=== Portfolio Showcase by DevTarak ===
Contributors: devtarak  
Tags: portfolio, elementor, showcase, portfolio grid, custom post type  
Requires at least: 5.0  
Tested up to: 6.8  
Requires PHP: 7.2  
Stable tag: 1.0.0  
License: GPLv2 or later  
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html  

A simple and elegant portfolio showcase plugin with Elementor support. Create and manage beautiful portfolio items using a custom post type and display them with Elementor widgets.

== Description ==

**Portfolio Showcase by DevTarak** helps you display portfolio items professionally and beautifully. It registers a custom post type for portfolio entries and provides Elementor widget integration so you can easily add the showcase anywhere on your site.

**Key Features:**

* Custom Post Type for portfolio items  
* Elementor Widget for displaying portfolio  
* Templates for single and archive views  
* Lightweight and clean code  
* SEO-friendly markup  
* Fully responsive design

This plugin is ideal for freelancers, designers, developers, and creative agencies looking to showcase their work.

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin files to the `/wp-content/plugins/portfolio-showcase/` directory, or install it via the WordPress plugins screen.
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.
3. Add portfolio items from the **Portfolio** menu in the dashboard.
4. Use the Elementor widget to display them on any page.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does it require Elementor Pro? =  
No. The plugin works with the free version of Elementor.

= Can I use my own template designs? =  
Yes. You can override the default templates by copying them into your theme.

= Will it slow down my site? =  
Not at all. The plugin is lightweight and optimized for performance.

== Screenshots ==

1. Admin interface for adding portfolio items  
2. Elementor widget in action  
3. Portfolio layout on the frontend  

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
First public release

== Credits ==

Developed by [Tarak Rahman](https://devtarak.github.io/)

== License ==

This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later.  
You are free to modify and redistribute it under the same license.