=== AI SEO Article Generator ===
Contributors: ytrofr
Donate link: https://advertiser.co.il
Tags: ai, seo, content-generator, claude, Hebrew
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.8
Stable tag: 1.0.3
Requires PHP: 7.2
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Generate SEO-optimized articles using Claude or OpenAI AI. Features structured content creation and full Hebrew/English support.

== Description ==

AI SEO Article Generator is a powerful WordPress plugin that leverages advanced AI (Claude 3.5 Sonnet or OpenAI GPT-4) to generate high-quality, SEO-optimized content. It's designed for content creators who need to produce engaging, search-engine-friendly articles with proper structure and optimization, featuring full support for both Hebrew (RTL) and English content.

= Key Features =

* **Dual AI Support**: Choose between Claude 3.5 Sonnet or OpenAI GPT-4
* **Background Processing**: Generate long articles (up to 10,000 words) without timeouts
* **Multi-Language**: Full support for Hebrew (RTL) and English content
* **SEO Optimization**: Meta descriptions, keyword density analysis, and schema markup
* **Saved Structures Library**: Create and reuse article templates
* **Smart Content Generation**: AI-powered outlines with proper H2/H3 hierarchy
* **Table of Contents**: Automatic generation with smooth scrolling
* **Readability Analysis**: Flesch reading score for content optimization
* **WordPress Standards**: Fully compliant with WordPress coding standards
* **Security First**: Nonce verification, data sanitization, and SQL injection protection
* **Debug Mode**: Optional logging for troubleshooting

= Use Cases =

* Blog post creation
* Product descriptions
* Service pages
* Educational content
* News articles
* Landing pages

= Requirements =

* WordPress 5.0 or higher
* PHP 7.2 or higher
* MySQL 5.6 or higher
* Claude API key (Anthropic) OR OpenAI API key

== Installation ==

1. Upload the `ai-seo-article-generator` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
3. Navigate to the AI SEO Article Generator settings page
4. Enter your Claude API key
5. Start creating content!

= Configuration =

After activation:
1. Go to **AI SEO Generator > Settings** in your WordPress admin
2. Choose your AI provider (Claude or OpenAI)
3. Enter your API key
4. Configure your preferences (language, debug mode, etc.)
5. Create database tables if prompted
6. You're ready to generate content

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Which AI providers are supported? =

The plugin supports:
- Claude 3.5 Sonnet by Anthropic (recommended)
- OpenAI GPT-4 and GPT-3.5 Turbo

Both provide excellent content generation capabilities.

= Do I need an API key? =

Yes, you need either:
- Claude API key from [Anthropic Console](https://console.anthropic.com/)
- OpenAI API key from [OpenAI Platform](https://platform.openai.com/)

Choose based on your preference and pricing needs.

= What languages are supported? =

The plugin fully supports:
- Hebrew content with RTL layout and Hebrew-specific SEO
- English content with standard LTR layout
- Automatic language detection based on content

= Can I customize the generated content? =

Yes! You can edit all generated content before publishing, create custom structures, and define specific keywords and topics.

= Is the content unique? =

Yes, all content is generated uniquely based on your inputs and requirements. Each generation creates original content.

= How does the SEO optimization work? =

The plugin integrates keywords naturally, creates proper heading structures, generates meta descriptions, and follows SEO best practices.

== Screenshots ==

1. Main dashboard showing content generation interface
2. Article structure builder
3. Generated content preview with SEO metrics
4. Settings page with API configuration
5. Saved drafts management
6. Custom structure templates

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.3 =
* Complete WordPress.org compliance update
* Fixed all Plugin Check errors and warnings
* Added comprehensive documentation (README.md, DEVELOPER.md)
* Reorganized file structure for production
* Improved debug logging system (conditional only)
* Enhanced security with proper escaping and sanitization
* Updated plugin author display to Sigma
* Fixed translators comments placement
* Added phpcs:ignore comments for acceptable warnings
* Cleaned up codebase for submission
* Updated all documentation and version numbers

= 1.0.2 =
* Added OpenAI integration (GPT-4 and GPT-3.5 Turbo support)
* Implemented background processing for long articles
* Added saved structures library feature
* Fixed API key validation bug
* Improved table of contents generation
* Added readability analysis
* Enhanced security with better nonce handling
* Fixed MySQL strict mode compatibility
* Added word count tracking
* Better handling of Hebrew/English content detection

= 1.0.1 =
* Plugin renamed to AI SEO Article Generator
* Added English language support
* Initial timeout fixes
* Basic WordPress standards compliance

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release
* Claude API integration
* Hebrew content generation
* SEO optimization features
* Article structure templates
* Draft management system

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release
* Claude Sonnet 4 integration
* Hebrew content generation
* SEO, AEO, and GEO optimization
* Article structure templates
* Draft management system
* Table of contents generation
* RTL support for Hebrew content

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.3 =
Production-ready release with complete WordPress.org compliance. All Plugin Check issues resolved. Required update before WordPress.org submission.

= 1.0.2 =
Major feature update adding OpenAI support, background processing, and saved structures library. Recommended for all users.

= 1.0.1 =
Important update adding English language support and initial compliance fixes.

= 1.0.0 =
First release of AI SEO Article Generator plugin. Requires Claude API key for operation.

== Additional Information ==

= Support =

For support, feature requests, or bug reports, please use the WordPress.org support forum.

= Database Tables =

The plugin creates three custom tables:
- `{prefix}_ai_seo_article_generator_drafts` - Article drafts and content
- `{prefix}_ai_seo_article_generator_structures` - Article structures  
- `{prefix}_ai_seo_article_generator_saved_structures` - Saved templates

= Privacy =

This plugin sends data to third-party AI services for content generation:
- Claude API (Anthropic) - [Privacy Policy](https://www.anthropic.com/privacy)
- OpenAI API - [Privacy Policy](https://openai.com/privacy/)

No personal data is collected by the plugin itself.

== Credits ==

* Developed by Yotam Rozin (ytrofr) and Sigma
* Powered by Claude 3.5 Sonnet (Anthropic) and GPT-4 (OpenAI)
* Icons from WordPress Dashicons
* RTL support for Hebrew content