=== CapstonAI – AI SEO & GEO Optimization ===
Contributors: capstonai, gregguinho, ielsacapston
Donate Link: https://capston.ai/pricing
Tags: capstonai, capston ai, capston, seo ai, ai seo, meta tags, image optimization, local seo
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.4.0
License: GPL-3.0-or-later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html

AI-powered SEO and GEO for titles, descriptions, keywords, and alt text. Batch workflows, clear dashboard, WebP optimization. You stay in control.

== Description ==

## **CapstonAI (Capston AI) is an AI-powered SEO and GEO plugin for WordPress to optimize titles, descriptions, keywords, and alt text at scale.**

**CapstonAI** unifies **SEO** and **GEO** (Generative Engine Optimization) so your site is discoverable in both classic search and AI answers. It audits each URL, then proposes optimized **meta titles**, **meta descriptions**, **keywords**, and **alt text** you can approve in one click or refine before publish. For large catalogs, run **bulk** operations with live progress and per-item review.

**Why CapstonAI outperforms**
- **Structured relevance**: cleaner, intent-matched metadata that improves CTR in SERPs and increases the likelihood of being cited by LLMs.
- **Page speed signals**: **WebP** conversion and compression support **Core Web Vitals** and efficient crawling.
- **Editor-first control**: suggestions, never silent overwrites.

**Feature highlights**
- Context-aware AI for titles, descriptions, keywords, and alt text  
- **Batch analysis** with progress feedback and bulk approval  
- Image optimization to reduce weight and stabilize UX metrics  
- Works alongside Yoast, Rank Math, or AIOSEO; keep your stack, add AI meta and bulk speed  
- Clean dashboard to track actions, status, and results

**GEO in practice**
- Consistent, explicit metadata improves retrieval quality in LLMs and generative search surfaces.  
- Faster, lighter pages are easier for crawlers and models to ingest.  
- Human-in-the-loop ensures scalable quality across hundreds of URLs.

**Architecture & privacy**
- Lightweight: no front-end CSS/JS payloads added by the plugin  
- Secure admin-side HTTPS calls only, to **https://api-test.capston.ai/**  
- No extra account or API key beyond activation

**Learn more**
- **Website**: [CapstonAI](https://capston.ai)

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### **Who it’s for**

- Content-heavy WordPress sites that need scalable on-page SEO across posts, pages, and custom post types  
- Ecommerce and marketplace catalogs that require fast, consistent metadata at scale  
- News, media, and documentation hubs aiming for high snippet CTR and stable coverage  
- Local and multi-location brands targeting stronger **local SEO** with clean, consistent metadata  
- Agencies, integrators, and hosting providers managing multiple WordPress installs

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== Installation ==

1. Install from the WordPress plugin directory or upload to `/wp-content/plugins/`.  
2. Activate via **Plugins → Installed Plugins**.  
3. Open **CapstonAI** in the admin sidebar and start a scan or batch process.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Is CapstonAI the same as Capston AI? =
Yes. CapstonAI is often referred to as Capston AI or simply Capston. It is the official WordPress plugin by Capston.

= Does CapstonAI overwrite my meta tags automatically? =  
No. CapstonAI generates suggestions. You decide what to apply.

= Is it compatible with Yoast, Rank Math, or AIOSEO? =  
Yes. Keep your current SEO plugin and use CapstonAI for AI-generated meta and bulk workflows. Disable overlaps if needed.

= Do I need an account or API key? =  
No. The plugin authenticates to the CapstonAI API upon activation.

= Will it slow down my site? =  
No. It doesn’t add front-end assets. Operations run via secure admin calls.

= Can I run large batches safely? =  
Yes. Use batch mode with progress feedback, then approve results in bulk or individually.

== Screenshots ==

1. Dashboard overview with progress  
2. Bulk analysis in action  
3. AI title suggestions  
4. AI description suggestions  
5. Keyword and alt text suggestions

== External Services ==

This plugin connects to the CapstonAI API to deliver SEO analysis and suggestions.

**Data transmitted**  
- Page metadata (title, description, alt text) for generating suggestions  
- Site URL, page URL, and a plugin identifier for license/subscription validation

All requests use HTTPS to:  
`https://api-test.capston.ai/`

Service provider: **CapstonAI** ([Website](https://capston.ai))  
[Terms of Service](https://capston.ai/ai-terms-and-conditions/) · [Privacy Policy](https://capston.ai/privacy-policy/)

== Changelog ==

= 1.4.0 =
* Add generation status in cockpit
* Add disabled checkboxes in cockpit
* Add disabled checkboxes in bulk actions
* Delete boost menu item

= 1.3.2 =
* Fix cockpit selection

= 1.3.0 =
* add cockpit menu item

= 1.2.16 =  
* Fix menu item display

= 1.2.15 =  
* Bug fixes

= 1.2.14 =  
* Fix Dashboard UX

= 1.2.13 =  
* Fix Dashboard UI

= 1.2.12 =  
* Update Dashboard UI

= 1.2.11 =  
* Update tags handling

= 1.2.10 =  
* Tested and approved up to WordPress 6.9
* Update limit message
* Fix translations
* Fix inluding files

= 1.2.9 =  
* Update boost progression bar
* Fix translations

= 1.2.8 =  
* Update product URL

= 1.2.7 =  
* Update notifications on dashboard

= 1.2.6 =  
* Bug fixes

= 1.2.5 =  
* Removed bundled jQuery  
* Optimized script handling and caching compatibility  
* Improved compliance with WordPress plugin standards

= 1.2.3 =  
* Bug fixes

= 1.2.2 =  
* Bug fixes

= 1.2.1 =  
* Bug fixes and UI alerts

= 1.2.0 =  
* Performance improvements and bug fixes

= 1.1.2 =  
* Bug fixes and UI enhancements

= 1.1.0 =  
* Added batch processing support  
* Improved image conversion backup handling  
* UI polish

= 1.0.0 =  
* Initial public release

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.2.4 =  
Important: script optimization and caching compatibility.

= 1.2.0 =  
Recommended: performance upgrades and fixes.

= 1.1.0 =  
Enables batch mode and improved backup handling.