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Surface Kit is the unified engagement platform for WordPress.<\/strong> Instead of installing separate plugins for sticky headers, floating buttons, popup builders, and AI chat\u2014activate only the features you need from one centralized dashboard.<\/p>\n\n Designed for marketers, agencies, and site owners who want to increase conversions without plugin bloat, Surface Kit combines the most-requested engagement features into a lightweight, high-performance toolkit.<\/p>\n\n Most engagement plugins make you choose. You want a sticky header? Install one plugin. You want floating buttons? Install another. You want an AI chatbot? That's a third plugin\u2014plus monthly API costs.<\/p>\n\n Surface Kit eliminates that friction. One plugin. One dashboard. One place to activate, customize, and analyze visitor engagement.<\/p>\n\n Compare what Surface Kit replaces:\n* Traditional sticky header plugins (free\/paid variants)\n* Floating action button builders\n* Notification and popup platforms\n* Separate AI chatbot services\n* Analytics from multiple tools<\/p>\n\n Surface Kit bundles all of this functionality into a single installation with unified analytics.<\/p>\n\n Multi-model AI support means you're never locked into one provider. Seamlessly switch between OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, and Google Gemini\u2014or use multiple models for different purposes.<\/p>\n\n Key Features:\n* Select your preferred AI provider (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini)\n* Secure API proxy routes requests through WordPress to protect API keys\n* Customizable system instructions and brand voice\n* Smart trigger controls: auto-open on scroll, exit-intent, or manual\n* Conversation history persistence across sessions\n* Built-in conversation logging and analytics\n* Mobile-responsive chat widget with custom styling\n* Page-level visibility rules for precise targeting\n* Rate limiting and cost controls<\/p>\n\n The chatbot learns from your site context. Provide documentation, FAQs, or custom knowledge\u2014the AI delivers responses grounded in your actual content.<\/p>\n\n Sticky headers improve UX and reduce bounce. Surface Kit's implementation is universal: works with any theme (Elementor, Divi, Genesis, custom themes), any page builder, and any WordPress setup.<\/p>\n\n Features:\n* Automatic sticky activation when users scroll past original position\n* Scroll-aware fade-in and smooth animations\n* Optional bottom border and drop shadow styling\n* Scroll progress indicator bar (optional)\n* Device-specific visibility (show\/hide on mobile, tablet, desktop)\n* Page-level rules: apply sticky to all pages, selected pages, or exclude specific pages\n* Minimal CSS\/JS footprint\u2014protects Core Web Vitals\n* Real-time visual preview in the admin dashboard<\/p>\n\n No CSS selectors required. Point-and-click setup works with any navbar structure.<\/p>\n\n 11+ button types keep visitors connected to your most important channels. Configure up to 3 active buttons displayed together, or use the orbital hub mode for expandable menus.<\/p>\n\n Supported Actions:\n* Click-to-Chat (WhatsApp, Messenger, Telegram, Instagram, Facebook, X\/Twitter)\n* Click-to-Call phone integration\n* Email shortcuts\n* Scroll-to-top with progress indicator\n* Custom URL buttons\n* Messenger\/SMS workflows\n* Social media links<\/p>\n\n Features:\n* Multi-button orbital hub with custom ordering\n* Trigger-based display (scroll depth, time delay, exit-intent)\n* Device targeting and scheduling windows\n* Page-level include\/exclude rules\n* Custom styling: colors, icons, animations, sizing\n* Analytics: track opens, clicks, and conversions per button\n* Pre-filled messages for click-to-chat\n* Responsive design for all screen sizes<\/p>\n\n Display high-converting offers exactly when visitors are ready to act or about to leave.<\/p>\n\n Features:\n* Exit-intent detection (trigger when cursor moves toward browser exit)\n* Display triggers: immediate, scroll-based (%, distance), time-delayed\n* Smart scheduling: set display windows (date ranges, specific times)\n* Cookie-based frequency control (show once per session, daily, weekly)\n* Page-level targeting: include\/exclude specific pages and post types\n* Device-specific display rules\n* Custom form builder for lead capture\n* Pre-built templates for discounts, lead magnets, announcements<\/p>\n\n All engagement metrics in one place. No external tools required.<\/p>\n\n Metrics Tracked:\n* AI Chatbot: message count, conversation duration, resolution rate\n* Floating Buttons: click-through rate, channel breakdown, conversion source\n* Popups: impressions, click-through rate, form submissions, conversion rate\n* Sticky Navigation: scroll depth, interaction patterns\n* Time ranges: 7 days, 30 days, 90 days, all-time\n* Device breakdown: desktop, tablet, mobile\n* Detailed event logs: timestamps, user actions, conversion sources<\/p>\n\n Built for speed and privacy.<\/p>\n\n Works with every WordPress theme and page builder.<\/p>\n\n Tested with:\n* Elementor (Pro & Free)\n* Divi\n* GeneratePress\n* Astra\n* OceanWP\n* Beaver Builder\n* WPBakery\n* Gutenberg (Block Editor)\n* Custom themes<\/p>\n\n Free Version:<\/strong>\n* Sticky navigation\n* 1 floating button (limited channels)\n* Basic popup builder\n* Keyword-based chatbot (no AI)\n* 90-day analytics retention\n* Essential support<\/p>\n\n Pro Features (Premium):<\/strong>\n* Unlimited floating buttons\n* Multi-model AI chatbot (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini)\n* Conversation history and RAG context\n* Unlimited analytics retention\n* Page-level visibility rules for all features\n* Custom CSS injection\n* Priority support<\/p>\n\n E-commerce stores:<\/strong> AI chatbot answers product questions, sticky checkout button increases conversions, exit-intent discount popup recovers abandoned carts.<\/p>\n\n SaaS applications:<\/strong> Sticky navigation keeps features accessible, floating chat button reduces support tickets, popups promote feature adoption.<\/p>\n\n Marketing agencies:<\/strong> One dashboard controls engagement for multiple client sites, unified analytics proves ROI to stakeholders.<\/p>\n\n Service businesses:<\/strong> Click-to-call buttons convert visitors, AI chatbot qualifies leads 24\/7, sticky booking button is always visible.<\/p>\n\n Content sites & blogs:<\/strong> Exit-intent email capture grows your list, sticky navigation improves content discovery, floating button links to your best-performing content.<\/p>\n\n Surface Kit integrates with third-party AI services only when you enable the chatbot and provide your own API keys. No data is sent to external servers without explicit configuration.<\/p>\n\n OpenAI API<\/strong> (optional, for chatbot)\n* Endpoint: https:\/\/api.openai.com\/v1\/chat\/completions\n* Data sent: model selection, system instructions, conversation messages, API key\n* When: only when enabled and chatbot messages are sent\n* Terms: https:\/\/openai.com\/policies\/terms-of-use\n* Privacy: https:\/\/openai.com\/policies\/privacy-policy<\/p>\n\n Anthropic Messages API<\/strong> (optional, for chatbot)\n* Endpoint: https:\/\/api.anthropic.com\/v1\/messages\n* Data sent: model selection, system instructions, conversation messages, API key\n* When: only when enabled and chatbot messages are sent\n* Terms: https:\/\/www.anthropic.com\/legal\/commercial-terms\n* Privacy: https:\/\/www.anthropic.com\/legal\/privacy<\/p>\n\n Google Gemini API<\/strong> (optional, for chatbot)\n* Endpoint: https:\/\/generativelanguage.googleapis.com\/v1beta\/models\n* Data sent: model selection, system instructions, conversation messages, API key\n* When: only when enabled and chatbot messages are sent\n* Terms: https:\/\/developers.google.com\/terms\n* Privacy: https:\/\/policies.google.com\/privacy<\/p>\n\n No requests are made to these services unless the chatbot is explicitly enabled and configured.<\/p>\n\n For detailed documentation, setup guides, and troubleshooting, visit:\nhttps:\/\/sanchit.pro\/surface-kit-docs<\/p>\n\n Need help? Open a support ticket:\nhttps:\/\/wordpress.org\/support\/plugin\/surface-kit\/<\/p>\n\n Special thanks to the WordPress community for feedback and testing.<\/p>\n\n Surface Kit is released under the GPLv2 or later. See license.txt in the plugin folder or https:\/\/www.gnu.org\/licenses\/gpl-2.0.html for details.<\/p>\n\n\n No. Surface Kit is built for performance with minimal CSS\/JS footprint (under 50KB). Assets only load when features are triggered. Core Web Vitals are protected.<\/p><\/dd>\n Yes. You provide your own API keys from OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google Gemini. You maintain full control over costs and API usage limits. Surface Kit acts as a secure proxy between your website and the AI service.<\/p><\/dd>\n No, you control costs. The AI chatbot only runs when you enable it. You set your own usage limits and can view API costs in real-time.<\/p><\/dd>\nWhy Surface Kit Stands Out<\/h4>\n\n
AI Chatbot - Your 24\/7 Sales and Support Machine<\/h4>\n\n
Sticky Navigation - Keep Navigation Accessible<\/h4>\n\n
Floating Action Buttons - Direct Communication Channels<\/h4>\n\n
Smart Popups - Exit-Intent, Targeted Offers, Lead Capture<\/h4>\n\n
Built-in Analytics Dashboard<\/h4>\n\n
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Does Surface Kit slow down my site?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
Can I use my own AI API keys?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
Does the chatbot require expensive AI API calls?<\/h3><\/dt>\n