=== Boostify Blog AI ===
Contributors: stonemdalton
Tags: Boostify Blog AI
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.8
Stable tag: 1.1.8
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Requires PHP: 8.0


Automates blog content creation for clients who need regular, SEO-focused articles.

== Description ==
*Boostify* is a powerful blog automation plugin built by Precise Creation, designed to help WordPress users generate high-quality blog content on a schedule, complete with SEO meta tags, titles, and descriptions — all automatically.


**What It Does:**
Boostify enables users to:
- Automatically generate blog posts at regular intervals (daily, weekly, monthly).
- Include titles, meta descriptions, and relevant tags based on the post content for better SEO performance.
- Manage posting frequency and content volume based on their selected plan.
- Save time and reduce overhead while keeping your site active and relevant.

**Key Features:**
-*Scheduled Blog Creation* – Set it and forget it. Blog posts are created and published on your schedule.
-*AI-Powered Content* – Content is written using advanced AI technology with natural tone and structure.
-*Built-in SEO Tags & Descriptions* – Posts include optimized meta titles and descriptions automatically.
-*Customizable Packages* – Choose your content volume and frequency based on what your business needs.

== External Services ==

This plugin connects to external services to provide AI-powered content generation and enhanced user experience. Below are the third-party services used and what data is transmitted:

=== OpenAI API ===

**What the service is and what it is used for:**
This plugin uses OpenAI's GPT-4o model via their API to automatically generate blog content, including titles, meta descriptions, and SEO-optimized articles based on user-specified topics and keywords.

**What data is sent and when:**
- **Data sent:** Blog topic, word count requirements, number of posts to generate, keywords, and content preferences (including meta tags and image placement instructions)
- **When sent:** Only when users manually trigger content generation or when scheduled blog creation is executed
- **API endpoint:** https://api.openai.com/v1/chat/completions
- **Data format:** JSON-encoded prompts sent via HTTPS POST requests

**Service provider information:**
- **Service provider:** OpenAI, LLC
- **Terms of Service:** https://openai.com/terms/
- **Privacy Policy:** https://openai.com/privacy/

**Data handling:**
- Your API key is stored securely in your WordPress database
- Content prompts are sent to OpenAI's servers for processing
- Generated content is returned and stored locally on your WordPress site
- No personal user data is transmitted to OpenAI beyond the content generation prompts

=== Google Fonts ===

**What the service is and what it is used for:**
This plugin loads Google Fonts (Inter font family) to enhance the visual appearance of the admin dashboard interface.

**What data is sent and when:**
- **Data sent:** Font requests and basic browser information (IP address, user agent)
- **When sent:** When the admin dashboard is loaded
- **Service URL:** https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@400;600;700&display=swap

**Service provider information:**
- **Service provider:** Google LLC
- **Terms of Service:** https://policies.google.com/terms
- **Privacy Policy:** https://policies.google.com/privacy

**Data handling:**
- Font files are cached by your browser
- Google may collect usage statistics as per their privacy policy
- No personal content from your site is transmitted to Google

=== IP Geolocation Service (Optional) ===

**Note:** The plugin includes commented code for IP geolocation services (ip-api.com) for analytics purposes, but this feature is currently disabled by default. If enabled, it would send visitor IP addresses to determine geographic location for analytics.

**Service provider information (if enabled):**
- **Service provider:** IP-API.com
- **Terms of Service:** https://ip-api.com/terms
- **Privacy Policy:** https://ip-api.com/privacy

== Privacy Notice ==

**Important:** This plugin requires external API access to function. By using this plugin, you acknowledge that:

1. **OpenAI API Usage:** Your content generation requests will be sent to OpenAI's servers. While OpenAI has data processing agreements in place, you should review their privacy policy before use.

2. **API Key Security:** Store your OpenAI API key securely. The plugin stores it in your WordPress database, but you are responsible for keeping it confidential.

3. **Content Review:** Always review AI-generated content before publishing to ensure it meets your quality standards and complies with your content policies.

4. **Data Minimization:** The plugin only sends the minimum necessary data (content prompts) to external services.

5. **Local Storage:** All generated content is stored locally on your WordPress site and is not shared with third parties beyond the initial generation request.

== Installation ==
1. Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/boostify directory, or install Boostify through the WordPress Plugins screen.
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' screen in WordPress.
3. Go to the Boostify tab in your WordPress admin dashboard.
4. Set your desired blog frequency and select your content preferences.
5. That’s it! Boostify will begin generating content as scheduled.


== Changelog ==

= 1.1.0 =
* Initial release.

= 1.1.1 =
* full scheduled posting and meta SEO generation.

= 1.1.2 =
* Code refactor and updates.

= 1.1.3 =
* Code refactor and updates.

= 1.1.4 =
* Code refactor and updates.

= 1.1.5 =
* styling issues fixed.

= 1.1.6 =
* Fix Blog count and Images issues.

= 1.1.7 =
* Fix Bold issue in content.

= 1.1.8 =
* Improve Bold work of last release.