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Simple Client Portfolio

A lightweight WordPress plugin that adds a "Clients" CPT and a full suite of Elementor widgets to display them. Performance-focused and zero-dependency.

by Ahmadreza · github.com/ahmadreza-yousefian/simple-client-portfolio · website

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This is the repository archive. It installs, but the folder name will carry the branch suffix and updates will not flow.

Install straight from GitHub with WP-CLI:

wp plugin install https://github.com/ahmadreza-yousefian/simple-client-portfolio/archive/refs/heads/main.zip
No built-in updater. New versions won't appear under Dashboard → Updates. Install new releases yourself, or let Git Updater track the repository.
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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