SignalKit — Google News Publisher Banners, Lead Generation & Engagement

SignalKit is the all-in-one Google News publisher engagement plugin for WordPress. Convert casual visitors into loyal subscribers with smart follow banners, preferred source prompts, and lead generation forms that work on any theme. Designed specifically for news publishers, bloggers, and content creators who want to maximize their Google News visibility, SignalKit delivers professional banner templates, intelligent positioning, and zero-configuration mobile optimization. Growth & Lead Generation Tools Google News Follow Banner Convert first-time visitors into permanent Google News subscribers with a prominent, non-intrusive follow prompt. Perfect for publishers approved in the Google News Publisher Center. Preferred Source Banner Boost your Google News ranking signals by encouraging readers to mark your publication as a "Preferred Source." Higher preference = more visibility in Google News feeds. Lead Generation & Email Capture Forms Grow your newsletter with customizable lead capture banners featuring professionally designed templates: Lead Gradient, Glassmorphism, Neon, and Modern Card styles. Collect emails without hurting the user experience. Smart Technology Intelligent Collision Detection Our proprietary layout engine ensures banners never overlap. No more "ad clutter" penalties — each banner finds its optimal position automatically. Advanced Mobile Strategy Control how banners behave on mobile devices:

• Stack — Show all banners sequentially
• Rotate — Randomize banners per page load
• Priority — Show only the most important banner Universal Theme Compatibility SignalKit's smart injection system works with any WordPress theme and all major caching plugins (WP Rocket, LiteSpeed, W3 Total Cache, Cloudflare).

Key Features

• Shortcode Banners — Embed any banner inside post content with 5 size variations: leaderboard (728×90), skyscraper, rectangle (300×250), compact, and full-width.
• Smart Banner Replacement — Automatically repositions overlapping banners.
• Works When Disabled — Shortcode banners display even if global auto-injection is turned off.
• Scroll, Time & Exit-Intent Triggers — Show banners based on user behavior.
• Lightweight & Async — Under 50KB. Loads via mutation observer without blocking page render.
• 5 Designer Templates — Glassmorphism, Lead Gradient, Neon, Modern Card, and Minimal.
• GDPR-Aware — Lead capture forms respect user privacy preferences.

Who Should Use SignalKit?

• Google News Publishers — Increase follow counts and preferred source rates.
• News & Magazine Sites — Capture emails and reduce bounce rates.
• Bloggers — Build newsletter lists with contextual lead generation banners.
• Content Marketers — Add engagement popups and CTAs without developers.

SignalKit vs. Generic Popup Plugins Unlike generic popup builders, SignalKit is built specifically for news publishers and Google News integration. We understand the difference between a random popup and a Google News follow prompt — and we optimize for the latter. Requirements

• A Google News Publisher Center account (for Follow & Preferred Source banners)
• WordPress 5.3 or higher
• PHP 7.2 or higher

Get started in under 2 minutes. Install SignalKit, choose your banner, and start growing your audience today.

Automatic Installation

1. Log in to your WordPress admin panel
2. Navigate to Plugins > Add New
3. Search for "SignalKit"
4. Click "Install Now"
5. Click "Activate"
6. Go to SignalKit menu to configure settings

Manual Installation

1. Upload the signalkit folder to /wp-content/plugins/
2. Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress
3. Navigate to SignalKit settings to configure your banners

2.0.4

• Improved: WordPress 7.0 compatibility testing
• Improved: Readme optimization for Google News and lead generation keywords
• Fixed: Minor collision detection edge case on RTL themes

2.0.3 (2025-06-13)

• FIX: Resolved analytics database locking to consistently use options table API.
• FIX: Corrected plugin header requirement parameters and readme.txt metadata constraints.

2.0.0 (2025-01-20)

• SECURITY: Removed custom update checker for full CodeCanyon/Envato marketplace compliance
• PERFORMANCE: Moved database table creation to activation hook (eliminates runtime database queries)
• SECURITY: All global functions renamed with unique prefixes to prevent namespace conflicts
• PRIVACY: Added explicit privacy disclosure for webhook data transmission feature
• COMPLIANCE: Fully GDPR compliant with functional cookies only (no tracking cookies)
• MAJOR: Complete Shortcode System overhaul for all banner types
• NEW: 5 visual styles for shortcodes (Leaderboard, Skyscraper, Rectangle, Compact, Full)
• NEW: Smart Banner Collision Detection - Automatically prevents banner overlap on desktop
• NEW: Inline Banner Smart Positioning logic for content-embedded banners
• NEW: WordPress Editor Live Preview support for all banner types
• IMPROVED: CodeCanyon marketplace compliance (security, performance, privacy standards)
• IMPROVED: Enhanced namespace safety for multi-plugin WordPress environments
• IMPROVED: Visual aesthetics with compact, efficient layouts
• IMPROVED: Performance optimization for inline CSS rendering
• FIXED: Post content injection logic for shortcode banners

1.2.0 (January 2025)

• NEW: Shortcode system for all 3 banner types with style variations
• NEW: 5 shortcode styles - Leaderboard (728x90), Skyscraper, Rectangle (300x250), Compact, Full
• NEW: Shortcodes work independently of global enable setting
• NEW: Alignment options for shortcodes (left/center/right)
• NEW: Compact inline banner design with reduced whitespace
• NEW: Editor preview - See banners in WordPress Block Editor
• IMPROVED: Visual optimization for inline banners - tighter padding, smaller icons
• IMPROVED: Mobile responsiveness for all shortcode styles
• IMPROVED: Documentation with comprehensive shortcode guide

1.1.0 (January 2025)

• NEW: Intelligent Banner Positioning - Automatically prevents banner overlap on desktop
• NEW: Mobile Banner Strategy - Options to Stack, Rotate, or Prioritize banners on mobile
• NEW: "Lead Gradient" & "Glassmorphism" banner styles
• NEW: Excel/CSV export for lead submissions
• IMPROVED: Universal Loader - Now prevents duplicate notifications on complex themes
• FIXED: Custom Banner close button clickability (z-index hardening)
• FIXED: Accessibility focus management (aria-hidden warnings)
• FIXED: Analytics tracking for Custom Banners (fixed 403/400 errors)
• FIXED: CSV Export data handling

1.0.8 - Initial Release

• Initial public release
• Three banner types: Follow, Preferred Source, Custom Lead Capture
• Full customization controls and analytics
• Security hardened and performance optimized