=== 247ChatMate ===
Contributors: 247chatmate
Tags: whatsapp, lead generation, live chat, contact, enquiries
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.8
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.1.77
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Turn website visitors into structured enquiries and continue the conversation in WhatsApp.

== Description ==

247ChatMate is a lightweight WordPress enquiry and lead-capture plugin for service businesses.

Instead of waiting for a visitor to find and complete a traditional contact form, 247ChatMate presents clear visitor buttons that help people indicate what they need. The enquiry can then be captured and continued through WhatsApp.

The Free version includes a fixed set of visitor buttons and lets you browse and preview the wider business-type catalogue before upgrading.

= Key features =

* Lightweight visitor enquiry widget
* WhatsApp handoff
* Lead capture and lead email notifications
* Fixed Free visitor buttons
* Browse and preview 467 business types across 44 categories
* Searchable, alphabetically organised business-type catalogue
* Keyboard navigation in business-type search
* Mobile-friendly interface
* Designed for WordPress service-business websites
* No website rebuild required

= Free version =

The Free version uses four fixed visitor buttons:

* Get a quote
* Pricing
* Availability
* Something else

You can browse and preview the full business-type catalogue in Free, but business-specific setups require Pro.

= Privacy =

247ChatMate may process information entered by website visitors as part of an enquiry. Site owners are responsible for configuring and using the plugin in accordance with their own privacy obligations and applicable law.

Depending on configuration and features used, the plugin may communicate with external 247ChatMate services to retrieve product data such as the business-type catalogue, licensing information or software updates.

Please review the 247ChatMate privacy information and your own website privacy policy before using the plugin on a live website.

== Installation ==

1. Upload the 247ChatMate plugin ZIP through Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin.
2. Activate 247ChatMate.
3. Open 247ChatMate in the WordPress admin menu.
4. Complete the basic setup.
5. Configure the appropriate contact and WhatsApp details.
6. Save your settings.
7. Preview the widget.
8. Run a test enquiry before using the plugin on a live website.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Do I need to rebuild my website? =

No. 247ChatMate is designed to work as a WordPress plugin on an existing website.

= Does the Free version include business-specific visitor buttons? =

Free users can browse and preview the complete business-type catalogue. Activating business-specific setups requires Pro.

= How many business types are available to browse? =

Version 1.1.77 provides access to a catalogue of 467 business types across 44 categories.

= Can I search for my type of business? =

Yes. The business-type catalogue includes search and alphabetical browsing. Search results also support keyboard navigation using the Up and Down arrow keys, Enter and Escape.

= Does 247ChatMate use WhatsApp? =

Yes. 247ChatMate can hand an enquiry into WhatsApp so the business can continue the conversation using its configured WhatsApp contact details.

= Is 247ChatMate an AI chatbot? =

247ChatMate is primarily a structured enquiry and lead-capture tool. Its purpose is to help visitors indicate what they need and make it easier for a business to continue the conversation.

== Screenshots ==

1. 247ChatMate dashboard and setup interface.
2. Visitor button configuration.
3. Business-type catalogue and search.
4. Website enquiry widget.
5. Enquiry and WhatsApp handoff.

== Changelog ==

= 1.1.77 =

* Added keyboard navigation to business-type search.
* Arrow Up and Arrow Down move through search results.
* Enter previews or selects the highlighted business type where permitted.
* Escape closes search results.
* Improved business-type catalogue browsing.
* Full remote catalogue contains 467 business types across 44 categories.
* Free users can browse and preview the complete catalogue while business-specific activation remains a Pro feature.
* Improved remote catalogue loading and cache handling.
* Production package cleaned to remove development, audit and historical build artefacts.

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.1.77 =

Improves business-type catalogue loading and adds keyboard navigation to catalogue search.