=== SEO, Technical SEO, Listings, Reviews & Social Media – BeyondSEO ===

Contributors: rankingCoach
Tags: seo, ai-seo, wordpress-seo, business-listings, review-management
Requires at least: 6.5
Tested up to: 7.0
Requires PHP: 8.0
Stable tag: 1.2.1
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Privacy Policy: https://www.rankingcoach.com/en-us/privacy-policy

SEO optimization, technical SEO, local visibility, reviews, social media, Google Ads, and marketing workflows — directly inside WordPress.

== Description ==

BeyondSEO helps businesses improve their online visibility directly from WordPress.

The plugin combines content optimization, technical SEO tools, local visibility features, review management, social media workflows, ads and connected marketing tools in one streamlined WordPress experience.

Unlike traditional SEO plugins focused only on metadata, BeyondSEO also helps businesses manage visibility across search engines, local listings, reviews, social platforms, and digital marketing channels.

The plugin includes built-in SEO functionality that works directly inside the WordPress editor. Users can optionally connect a free rankingCoach account to access additional visibility and marketing features.

### Included in the BeyondSEO Plugin

BeyondSEO includes built-in WordPress SEO and technical optimization tools designed to improve visibility directly inside the WordPress editor.

Included plugin features:

* Content SEO audits with live scoring
* SEO recommendations for posts and pages
* Metadata optimization
* Readability and content structure analysis
* Header structure analysis (H1, H2, H3)
* Keyword usage optimization
* URL optimization tools
* Canonical URL support
* Schema markup support
* Robots.txt management
* Breadcrumb support
* Broken link audits
* Redirect audits
* Social sharing previews
* Technical SEO recommendations
* Image optimization recommendations
* WordPress-native editor integration

### Extend BeyondSEO with a Free rankingCoach Account

BeyondSEO includes the option to connect a free rankingCoach account that extends your WordPress marketing workflow with additional visibility, reputation, and marketing tools.

Available connected features include:

* Keyword rank tracking
* Competitor monitoring
* Local SEO insights
* Business listings management across 30+ directories
* Review monitoring and response workflows
* AI-assisted review reply suggestions
* Social media publishing and scheduling workflows
* Brand monitoring and online mention tracking
* Google Ads workflows
* Guided marketing recommendations and onboarding

Some advanced automation, AI-powered workflows, monitoring capabilities, and additional marketing features may require a paid rankingCoach plan.

No account is required to use the core SEO functionality included in the plugin.

### Built for WordPress

BeyondSEO integrates naturally into modern WordPress workflows and supports popular themes, page builders, ecommerce plugins, and multilingual setups.

Compatible with:

* Gutenberg
* Elementor
* Most modern WordPress themes and plugins

### Why Choose BeyondSEO?

Many businesses use separate tools for SEO, technical SEO, local listings, reviews, social media, brand monitoring, and advertising.

BeyondSEO helps centralize these workflows directly inside WordPress.

* SEO and technical SEO tools in one plugin
* Local visibility and business listings workflows
* Review monitoring and reputation support
* Social media publishing workflows
* Brand monitoring and online visibility insights
* Content optimization directly inside the editor
* Beginner-friendly setup and guided recommendations
* Built for businesses, freelancers, agencies, and WordPress professionals
* Performance-optimized and built following WordPress best practices

== Getting Started ==

1. Install and activate BeyondSEO from the WordPress plugin directory.
2. Start optimizing your content directly inside the WordPress editor.
3. Optionally connect a free rankingCoach account to access additional visibility and marketing tools.

No account is required to use the core SEO functionality included in the plugin.

== Data Privacy and Security ==

No data is transmitted to rankingCoach servers unless the user explicitly connects a rankingCoach account and grants permission.

BeyondSEO does NOT communicate with external servers by default. Backend communication is fully opt-in and only occurs after explicit user consent.

During onboarding, users can optionally allow the plugin to communicate with rankingCoach services available at:
https://www.rankingcoach.com

This setting can be changed at any time via:

Settings → General Settings → "Allow communication with rankingCoach services"

When enabled, the following information may be processed solely for support, compatibility, security verification, and connected feature functionality:

* Site information and domain
* WordPress and PHP versions
* Plugin configuration and account identifiers
* Request metadata (timestamp, request ID, user agent, IP address)

All data transmissions are secured using encrypted connections and HMAC-SHA256 request signing.

When deactivating the plugin, users can choose to delete all project data and settings associated with their connected rankingCoach project.

For full details:
https://www.rankingcoach.com/en-us/privacy-policy

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Do I need coding skills to use BeyondSEO? =

No. BeyondSEO is designed for beginners, businesses, freelancers, and WordPress professionals who want guided SEO and marketing workflows directly inside WordPress.

= Is BeyondSEO free? =

Yes. BeyondSEO includes built-in SEO and technical SEO functionality that works directly inside WordPress at no cost.

= Do I need a rankingCoach account? =

No. Connecting a free rankingCoach account is optional and provides access to additional tools such as keyword tracking, listings management, review monitoring, social media workflows, brand monitoring, and Google Ads features.

= What does BeyondSEO include? =

BeyondSEO includes content optimization, metadata management, schema markup support, technical SEO tools, readability analysis, redirect audits, broken link audits, and live SEO scoring directly inside WordPress.

= What additional features are available through rankingCoach? =

Optional rankingCoach features include keyword tracking, competitor monitoring, listings management, review workflows, social media publishing, brand monitoring, local SEO insights, and Google Ads workflows.

= Are paid plans required? =

No. BeyondSEO includes free functionality directly inside WordPress. Additional advanced marketing, automation, and monitoring features are available through optional paid rankingCoach plans.

= Does BeyondSEO work with Elementor? =

Yes. BeyondSEO works with most modern WordPress themes and page builders including Elementor and Gutenberg.

= How does the content optimizer work? =

When editing a post or page, BeyondSEO provides live SEO feedback and actionable recommendations related to content structure, keywords, readability, metadata, and technical SEO directly inside the editor.

= Does BeyondSEO support social media workflows? =

Yes. Connected rankingCoach features include social media publishing and scheduling workflows for supported social platforms.

= Does BeyondSEO include brand monitoring? =

Yes. Connected rankingCoach features can help monitor online brand mentions and visibility insights across supported sources.

= Does BeyondSEO help manage online reviews? =

Yes. Connected rankingCoach features include review monitoring and review response workflows across supported platforms.

= Can I manage Google Ads? =

Yes. Connected rankingCoach features include Google Ads workflows and campaign management tools.

= Will BeyondSEO slow down my website? =

No. BeyondSEO is performance-optimized and follows WordPress development best practices. Assets are only loaded where needed.

= Does BeyondSEO support agencies and web professionals? =

Yes. BeyondSEO is suitable for agencies, freelancers, and professionals managing multiple WordPress websites.

= Does BeyondSEO connect to external services? =

Yes. Users can optionally connect BeyondSEO to rankingCoach services to access additional functionality. No external communication occurs without explicit user consent.

= Does BeyondSEO support WordPress Multisite? =

Currently, BeyondSEO supports single-site WordPress installations only. Multisite support is planned for a future release.

= How does onboarding work? =

During onboarding, BeyondSEO can optionally analyze website information to help configure keywords, business categories, and optimization settings. Users can also configure settings manually.

= Why is business information used during onboarding? =

Business information helps generate localized SEO insights, relevant keyword suggestions, and visibility recommendations.

= Which countries are supported? =

BeyondSEO is available in: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Monaco, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Andorra, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Greece, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Albania, Turkey, Cyprus, Malta, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Uruguay, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Israel, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Japan. More regions will be added in future updates.

== Who Should Use BeyondSEO? ==

BeyondSEO is ideal for:

* Small and medium-sized businesses improving online visibility
* Local businesses focused on listings and reviews
* Freelancers, consultants, and content creators managing their own websites
* Web professionals and developers managing WordPress sites for clients
* Agencies offering SEO and digital marketing services
* WooCommerce and ecommerce websites seeking better visibility

== Data Handling Details ==

= What data can BeyondSEO process? =

When users choose to connect rankingCoach services, the following information may be processed:

* Site URL and domain
* Website content used for optimization workflows
* WordPress version and environment information
* Plugin configuration details
* Request metadata and security information

This data is used only for feature functionality, support, compatibility, and security purposes.

= Can users delete their data? =

Yes. During plugin deactivation, users can choose to remove associated project data and settings.

= Who has access to the data? =

Only authorized technical and support personnel have access when necessary for maintenance, support, and security operations.

= Where is the Privacy Policy located? =

Our full Privacy Policy is available at: https://www.rankingcoach.com/en-us/privacy-policy

== Screenshots ==

1. WordPress editor with live SEO suggestions and scoring
2. Technical SEO and content optimization workflows
3. Keyword rankings and online visibility dashboard
4. Plugin onboarding and settings experience

== Changelog ==

= 1.2.1 =
* Bug fixes and stability improvements
* Performance optimizations

= 1.2.0 =
* Bug fixes and stability improvements
* Performance optimizations
* Compatibility updates for WordPress 7.0
* Added agency-focused workflows
* Improved onboarding and keyword detection
* Enhanced Google Ads integrations
* Improved compatibility with caching plugins
* UI improvements in the editor sidebar
* Security hardening improvements
* Improved session handling reliability
* Enhanced listings synchronization
* Resolved compatibility issues with certain themes

= 1.1.3 =
* Initial public release
* SEO optimization workflows
* Technical SEO tools
* Keyword tracking tools
* Listings and reputation management
* Embedded marketing workflows

== External Services ==

BeyondSEO can optionally connect to rankingCoach services:
https://www.rankingcoach.com

These services may provide:

* Keyword rank tracking
* Listings management
* Review monitoring
* Social media publishing workflows
* Brand monitoring and visibility insights
* Google Ads workflows
* Additional marketing functionality

The connection is optional and only activated after explicit user consent.

* Service: rankingCoach – https://www.rankingcoach.com
* Privacy Policy: https://www.rankingcoach.com/en-us/privacy-policy
* Terms and Conditions: https://www.rankingcoach.com/en-us/terms-and-conditions

== Source Code ==

The React front-end source code is compiled using Vite and npm.

The compiled output (`react/dist/`) is generated from the following public source repository:

GitHub:
https://github.com/rankingCoach/beyondseo-react

The repository includes components, stores, build configuration, and build instructions.

== Credits ==

BeyondSEO is developed by the rankingCoach team.

Third-party libraries:

* Action Scheduler (by Automattic) – GPLv2 or later

For additional JavaScript dependencies, see the public source repository:
https://github.com/rankingCoach/beyondseo-react/blob/main/package.json

Special thanks to the WordPress community.
