Simple Client Portfolio for Elementor

A lightweight, performance-focused WordPress plugin that registers a "Clients" Custom Post Type and provides a full set of user-friendly Elementor widgets to display the client data in any way you imagine.

The Philosophy: Performance & Simplicity

In many cases, a simple functionality like a client portfolio does not require a heavy, multi-purpose plugin like Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) or Toolset. Such plugins, while powerful, can add unnecessary overhead and database queries.

This plugin was built with a "less is more" approach. It uses only native WordPress APIs to create a lean, fast, and secure solution. It then extends this functionality directly into the Elementor editor, providing a seamless and intuitive experience for site builders without sacrificing performance.

🌟 Key Features

Backend (The Engine):

• Custom Post Type: Creates a clean "Clients" CPT in your WordPress admin menu.
• Custom Taxonomy: Adds a filterable "Industries" taxonomy to categorize your clients.
• Custom Meta Field: Includes a simple field to add each client's website URL.
• Optimized Admin Experience: Displays the client's logo directly in the admin list for quick visual reference.
• Zero Dependencies: Built entirely with native WordPress functions. No third-party plugins are required for the core functionality.

Frontend (Elementor Integration):

A complete set of widgets, designed to work perfectly with Elementor's Single Templates and Loop Grids.

• Simple Clients Grid: A quick, standalone widget to display a basic grid of client logos anywhere on your site.
• Client Title (Single/Loop): Displays the client's name. Fully styleable.
• Client Logo (Single/Loop): Displays the client's logo, with options for linking and image size.
• Client Data (Single/Loop): A flexible widget to display other data, such as the website URL or the associated industries.

🚀 How to Use

1. Install & Activate: Install and activate the plugin like any other.
2. Add Your Clients: Navigate to the new "Clients" menu in your admin dashboard and add your clients, assigning them a logo (as a Featured Image), a website URL, and industries.
3. Design with Elementor:
   • For Archive Pages: Create a new "Loop Item" template in Elementor's Theme Builder. Inside this template, use the Client Title, Client Logo, and Client Data widgets to design how a single client in a list should look. Then, on your main archive page, use Elementor's Loop Grid widget and set its source to your new template.
   • For Single Pages: Create a new "Single" template for "Clients" in the Theme Builder. Use the Client Title, Client Logo, and Client Data widgets to build the detailed page for a single client.

🛠️ Technologies Used

• WordPress Plugin API (register_post_type, register_taxonomy, add_meta_box)
• Elementor Widget API
• PHP 7.4+
• WP_Query