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GovernDocs is a document management plugin for WordPress. For organisations, governments, municipalities & local councils that need document governance and a clearer way to manage & publish important records. Dedicated content types for policies, meeting documents, ordinances, resolutions and reports. These documents are stored in a structured way with dedicated fields for files, dates, versions, status information and other governance-related details. You can then display each document on your website using shortcodes. GovernDocs is suitable for councils, governments, associations, clubs, schools, law firms, committees, non-profits and other organisations that need a simple way to manage official documents in WordPress. Upgrade to the PRO version to get full audit logs, custom statuses, extra styling of documents on the frontend, add additional files and add external links to documents. GovernDocs PRO also adds shortcode access controls so you can hide a document from selected roles and show an alternative call to action instead. GovernDocs Document Library Features Dedicated content types for Policy, Meeting, Ordinance, Resolution and Report Structured fields for governance related content Attach files to records Publish documents as web content, file downloads or both Publish as PDF downloads, Word doc downloads Display items using shortcodes Show document metadata such as type, extension, size, dates, version and status Store previous versions for policies Clean admin editing experience for document-based content GovernDocs helps separate governance content from normal website content so your official records are easier to manage and easier for visitors to find. Policy Features Use Policies for official policy documents that are displayed on the front end of your website, or you can keep them as internal policies only. Users can download your PDF policy or other formats, or you can display the policy directly within any page or post type with a shortcode. Each Policy has fields to include: Version Policy ID Status Policy Owner Responsible Role Approving Authority Downloadable file Effective Date Approval Date Next Review Date Last Review Date Department Plus other fields relating to governance, compliance and records. Meeting Features Use Meetings for meeting-related entries such as agenda and minutes. These can be published as web content, downloadable files or both. Each Meeting has fields to include: Meeting Date Meeting ID Status Chair Minute Taker Location Description Agenda File Agenda Publish Date Agenda Notes Minutes File Minutes Publish Date Minutes Notes Department Report Features Use Reports for annual reports, financial reports, strategic reports, operational reports and other formal publications. Each Report has fields to include: Image cover for the report Report Type Report ID Status Author Published Date Report Date Description Department Shortcode support GovernDocs includes shortcode output so you can place document records into pages, posts, templates or any area that accepts shortcodes. Examples of the shortcodes: [governdocs type="policy" id="123"] [governdocs type="meeting" id="123"] [governdocs type="report" id="123"] [governdocs type="ordinance" id="123"] [governdocs type="resolution" id="123"] Show a list of all items (by type, year or month): [governdocs_all type="meeting" year="2026" month="9"] [governdocs type="policy" id="123" show_icon="1" button="1" display="card" desc_location="below_title" class="custom-policy-card" fields="ext,size,type,status,version,effective_date,approval_date,review_date,last_reviewed_date,owner,approving_authority,policy_id" ] The order of fields follows the fields list, so you usually do not need a separate order attribute. Use show_status="0" to hide the colored status badge, or show_status="1" to force it on. A boolean-like status="0" or status="1" also works as a compatibility alias. GovernDocs PRO can also restrict shortcode output for selected roles: [governdocs type="policy" id="123" blocked_roles="subscriber,customer" blocked_button_text="Request Access" blocked_button_url="https://example.com/request-access" blocked_button_new_tab="1" blocked_button_class="button button-primary" blocked_description="This document is not available for your account type."] You can also use guest, logged_out, or not_logged_in inside blocked_roles to show the fallback output to visitors who are not signed in. If you want to invert the logic, use allowed_roles instead. When allowed_roles is set, only those roles will see the document and everyone else will see the fallback output. Who it is for GovernDocs is built for websites that need more structure than a normal blog or page setup, especially where documents need to be maintained over time. Examples include: Local government and council websites Associations and member organisations Sporting clubs and community groups Schools and education providers Compliance-focused business websites Boards and committees

Boost your website with feature-rich tables that your visitors will love! TablePress is the most popular and highest-rated WordPress table plugin. Easily create, edit, and manage beautiful and modern data tables, from simple price lists to searchable directories, product and model tables, inventories, schedules, and research datasets. Add live sorting, pagination, searching, and other interactive features that help visitors find what they’re looking for on any device. Use any type of data and enrich your tables with images, links, and even math formulas. Import and export tables from/to Excel, CSV, HTML, and JSON files or URLs, including spreadsheet data from Google Sheets, Excel Online, and files stored on Dropbox or OneDrive. Embed tables into posts, pages, or other site areas using the block editor, an Elementor widget, or Shortcodes. All with no coding knowledge needed! Even more great features for you and your site’s visitors and priority email support are available with a Premium license plan of TablePress. Go check them out! Common use cases TablePress will handle a wide range of tables, from simple price lists to searchable directories and large datasets. Popular examples include: Product and model tables Service and price lists Directories and listings Schedules and timetables Participant and member lists Inventories and collections Comparison tables Research and statistical data Accessible and SEO-friendly tables TablePress creates accessible HTML tables whose content can be searched by visitors, WordPress search, and search engines alike. Interactive features like sorting, filtering, and pagination include accessibility enhancements for screen readers and other assistive technologies. This makes it easy for visitors to find relevant information, whether they are browsing a large directory, searching a product table, or using your site’s search function. More information Visit tablepress.org for more information, take a look at example tables, or try TablePress on a free test site. For latest news, follow @TablePress on Twitter/X or subscribe to the TablePress Newsletter. How to use TablePress After installing the plugin, you can create and manage tables on the “TablePress” screen in the WordPress Dashboard. To insert a table into a post or page, add a “TablePress table” block in the block editor or a widget in the Elementor page builder and select the desired table or use Shortcodes with other page builders. Beginner-friendly step-by-step tutorials, guides, and how-tos show how to achieve common and popular tasks with TablePress. You can find examples for common styling changes via “Custom CSS” code on the TablePress FAQ page. You may also add features like sorting, pagination, searching, filtering, alternating row colors, row highlighting, and more by enabling the corresponding options on a table’s “Edit” screen. Premium features Need additional functionality for larger tables or advanced use cases? Premium license plans for TablePress add features such as: Options for responsive tables Advanced filtering and search Fixed table headers and columns Automatic periodic imports Custom styling options And much more Priority email support is also included. Check out the details on the TablePress website.