpress Auction plugin** allows easy and quick way to set up a professional auction website in ebay style.

Simple and flexible, Ultimate Wordpress Auction plugin works with any WordPress theme. 
Lots of features, very configurable.  Easy to setup.  Great support.


*   [Upgrade to the Pro Version Now! »](http://auctionplugin.net/?utm_source=wordpress&utm_medium=wp+plugin+repos&utm_campaign=WP+to+Auction+Plugin+Site+)
*   [Paypal Invoice - Addon for Free Plugin »](http://auctionplugin.net/addon)
*   [Shipping Cost/Postage - Addon for Free Plugin »](http://auctionplugin.net/addon)
*   [Categories - Addon for Free Plugin »](http://auctionplugin.net/addon/#tour_page_3)
*	[Proxy Bidding - Addon for Free Plugin »](http://auctionplugin.net/addon/#tour_page_4)

 = PRO VERSION Features =

	1. Registered Users can add auction to your site.
	2. Front End Dashboard for users to add/manage auction.
	3. PROXY BIDDING feature
	4. Automatic Time Extension to AVOID SNIPPING.
	5. Admin can charge LISTING FEE to users to post auction.
    6. Admin can charge COMMISSIONS FEE on final bidding price.   
	7. Add SHIPPING/POSTAGE fee to auctions.
	8. CATEGORIZE Auction in different categories.
	9. Smart SEARCH feature for finding auctions.
	10. PAYPAL invoicing for handling payment.
	11. Schedule auction for later date
	12. Add more than 4 IMAGES to auction
	13. Add To WATCHLIST feature
	14. BULK IMPORT feature
	15. WIDGET to show auction.
	16. Social share your auctions.
	
	

 = Free VERSION (Core) Features =
    1. Registered User can place bids 
	2. Ajax Admin panel for better management.
    3. Add standard auctions for bidding
    4. Buy Now option with paypal
    5. Upload multiple product images
    6. Show auctions in your timezone        
    7. Paypal ready payment settings
    8. Set Reserve price for your product
	9. Set Bid incremental value for auctions
	10. Ability to edit, delete & end live auctions
	11. Re-activate Expired auctions
	12. Email notifications to bidders for placing bids
    13. Email notification to Admin for all activity
    14. Email Sent for Payment Alerts
	15. Outbid Email sent to all bidders who has been outbid.
	16. Count Down Timer for auctions.
	17. Lightbox feature to display auction images
	18. Ability to Cancel last bid 
    and Much more...
	
 = Display Features =
    1. Auction feed Page which shows excertps of live auctions
    2. Pagination feature for feed page
    3. Professionally styled Dedicated auction page via wordpress custom post
    4. Comments section for each auction page
	5. Send Private Message section for each auction page
	6. Tested with multiple Wordpress theme


== Installation ==

 = IMPORTANT = 

Please backup your wordpress database before you install/uninstall/activate/deactivate/upgrade Ultimate Wordpress Auction Plugin.

Manual Installation

1. Upload the `ultimate-auction` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory

2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress

3. Visit Settings tab of the plugin and enter "payment settings" and general settings.

4. After you have setup your settings you can go to "Add Auction" tab to add your auction.

5. After you have added auctions, go to "Pages" inside your admin dashboard and add a new page.

6. Enter this text "[wdm_auction_listing]" as a shortcode inside this new page and publish it. 

7. If you have a Default Wordpress theme installed then the page you published (on step 6) will be accessible through top menu bar. NOTE: For Custom themes you would be required to add the page on top menu bar.

This page is responsible for displaying all live auctions. If you click a specific auction on this page, it'll open specific auction page where your visitors can place bids and perform all actions related to tht auction.


== Screenshots ==


== Frequently Asked Questions ==

== Changelog ==
= 3.6.3 = 
* Fix - Issue with localhost images has been fixed.
* Fix - CSS changes for buy now button.


= 3.6.2 = 
* New Feature - Free plugin now has a feature where in admin can now configure visitors to place bids by just providing name and email instead of creating an account on the website.
* Fix - User deletion will now delete all corresponding auctions.


= 3.6.1 = 
* New Feature - New payment method known as CASH has been added.
* Fix - Currencies are now displayed with their symbols and values are comma separated. 
* Fix - Username are displayed inside manage auction section for buy now listings.


= 3.6.0 = 
* New Feature - Allows localhost url on add auction page.
* New Feature - Added "Reply to" header for users mentioned inside expired auctions so that it is convenient for admin to click and email them.
* New Feature - You can now mention how many auctions can appear on feed page. 
* Fix - Large size of thumbnails and fonts on feed page.



= 3.5.0 = 
* Fix - Payment tab not appearing as one file was missing from the zip.


= 3.4.0 = 
* New Feature - Deleting auction would delete its images too.
* New Feature - Manage Auction -> Expired auction -> Payment column would now highlight payment method for better readability.
* Fix - Description text would appear without HTML code.
* Fix - New layout for Settings tab and separate Payments tab to mention payment related details.


= 3.3.0 =
* Fix - Plugin comments conflicts with theme/site comments.
* Fix - Javascript code has been moved out in separate directory as it was previously posing problem with few wordpress themes.


= 3.2.0 =
* Fix - Warning message appearing under manage auction.


= 3.1.0 =
* Fix - Auction owner cannot place bid on his own auction
* Fix - Feed page overlap issue for few WP themes.
* Fix - Timer is now localized to be converted to local language.
* Fix - Popup message saying "ʺyou can be winner if you amount is close to buy nowʺ is now rectified to show at correct time.

 
= 3.0.0 = 

* Code Update to support Proxy Bidding Addon. One needs to buy Proxy Bidding Addon for free plugin or PRO version for it.
* Code Update to support Automatic Time Extension to avoid snipping. One needs to buy Proxy Bidding Addon for free plugin or PRO version for it.
* Fix - Feed Page Image is now displayed by scaling it ratio wise which does not squeeze or blur the image.
* Fix - Default Image when no images are loaded.
* Fix - Lightbox Image container is fixed for no images. Earlier empty container was shown.


= 2.0.2 = 

* Fix - Email Notification is not working for some wordpress site.
* Fix - Paypal link not proper for email clients like outlook.


= 2.0.1 = 

* Support for new Search feature - Plugin will integrate with Categories Addon to display categories and search box.
* Auction short description field - New field added inside "Add Auction" form. This field is responsible in displaying auction excerpts (1 or 2 lines about auction) on feed page. Prior to this, 
* All prices on front end would display decimal values upto 2 places.
* Bug - Fix provided for HTML Editor for auction description to accept new line characters.
* Bug - Email Sent via plugin would have sender name as website name.

= 2.0.0 = 
* Plugin now supports Category Addon - If you want category feature then you need to buy category addon.
* Added Countdown timer for auctions.
* Breadcrumb added for dedicated auction.
* Bid Now button added on feed page.
* Lightbox feature to display auction images


= 1.0.5 = 
* HTML editor added for Product description field.
* Bulk delete feature added for Manage Auction.
* Feed page Shortcode Issue resolved: Use your own text below and above shortcode.
* Resolved plugin conflicts: Renamed common variables which causes issues with other loosely coded plugins.
* Bug Resolved pertaining to End Auction when 2 bidders are competing for auction till last minute.


= 1.0.4 = 
* Outbid Email which sends emails to all existing bidders that you have been outbid
* Code to integrate with Shipping Cost Addon. This lets you add shipping cost in auctions.


= 1.0.3 = 
* Decimal Pricing is now possible. 
To make this work: Update your plugin to 1.0.3 & then deactivate & re-activate the plugin. 


= 1.0.2 = 
* Pagination bug resolved


= 1.0.1 =
* New Feature added where only registered users can place bids
* Major CRLF bug resolved


= 1.0.0 =
Alpha Launch