Farmers Bounty Plugin v6.6.0 – Release Notes
Farmers Bounty Plugin v6.6.0 – Release Notes
Release Date: February 16, 2026
File: farmers-bounty-plugin-v6.6.0.zip
Size: 1.0 MB
[fb_homepage]
[fb_homepage cta_url="/your-signup-page/"]
π§ Technical Improvements
SEO Enhancements (from v6.6.0 initial release)
SEO Manager (class-seo.php):
- Dynamic
tags for all pages - Meta descriptions, keywords, and robots tags
- Canonical URLs with
?fb_section=support - Open Graph tags for social sharing
- Twitter Card meta tags
- JSON-LD structured data with 10+ schema types
XML Sitemap (class-sitemap.php):
- Standalone
/fb-sitemap.xmlendpoint - WordPress native sitemap integration
- 46 portal sections indexed
- Intelligent priority tiers
- XSL stylesheet for human-readable view
Inline Schema.org Microdata:
- All shortcodes enhanced with structured data
- ARIA attributes for accessibility
- Lazy loading on images
π¦ Installation
Fresh Install
- In WordPress Admin: Plugins β Add New β Upload Plugin
- Choose
farmers-bounty-plugin-v6.6.0.zip - Click Install Now
- Click Activate Plugin
Upgrade from Previous Version
Option A: Via WordPress Admin
- Plugins β Installed Plugins
- Find “Farmers Bounty”
- Click Deactivate
- Click Delete
- Plugins β Add New β Upload Plugin
- Upload
farmers-bounty-plugin-v6.6.0.zip - Click Activate
Option B: Via FTP/SFTP
- Backup your current plugin folder
- Delete
/wp-content/plugins/farmers-bounty-plugin/ - Upload the new plugin folder from the zip
- Reactivate in WordPress Admin
Note: Your data is stored in the database, so upgrading won’t lose any gardens, plants, or settings.
π Quick Start: Using the Homepage Shortcode
Step 1: Create a Page
- Pages β Add New
- Title: “Home” (or any name)
- Switch to “Code Editor” or “Text” view
Step 2: Add Shortcode
Paste this:
[fb_homepage]
Step 3: Publish
Click Publish and view your new homepage!
Step 4: (Optional) Set as Site Homepage
- Settings β Reading
- Select “A static page”
- Choose your new page as Homepage
- Save
π¨ Customization
Change CTA URL
[fb_homepage cta_url="/custom-page/"]
Change Colors
Edit: farmers-bounty-plugin/assets/css/homepage.css
Search/replace:
#2d5a27β Your dark green#4a8c3fβ Your light green
Change Content
Edit: farmers-bounty-plugin/includes/class-homepage-shortcode.php
Modify the arrays:
$benefits(line ~90)$features(line ~130)$personas(line ~170)
π Files Added/Modified
New Files
includes/class-homepage-shortcode.php– Homepage shortcode handlerassets/css/homepage.css– Isolated homepage stylesHOMEPAGE-SHORTCODE.md– Full documentation
Modified Files
farmers-bounty.php– Registered homepage shortcodeCHANGELOG.md– Updated with v6.6.0 changes
π What’s Inside the Zip
farmers-bounty-plugin-v6.6.0.zip
βββ farmers-bounty-plugin/
βββ farmers-bounty.php (main plugin file)
βββ CHANGELOG.md (version history)
βββ HOMEPAGE-SHORTCODE.md (new)
βββ readme.txt
βββ includes/
β βββ class-homepage-shortcode.php (new)
β βββ class-seo.php
β βββ class-sitemap.php
β βββ class-shortcodes.php
β βββ class-chatbot-shortcode.php
β βββ class-frontend-portal.php
β βββ ... (all other classes)
βββ assets/
β βββ css/
β β βββ homepage.css (new)
β β βββ chatbot.css
β β βββ frontend.css
β β βββ ...
β βββ js/ (all JavaScript files)
β βββ images/ (plugin images)
β βββ sitemap-style.xsl
βββ admin/ (admin interface)
βββ ... (all other plugin files)
βοΈ Requirements
- WordPress: 5.0 or higher
- PHP: 7.4 or higher
- MySQL: 5.6 or higher
π Bug Fixes
- Fixed XML sitemap date formatting (UTC compliance)
- Fixed sitemap
noindexdirectives (now properly set toindex, follow) - Improved URL escaping in XML output
π Security
- All user inputs properly sanitized
- Output properly escaped
- Nonces used for all forms
- Follows WordPress security best practices
π Performance
- Homepage CSS: ~12KB (minified)
- Conditional loading (only when shortcode present)
- No JavaScript dependencies for homepage
- Lazy loading on images
π Browser Compatibility
Tested and verified on:
- Chrome 90+
- Firefox 88+
- Safari 14+
- Edge 90+
- Mobile browsers (iOS Safari, Chrome Mobile)
π± Mobile Support
The homepage shortcode is fully responsive:
- Tablet (β€768px): Optimized grid layouts
- Mobile (β€480px): Single-column, touch-friendly
π‘ Tips
- Clear Cache: After uploading, clear browser and WordPress cache
- Refresh Permalinks: Go to Settings β Permalinks β Save Changes
- Test Mobile: Always test on actual mobile devices
- Backup First: Always backup before upgrading plugins
π Documentation
- Quick Start:
IMPLEMENTATION-GUIDE.md(in project root) - Homepage Docs:
HOMEPAGE-SHORTCODE.md(in plugin folder) - Technical Details:
HOMEPAGE-IMPLEMENTATION-SUMMARY.md(in project root) - Changelog:
CHANGELOG.md(in plugin folder)
π Troubleshooting
Shortcode shows as text
- Make sure plugin is activated
- Refresh permalinks (Settings β Permalinks β Save)
Styles not applying
- Clear browser cache
- Clear WordPress cache
- Verify
assets/css/homepage.cssexists
Theme interference
- The homepage uses
all: initialreset (should prevent all conflicts) - If issues persist, check browser DevTools for conflicting styles
π Support
For issues or questions:
- Check the documentation files listed above
- Review the troubleshooting section
- Inspect with browser DevTools (F12)
π― What’s Next
Future enhancements planned:
- Additional homepage layouts
- Color scheme presets
- More persona options
- Visual customizer
β Upgrade Checklist
Before upgrading:
- [ ] Backup your database
- [ ] Backup current plugin files
- [ ] Note your current settings
- [ ] Test on staging site (if available)
After upgrading:
- [ ] Verify plugin activated
- [ ] Check existing gardens and plants
- [ ] Test homepage shortcode
- [ ] Clear all caches
- [ ] Test on mobile
Version: 6.6.0
Released: February 16, 2026
Maintainer: IT Influentials
License: GPL v2 or later
π Ready to Use!
Your new homepage shortcode is ready to create beautiful, theme-independent marketing pages for Farmers Bounty!
Start with: [fb_homepage]
