=== ABP Writer – AI Blog Generator ===
Contributors: mariusznowakowski
Tags: ai, blog, seo, content-generator, writing
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.2.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Generate SEO-optimized blog posts with AI and publish them directly to WordPress. Free plan included.

== Description ==

AI Blog Writer brings the power of AI content generation directly into your WordPress dashboard. Configure your blog once, generate topics tailored to your niche, create full-length SEO-optimized articles, and publish them -- all without leaving WordPress.

**Key Features:**

* AI-powered topic generation -- get ~15 SEO-optimized topic suggestions per batch, complete with keywords, angles, and relevance scores
* Full blog post generation (1,500-2,500 words) with meta descriptions and SEO-friendly slugs
* Support for 20 languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and Arabic
* 4-step onboarding wizard: describe your business, set your location, choose keywords, and pick a communication style
* Usage dashboard with stats, activity feed, and account management
* Direct WordPress publishing as draft or published post
* Upgrade path to Pro/Max plans for more posts per month and full automation

**Free Plan Includes:**

* 5 blog posts per month
* 2 topic generation batches per month
* Up to 100 active topics
* Full post generation with meta descriptions

== External Services ==

This plugin connects to the AiBlogPress external service at [aiblogpress.com](https://aiblogpress.com) to provide AI-powered content generation. No data is sent to external servers without explicit user action (clicking Generate or Publish buttons).

**Data sent to AiBlogPress:**

* Blog configuration (business description, location, keywords, communication style)
* Topic generation requests
* Post generation requests
* Account authentication credentials

**Data received from AiBlogPress:**

* Generated topic suggestions with keywords and SEO scores
* Full HTML blog posts with meta descriptions
* Account information and usage statistics

**Service links:**

* Terms of Service: [https://aiblogpress.com/terms-of-service](https://aiblogpress.com/terms-of-service)
* Privacy Policy: [https://aiblogpress.com/privacy-policy](https://aiblogpress.com/privacy-policy)

== Installation ==

1. Upload the `abp-writer-ai-blog-generator` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory, or install directly through the WordPress plugin screen.
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' screen in WordPress.
3. Follow the onboarding wizard to configure your blog and create your account.
4. Start generating topics and posts from the ABP Writer menu in your dashboard.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Is it free? =

Yes! The free plan includes 5 blog posts per month and 2 topic generation batches per month. No credit card required.

= How does it work? =

After installing the plugin, you complete a quick 4-step onboarding: describe your business, set your location, choose target keywords, and pick a communication style. Then you can generate AI-powered topic suggestions, select the ones you like, generate full blog posts, and publish them directly to WordPress.

= Do I need an OpenAI API key? =

No. All AI generation is handled by AiBlogPress servers. You do not need your own API key or any third-party accounts beyond your WordPress site.

= What languages are supported? =

AI Blog Writer supports 20 languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Czech, Romanian, Hungarian, Turkish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and Arabic.

= Can I edit posts after generation? =

Yes. Generated posts are published to WordPress as standard posts, so you can edit them using the built-in WordPress editor just like any other post.

== Screenshots ==

1. Welcome screen with a quick-start call to action for generating your first post.
2. 4-step onboarding wizard for configuring your blog.
3. Topic generation and management interface with SEO scores.
4. Post generation with full preview before publishing.
5. Usage dashboard showing stats and recent activity.

== Changelog ==

= 1.2.0 =
* Renamed plugin to "ABP Writer -- AI Blog Generator" (removed "-Press" per WordPress naming policy)
* Updated slug to abp-writer-ai-blog-generator
* Updated text domain to match new slug
* Changed author to Mariusz Nowakowski

= 1.1.0 =
* Renamed all code prefixes to ABPW_/abpw_ (4-char WordPress requirement)
* Renamed plugin to "ABP Writer -- AI Blog Generator" with abp-writer-ai-blog-generator slug
* Removed local feature gating (Guideline 6 Serviceware compliance)
* Fixed i18n variable usage in gettext calls
* Updated external service documentation
* Bumped "Tested up to" to 6.9

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release
* AI-powered topic and post generation
* 20 language support
* WordPress publishing integration
* Usage dashboard and account management

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.1.0 =
Compliance update: renamed prefixes, improved serviceware compliance, fixed i18n issues. Recommended for all users.

= 1.0.0 =
Initial release of AI Blog Writer. Install to start generating AI-powered blog posts.
