Bugs, Feedback & Feature Requests for WP CV Builder

  • ezeetech21

    (@ezeetech21)


    5 days, 23 hours ago

    Comprehensive Feedback & Bug Report

    1. Performance & Architecture

    • Request for Standalone Version: The dependency on WooCommerce for subscriptions significantly slows down site performance. Modern plugins (like Tutor LMS or MasterStudy) are moving towards built-in marketplaces. Making this standalone would drastically improve loading times, especially for the editor page.

    2. Editor UI/UX & Navigation

    • Collapsible Panel: Add a Collapse/Expand arrow for the left-side settings panel (similar to the WP Admin menu). This would allow users to hide the panel and have a full-width preview area for better data entry.
    • Inline Styling: Instead of a separate “Style” tab, provide styling options (colors/typography) directly within each section’s dropdown. Switching between tabs for every minor tweak is inefficient.
    • Data Persistence: Data entered in one template should automatically reflect when switching to another style. Currently, users have to re-enter everything, which is a major drawback.

    3. Visual Bugs & Layout Fixes

    • QR Code Issues: The QR code size adjustment slider and border-radius options are missing. Also, the horizontal/vertical position sliders are not updating in real-time.
    • Section Alignment Bug: Extra sections like “Tools” or “Awards” have misaligned bullet points/arrows. They appear on the extreme left of the page rather than being indented under the section title like the “Education” section.
    • Header Mismatch: The header styles of the free templates do not match the demo screenshots (e.g., the tilt line effect is missing in both).
    • Watermark Bug: The “Enable/Disable watermark” toggle for free users is non-functional; watermarks do not appear on the PDF even when the option is enabled.

    4. Design Flexibility & Features

    • Cross-Column Drag & Drop: Drag-and-drop is currently limited to vertical movement in the sidebar. Users should be able to move sections between columns (e.g., moving “Education” from right to left) directly on the visual previewer.
    • Advanced Layouts: Consider adding 1-3 column layout choices and background effects (like waves or particles) similar to Enhancv to make the plugin more competitive.
    • Header Contact Info: Professional CVs usually display contact details in the header. Please add an option to move Phone/Email/Social links to the top area.
    • Diverse Skill Indicators: Please add 5-Star ratings and Progress Chips/Pills (tags) as alternatives to the current percentage sliders.
    • Icon Customization: * Allow users to customize or change the fixed emojis/icons next to section titles.
      • Make Hobby icons optional. The current library is limited, and users often need to list hobbies without an irrelevant icon.
    • Custom Bullets: Add an option to choose between different bullet styles (Dots, Arrows, Numbering).

    5. Pro Feature Suggestions

    • Custom Uploads: Add a “Custom Upload” feature for sections, unique templates, or assets in the backend.

    Overall: The plugin has great potential, but fixing these alignment bugs and removing the WooCommerce requirement would make it a top-tier tool for the WordPress ecosystem.

    • This topic was modified 5 days, 11 hours ago by ezeetech21.

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