=== Chicory Shoppable Recipes ===
Contributors: chicory
Donate link: http://www.chicoryapp.com/
Tags: chicory, recipe, ingredients, chicoryapp, grocery, store, cook, button
Requires at least: 4.0
Requires PHP: 5.3.0
Tested up to: 6.8
Stable tag: 3.1.7
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Chicory makes recipe monetization easy. Grow revenue for your blog and offer site visitors the ability to shop directly from your recipe content.
== Description ==

Monetize your recipe card with contextual, in-recipe ads from food advertisers that are relevant to your site. Offer your audience a seamless shopping experience at 70+ integrated retailers, including Instacart, Walmart, and Kroger. Join Chicory’s network of 5,200+ major food publishers like Food Network, The Pioneer Woman, and Delish in trusting our solution.  Available in the U.S. only.

Our [Premium](https://chicory.co/chicory-for-food-bloggers) advertisements are placed within the recipe card and targeted to either ingredient keywords or recipe categories. [Recipe Activation](https://chicory.co/chicory-for-food-bloggers) technology makes it easy for site visitors to cart the full recipe at their preferred retailer.

Get started by installing the plugin and completing [this form](https://portal.chicory.co/become-a-chicory-recipe-partner) to set up payment and begin earning revenue. By signing up, you will gain access to Chicory’s self-service insights and reporting dashboard, Partner Portal, which will allow you to understand which recipes and ingredients are driving the most revenue.

= Benefits =

* __Easy Path to Start Earning__

  Working with Chicory is easy! In just a few steps you can make your recipes shoppable and start earning ad revenue.

* __Relevant Recommendations for Your Audience__

  Our consumer research shows that food blogs and recipe sites are the #1 source of inspiration for shoppers. By working with Chicory, you’ll give your audience relevant product recommendations and a seamless way to start their grocery shop.

* __Advertisers You Can Trust__

  Chicory’s media is sold directly to CPG brands and agencies. We keep your audience's site experience in mind and will only show grocery-related advertisements within your recipe card.

* __High-Performing Shoppable Experiences__

  Chicory’s shoppable recipe tech gives your audience the option to select their preferred retailer.

= FAQs & Support =

Please visit our FAQs [here](https://chicory.co/chicory-creators-faqs) for more information.

Our team is available to answer any Chicory-related questions. Email [publishers@chicory.co](mailto:publishers@chicory.co) for support.

== Installation ==

1. Download and install Chicory Shoppable Recipes from WordPress
2. Complete [this sign-up form](https://portal.chicory.co/become-a-chicory-recipe-partner) to set up payment and begin earning revenue

Once installation is complete and you have filled out the above form, you will have access to Chicory’s Partner Portal, a self-service insights and reporting platform. You will be able to access recipe data and track ad revenue to help answer questions like *Which one of my recipes is the most profitable?* and *Which ingredients drive the most revenue for my site?*

== Changelog ==

= 3.1.7 =

* Verified compatibility with Wordpress 6.8

= 3.1.6 =

* Updated plugin screenshots.

= 3.1.5 =

* Updated plugin screenshots.

= 3.1.4 =

* Updated plugin description and FAQ.

= 3.1.3 =

* Updated screenshots.

= 3.1.2 =

* Updated plugin description and FAQ.

= 3.1.1 =

* Verified compatibility with Wordpress 6.5

= 3.1.0 =

* Updated plugin FAQ, Support, and description.

= 3.0.0 =

* Verified compatability with Wordpress 6.2

= 2.0.21 =

* Verified compatability with Wordpress 5.8.2

= 2.0.20 =

* Verified compatability with Wordpress 5.5

= 2.0.19 =

* Verified compatability with Wordpress 5.2

= 2.0.18 =

* Updated documentation and tested flag to reflect compatibility with Wordpress 5.1.1

= 2.0.17 =

* Updated documentation and tested flag to reflect compatibility with Wordpress 5.0

= 2.0.16 =

* Updated documentation

= 2.0.15 =

* Updated readme with latest supported version of Wordpress


= 2.0.14 =

* Updated plugin photos


= 2.0.13 =

* Updated plugin description


= 2.0.12 =

* Updated plugin configuration


= 2.0.11 =

* Removed Chicory button location options from admin
* Compatibility updates for Wordpress 4.9


= 2.0.10 =

* Compatibility updates for Wordpress 4.8


= 2.0.9 =

* Compatibility updates for Wordpress 4.7


= 2.0.8 =

* Adding async="true" to Chicory script


= 2.0.7 =

* Compatibility updates for Wordpress 4.6
* Added new button placement option - "Lower Right Corner of Recipe"


= 2.0.6 =

* Compatibility updates for Wordpress 4.5


= 2.0.5 =

* Bug fix for warnings during installation


= 2.0.4 =

* Adding support for HTTPS


= 2.0.3 =

* Updating description, FAQ, and icon image


= 2.0.2 =

* Moving button placement logic to external system

* Restricting button to singular pages only


= 1.10 =

* Converted to PHP 5.2 compatible syntax

* Added wordpress, php, and plugin version tracking


= 1.9 =

* Using older PHP 4 constant definition syntax

* Showing warning in settings page when PHP version is too old or required extensions are missing


= 1.7 =

* Defaulting button location to bottom of post when PHP extensions libxml, dom, or mbstring are missing.


= 1.6 =

* Added a default for the location setting.


= 1.5 =

* Updated button location settings.


= 1.3 =

* Resolve bugs of not displaying content and images on blog and index page.


= 1.2 =

* Remove chicory button from front page and other pages.

* Chicory button only display on single post.


= 1.1 =

* Remove Top Of Recipe Setting.

* Add Below Ziplist Setting.

* Add Below EasyRecipe Setting.


= 1.0 =

* First version.

== Upgrade Notice ==

Visit us at [chicory.co](http://chicory.co/) to learn more.
