Speakers Bureau WordPress Plugin v3.3
Features List
A comprehensive WordPress plugin for managing speaker directories with advanced features including privacy controls, HTML email system, display customization, anti-spam protection, and complete customization options.
🌟 What’s New in Version 3.3
📋 Speaker Topics Index Block
Gutenberg Block: “Speaker Topics Index” block for organized topic browsing
Responsive Layout: 1-6 column grid that adapts to screen size
Smart Sorting: Alphabetical or popularity-based topic organization
Search Integration: Each topic links to filtered speaker search results
Configurable Display: Show/hide speaker counts, customize columns
Shortcode Support: [speaker_topics_index] for classic editor users
🔧 Enhanced Content Management
Automatic Topic Extraction: Processes all speaker topics intelligently
Duplicate Handling: Consolidates similar topics with proper formatting
Block Editor Integration: Custom “Speakers Bureau” block category
Topic Analytics: See how many speakers cover each topic area
Previous Updates – Version 3.2
🔧 Bug Fixes & Compatibility
Fixed Pagination: Speaker directory pagination now works correctly with pretty permalinks
PHP 8.x Compatibility: Fixed deprecated warnings for str_starts_with() and strip_tags()
Yoast SEO Support: Added compatibility with Yoast SEO plugin and null title prevention
Search Parameter Handling: Improved my-profile page to handle search parameters correctly
📞 Enhanced Import System
Phone Number Consolidation: All phone types (Home, Office, Cell, Mobile) now map to single phone field
Auto-Import Functionality: Enhanced bulk import with progress tracking and controls
Import Process Fixes: Resolved scan vs preview mismatch in speaker detection
⚡ User Experience Improvements
Auto-Publish Option: Optional auto-publishing for speaker profiles when required fields are completed
Pagination Styling: Improved pagination navigation with proper button styling
Admin Search: Preserved admin speaker search functionality while fixing core warnings
Previous Updates – Version 3.1
🔒 Privacy Controls
Field-Level Privacy: Users can mark email and phone fields as private
Smart Display Logic: Private fields hidden from public profiles automatically
Registration & Edit Forms: Privacy checkboxes with clear explanations
Seamless Integration: Works across all templates and email notifications
📧 Enhanced Email System
HTML Email Templates: Rich text editing with WordPress editor
Profile Update Notifications: Complete speaker listing in emails
New Shortcodes: {speaker_listing}, {my_profile_url} for better emails
Auto-BCC Admin: All user emails automatically copy site administrator
Smart Email Settings: Checkbox control for update notifications
🎨 Display Customization
New Display Settings Tab: Complete control over directory appearance
Grid Layout Options: 1-6 columns with responsive design
Card Customization: Choose fields, styling, shadows, and colors
Image Styles: Square, circle, or rounded speaker photos
Content Control: Word limits, excerpts, and field selection
🛡️ Anti-Spam Protection
Smart CAPTCHA: Math-based verification for non-logged users
Bot Prevention: Effective spam blocking without external services
User-Friendly Design: Attractive interface with clear instructions
Skip for Authenticated: No CAPTCHA for logged-in users
🌟 What’s New in Version 3.0
🔐 Two-Step Registration System
Simplified Initial Form: New users provide only name and email for verification
Secure Email Verification: Non-logged users verify email before completing registration
Automatic Login: Users are logged in automatically after verification
Profile Completion: Redirected to complete full profile after authentication
Password Setup: Users create their own secure passwords after verification
UUID Token System: 24-hour expiration with automatic cleanup
Admin Override: Logged-in users and admins use immediate registration
📥 Configuration Export/Import
Backup Settings: Export form fields, profile layouts, and email templates
Site Migration: Transfer configurations between installations
Merge or Replace: Choose how to handle existing settings
Version Tracking: Export includes metadata for compatibility
🖼️ Enhanced Image Features
Lightbox Display: Click images to view full-size versions
Responsive Images: Automatically constrained to column widths
Upload Management: Secure frontend image upload with validation
🎯 Core Features
📋 Speaker Management
Custom Post Type: Dedicated speaker profiles with rich metadata
Profile Status: Draft/Published workflow with status indicators
User Roles: Automatic ‘speaker’ role creation and management
Topics Index: Organized browsing of all speaker expertise areas
Access Control: Speakers can only edit their own profiles
🔍 Advanced Search & Filtering
Smart Search: Keyword search across all searchable custom fields
Geo-Location: Find speakers within radius of ZIP code/postal code
Distance Sorting: “Nearest” sorting option with coordinate caching
Global Support: Works with international addresses and postal codes
📝 Dynamic Form Builder
Drag & Drop Interface: Reorder fields with visual controls
20+ Field Types: Text, email, phone, URL, textarea, select, checkbox, image
Smart Validation: Built-in validation for email, phone, URL fields
Privacy Controls: Field-level privacy settings for sensitive data
Section Organization: Group fields into logical profile sections
Search Integration: Mark fields as searchable for directory filtering
🎨 Profile Layout Customization
8 Configurable Sections: Customize titles, headings, and visibility
Responsive Grid: CSS Grid layout adapts to all screen sizes
Heading Hierarchy: Choose H1-H6 tags for proper SEO structure
Hide/Show Sections: Control which sections appear on profiles
📧 Advanced Email System
HTML Email Templates: Rich text editing with WordPress visual editor
Profile Update Notifications: Automatic emails with complete speaker data
Enhanced Shortcodes: {speaker_listing}, {my_profile_url}, and more
Smart Email Controls: User-controlled notification preferences
Auto-BCC Admin: Automatic admin copies of all user emails
Test Email Function: Send test emails to verify template formatting
Multi-Language Ready: All text strings are translation-ready
🔑 Authentication & Security
Frontend Login: Beautiful, responsive login/logout experience
Anti-Spam Protection: CAPTCHA verification for registration forms
Privacy Controls: Field-level privacy for sensitive information
Password Reset: Integrated password reset on same page
Auto-Redirect: Automatic login redirect to intended pages
Role Restrictions: Speakers can’t access wp-admin
Nonce Protection: All forms secured with WordPress nonces
🛠️ Technical Features
🌐 Pages & Shortcodes
Auto-Generated Pages: /account-login/, /my-profile/, /register-speaker/
Template System: Customizable through theme overrides
Shortcode Support: [speaker_list], [speaker_topics_index], [sb_login], [sb_speaker_edit], [sb_speaker_register]
📋 Topics Index Block & Shortcode
Gutenberg Block: “Speaker Topics Index” in block editor
Responsive Grid: 1-6 column layout adapting to screen size
Smart Topic Processing: Automatic extraction and consolidation
Search Integration: Each topic links to filtered speaker results
Configurable Options: Show/hide counts, alphabetical/popularity sorting
Shortcode Parameters: [speaker_topics_index columns=”4″ show_counts=”yes” sort=”alphabetical”]
📊 Admin Interface
Settings Dashboard: Comprehensive admin panel with tabbed interface
Form Builder: Visual form designer with live preview
Email Templates: Rich text editor for email customization
Profile Layout: Section-by-section layout configuration
Display Settings: Complete visual customization controls
Export/Import: Backup and restore configurations
🎨 Display Customization
Visual Settings Tab: Complete control over directory appearance
Grid Layout Control: 1-6 columns with responsive breakpoints
Card Styling Options: Multiple styles (default, compact, detailed)
Image Shape Control: Square, circle, or rounded speaker photos
Content Management: Field selection, word limits, and excerpts
Color & Shadow Control: Primary colors and drop shadow effects
Mobile Responsive: Automatic layout adjustments for all devices
🗃️ Database & Performance
Efficient Queries: Optimized database queries with proper indexing
Geocoding Cache: Coordinates cached to reduce API calls
Asset Management: CSS/JS only loaded when needed
Image Optimization: Proper WordPress media handling
🌍 Geocoding & Location
OpenStreetMap Integration: Free, reliable geocoding service
Coordinate Storage: Latitude/longitude stored for fast distance calculations
Bulk Rebuild: Admin tool to rebuild all speaker coordinates
Fallback Handling: Graceful degradation when geocoding unavailable
📋 Default Configuration
Form Fields (20 fields included):
Profile Section: – Profile Image, Headline, Organization – City, State, Zip Code, Country – Available for Online, Edit Profile Link
Overview Section: – Topics, Bio, Email, Phone, Website, Cell Phone – Topic Image, Presentation Summary
More Information Section: – Facebook URL, X/Twitter URL, YouTube URL
Profile Layout:
Section 1: Profile (Personal info and location)
Section 2: Overview (Bio, topics, contact details)
Section 3: Topics (Available for expansion)
Section 4: Background (Available for expansion)
Section 7: More Information (Social media links)
🔧 Installation & Setup
Upload Plugin: Extract to /wp-content/plugins/speakers-bureau/
Activate: Enable through WordPress admin
Configure Settings: Visit Settings → Speakers Bureau
Customize Forms: Use Form Builder to adjust fields
Test Registration: Try the registration process
Import/Export: Use provided configurations or create your own
💡 Usage Examples
For Site Administrators:
Create speaker profiles for existing speakers
Customize registration forms for specific needs
Manage speaker approval workflow
Export configurations for backup/migration
For Speakers:
Register through secure two-step process
Upload profile and topic images
Update contact information and bio
View public profile and edit link
For Site Visitors:
Search speakers by keyword and location
View detailed speaker profiles with images
Contact speakers through provided information
Use responsive interface on any device
🆘 Support & Documentation
Installation Guide: See INSTALLATION.md
Speaker Tutorial: See SPEAKER-WALKTHROUGH.md
Admin Documentation: Available in Settings → Docs tab
Template Customization: Override templates in theme folder
📈 Version History
v3.3.0 (Latest)
✅ Added Speaker Topics Index Gutenberg block for organized topic browsing
✅ Created [speaker_topics_index] shortcode with customizable display options
✅ Enhanced topic extraction and processing from speaker profiles
✅ Added responsive grid layout with search integration
✅ Improved block editor integration with custom category
v3.2.0
✅ Fixed pagination functionality in speaker directory
✅ Enhanced phone number consolidation in import process
✅ Added auto-publish option for completed speaker profiles
✅ Fixed PHP 8.x deprecated warnings compatibility
✅ Added Yoast SEO compatibility and null title prevention
✅ Improved search parameter handling on profile pages
✅ Enhanced auto-import functionality with progress tracking
v3.1.0
✅ Privacy controls for email and phone fields
✅ HTML email system with rich text editing
✅ Profile update email notifications
✅ Display settings tab for complete customization
✅ CAPTCHA anti-spam protection
✅ Enhanced import system improvements
✅ Improved user experience and styling
v3.0.0
✅ Two-step email verification registration
✅ Configuration export/import system
✅ Image lightbox functionality
✅ Enhanced email templates with login handling
✅ Improved authentication flow
✅ Production-ready default configuration
v2.6.1
✅ Form builder stability improvements
✅ Search functionality enhancements
✅ Image upload system overhaul
✅ Geographic search capabilities
🔒 Security Features
Input Sanitization: All user input properly sanitized
SQL Injection Protection: Prepared statements throughout
XSS Prevention: Output escaping on all displayed data
File Upload Security: Restricted file types and validation
Access Controls: Proper capability checks for all admin functions
CSRF Protection: Nonces on all forms and actions
🎨 Customization
The plugin is built for customization: – Template Overrides: Copy templates to your theme – CSS Customization: Enqueue custom styles – Hook System: Extensive action and filter hooks – Translation Ready: All strings use WordPress i18n functions
Speakers Bureau v3.0 – Professional speaker directory management for WordPress.