=== Uplink7 Skeleton Loader ===
Contributors: uplink7
Tags: skeleton loader, shimmer effect, page loader, ux, performance, loading screen
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.4
Stable tag: 1.0
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Professional shimmer skeleton screens for your WordPress site. Improve perceived performance and keep users engaged while your content loads.

== Description ==

Uplink7 Skeleton Loader is a high-performance, lightweight plugin designed to replace boring loading spinners or blank white pages with elegant, animated shimmer skeletons.

By showing a structural preview of your content before it fully loads, you reduce the bounce rate and provide a much smoother user experience (UX) that feels faster.

= Key Features: =

4 Professional Layouts: Choose between Classic (Blog), Ecommerce (Grid), Minimal (Text), or Hero (Image) styles.

Smart Interaction Detection: The loader automatically disappears as soon as a user starts scrolling or clicking.

Custom Branding: Upload your own logo to appear centered during the loading process with a subtle pulse animation.

Auto Dark Mode: Detects the visitor's system settings and adapts the colors automatically.

Exit Animations: Choose between a smooth Fade Out or a professional Slide Up (Curtain) effect.

Admin Bypass: Option to hide the loader for logged-in administrators to ensure a fast workflow.

= Pro Features: =

Post Type Exclusions: Disable the loader for specific content types (e.g., only show on Products, hide on Portfolio).

Page-Specific Exclusions: Hand-pick individual pages where the loader should never appear (perfect for Landing Pages or Checkouts).

Premium Support: Faster response times and technical assistance.

== Installation ==

Upload the uplink7-skeleton-loader folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.

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

Navigate to 'Settings > Uplink7 Loader' to configure your design.

(Optional) Connect with Freemius to unlock Pro features.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does it affect my SEO? =
No. The loader is a visual overlay that disappears once the page is ready. It does not hide content from search engines.

= Can I change the colors? =
Yes! You can fully customize the background color and the shimmer (bar) color to match your brand identity.

== Screenshots ==

The main settings dashboard with layout selection.

Example of the Ecommerce Grid skeleton layout.

The "Exclude Pages" selection tool (Pro feature).

== Changelog ==


= 1.0 =

Initial release with basic shimmer effects.