Custom Post Plugin

Description

The 2F Capital WordPress plugin is designed to provide a portal for authors to write, manage, and track their articles. It includes a dashboard for the editor-in-chief to manage, review, and approve articles. This plugin supports custom notifications via Slack, Telegram, and WordPress notifications. It also includes role-based access control for Admin, Editor, and Author, and a responsive dashboard with charts and cards.

Features

• Author Portal: Allows authors to write, track, and manage their articles.
• Editor Dashboard: Editors can review, approve, and manage articles submitted by authors.
• Admin Dashboard: Admins have full control over all articles, users, and settings.
• Custom Notifications: Notifications can be sent via Slack, Telegram, and Email when articles are submitted, reviewed, or published.
• Role-Based Access Control: Different roles (Admin, Editor, and Author) have different access levels and permissions.
• Dashboard Cards and Charts: The dashboards are equipped with cards for quick insights and charts for visual data representation.

Installation

1. Download the Plugin:

   • Download the plugin ZIP file from the GitHub repository. =>https://github.com/muluken638/WordPress-Plugin-Development.git

2. Install the Plugin:

   • Go to your WordPress Admin Dashboard.
   • Navigate to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin.
   • Click Choose File and select the ZIP file you downloaded.
   • Click Install Now.

3. Activate the Plugin:

   • After installation, click Activate to enable the plugin on your WordPress site.

4. Configure Plugin Settings:

   • Go to Settings → 2F Capital Plugin to configure the plugin settings.

Notification Configuration

Email Notifications

The plugin sends email notifications when articles are published or when comments are added to an article.

1. Admin Email: Ensure that your WordPress site is set up to send emails. Go to Settings → General to set up the site's email address.
2. Article Publish Email: Authors will receive an email when their article is published. The subject line will be “Your Article Has Been Published” and will include the article title.
3. New Comment Email: Authors will receive an email notification when an editor leaves a comment on their article.

Telegram Notifications

To send Telegram notifications to authors, the plugin requires the author's Telegram Chat ID.

1. Get the Chat ID:

   • The author must provide their Telegram Chat ID to receive notifications.
   • The Chat ID can be entered in the user profile page in the WordPress Admin Panel.

2. Configure Telegram Token:

   • In the plugin settings page, enter the Telegram Bot Token (obtained from BotFather in Telegram).

3. Telegram Notification:

   • Once configured, Telegram notifications will be sent when an article is published or when an editor adds a comment.

Slack Notifications

To send notifications via Slack, the plugin needs a Slack Webhook URL.

1. Get the Webhook URL:

   • Go to your Slack workspace and create an incoming webhook URL through the Slack API or Slack App settings.

2. Configure Slack:

   • In the plugin settings page, enter the Slack Webhook URL.

3. Slack Notification:

   • Slack notifications will be sent to the specified channel when an article is published or when a comment is added by an editor.

User Roles and Permissions

Admin Role

• Access: Full access to all features of the plugin.
• Permissions:
  • Can manage all articles and users.
  • Can approve or disapprove articles.
  • Can configure the plugin settings and notifications.
  • Can view all data in the dashboard, including charts and analytics.

Editor Role

• Access: Can manage and review articles submitted by authors.
• Permissions:
  • Can edit, approve, and reject articles.
  • Can add comments to articles for authors.
  • Can view their dashboard with cards and charts but only for the articles they manage.

Author Role

• Access: Can write, track, and manage their own articles.
• Permissions:
  • Can submit articles for review and track the status.
  • Can view their own dashboard with insights on their submitted articles.
  • Can receive email, Telegram, and Slack notifications for their articles.

Dashboard Overview

The dashboard is designed for each user role to provide relevant data. The following features are included:

• Cards: Display quick metrics like the number of articles submitted, approved, and pending approval.
• Charts: Provide visual data representation, such as the number of articles per status (pending, published, rejected), and other metrics specific to the user's role.
• Role-Specific Data: Admins have access to global data, Editors can see their assigned articles, and Authors can view their own submitted articles and track the approval process.

Admin Dashboard

• Statistics: Overview of all articles, including counts of pending, published, and rejected articles.
• Activity Charts: Visual representations of article statuses over time, such as pending approvals, published articles, etc.

Editor Dashboard

• Article Review: Editors can see the list of articles that need to be reviewed, along with their current status.
• Comment Section: Editors can leave comments for authors regarding their articles.

Author Dashboard

• Article Management: Authors can see a list of their articles and track the status (pending, approved, rejected).
• Notifications: Authors receive notifications via email, Telegram, and Slack about changes to their article.

Troubleshooting

• Email Not Sending: Ensure your WordPress site is configured to send emails. You can use SMTP plugins if emails are not being sent by default.
• Telegram Notifications Not Working: Ensure the correct Telegram Bot Token and Chat ID are entered in the plugin settings.
• Slack Notifications Not Sending: Double-check the Slack Webhook URL in the settings.