Speakers Bureau WordPress Plugin v3.4

Features List

🌟 What’s New in Version 3.4.9
🔐 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_map], [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"]

🗺️ Interactive Speaker Map
LeafletJS Mapping: Interactive maps powered by OpenStreetMap
Rich Popups: Profile photo, name, headline, organization, and topics
Smart Markers: Automatic offset for speakers at same location
Auto-Centering: Map automatically centers to show all speakers
Customizable Display: Configure height, width, zoom level, and center point
Shortcode Parameters: [speaker_map height="600px" width="100%" zoom="4"]
Touch-Friendly: Responsive design for mobile and tablet devices

📊 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 with country filtering
Country-Aware Geocoding: Uses country field or default country setting for accuracy
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
Multi-Country Support: Handles international addresses with proper country codes

📋 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
v3.4.8 (Latest)
✅ Fixed mobile responsiveness – content no longer overflows screen width
✅ Added responsive styles for details grid, images, and text wrapping
✅ Contact button now displays on two lines to accommodate longer speaker names
✅ Improved mobile layout with reduced padding and stacked details grid

v3.4.6
✅ Added privacy-aware contact form with “Send Message” button
✅ Modal contact form with CAPTCHA protection
✅ Email delivery to speakers with admin BCC notifications
✅ Customizable email templates with template variables

v3.4.0
✅ Added LeafletJS interactive map integration for displaying speaker locations
✅ Created [speaker_map] shortcode with customizable display options
✅ Rich map popups with profile photo, headline, organization, and topics
✅ Smart marker positioning for multiple speakers at same location
✅ Automatic geocoding integration with existing location data
✅ Responsive map design with mobile-friendly touch controls

v3.3.0
✅ 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
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Speakers Bureau v3.4.8 – Professional speaker directory management for WordPress with interactive mapping, privacy-aware contact forms, and mobile-responsive design.