=== Olark for WP ===
Contributors: burningpony
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Tags: olark, hab.la, habla, live chat, chat, help, support, widget, admin, administration, control, custom, edit, interface, panel, plugin, profile, wordpress
Requires at least: 3.0
Tested up to: 4.5.1
Stable tag: 2.5.2

A plugin that allows website authors to easily place a [Olark](http://special.olark.com/cDBMP/) live help widget on their WordPress website.

== Description ==

Olark for WP makes it easy for WordPress authors to offer live help/chat on their sites. Or even just a one-on-one chat mechanism. Simply drop in the plugin, enter your Olark account ID, and start chatting with your site visitors through your favorite IM client. No complicated settings, one file to drop in, and best of all it's FREE!

To learn more about Olark and how it works visit (the official Olark website)[http://special.olark.com/cDBMP].

**Get more support at [the official Olark for WordPress page](http://burningpony.com/blog/index.php/2011/05/olark-wordpress-better-together/).**

== Installation ==

1. Extract all files from the ZIP archive, making sure to keep the file structure intact.
2. Upload the `olark-for-wp` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory.
3. Activate the plugin through the `Plugins` menu in WordPress.
4. Go to the `Olark for WP` menu which is located under the `Settings` menu in the admin interface.
5. Enter your Olark account ID and then go to the frontend of your website to see your new chat widget in action!

**See Also:** ["Installing Plugins" article on the WP Codex](http://codex.wordpress.org/Managing_Plugins#Installing_Plugins)

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Is Olark really that awesome? =

Yes.

= I get "____" error =

Please report any errors you get to me. You can either [post here](http://burningpony.com/blog/index.php/2011/05/olark-wordpress-better-together/) or [contact me directly](http://www.burningpony.com/).

= What if I have questions that are not covered here? =

The best way to get in contact with me is [though my website](http://www.burningpony.com/). Please contact me any time if you have questions, comments, etc. Also, you can leave a comment on [the official Olark for WordPress page](http://burningpony.com/blog/index.php/2011/05/olark-wordpress-better-together).
== Upgrade Notice ==
= Only Wordpress 3.1.2 and Above have been tested. =
== Screenshots ==

1. The Olark for WordPress backend interface

== Changelog ==

04.28.09 - v1.0 - The first version

08.28.09 - v2.0 - Updated the plugin to reflect the brand change from Hab.la to Olark

06.03.11 - v2.1 - Forked From Olark for Wordpress/ Upgraded to New Olark Async Code, Added Callout Widget

06.04.11 - v2.2 - Major Rewrite Moving to More Modern Plugin Codex/API

06.05.11 - v2.3 - Added Olark API for logged in Users

06.05.11 - v2.3.1 - Fixed the read-me

06.07.11 - v2.3.2-3 - Fixing Typos

06.07.11 - v2.4 - Add in Plugin Sign up

06.08.11 - v2.4.1 - Bug Fix on Signup (Sessions Will Now persist between page loads)

09.1.11 - v2.4.2 - Removed iFrame at request of Olark

05.09.13 - v2.5 Updating Olark Includes, Removing Deprecated Code, Removing referral Links.   This project is now dead.

04.26.16 - v2.5.2 Bug Fixes
== Known Issues ==

* FireFox May Have Issues with the Olark Control Panel