=== ClearPost - AI Auto Blogging & SEO Agent ===
Contributors: purposego
Tags: auto blogging, ai blog writer, ai content generator, ai writer, ai seo plugin
Requires at least: 5.3.1
Tested up to: 7.0
Stable tag: 2.0.68
Requires PHP: 7.2
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
The AI autoblogger for WordPress. Researches keywords, writes SEO posts, and publishes on schedule. 30+ posts/month.

== Description ==

**ClearPost is the easiest to use AI SEO plugin that autonomously researches, writes, and publishes SEO-optimized blog posts for WordPress.** Use ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini to auto-generate blog content in 150+ languages. ClearPost handles keyword research, content writing, and auto publishing while you focus on your business. Replace your content agency with an AI SEO agent and blog writer that runs on autopilot.

= Tired of Paying for Blog Content That Doesn't Rank? =

Too much time and money spent on SEO, with too little traffic to show for it:

* Research, design, and SEO tools eat up $500+ of budget
* You keep bouncing between AI tools, SEO tools, and WordPress, wasting precious time context-switching and copy-pasting
* Drafts pile up in your editor and never get finished or published
* You spend too much time learning SEO instead of growing your business
* Or you spend thousands on agencies or freelancers only to get minimal results

= Who Is ClearPost For? =

* **Small business owners** who need blog content for SEO but don't have time to write. You want auto blogging that actually targets the right keywords for your niche.
* **Marketing directors** replacing expensive content agencies. Your agency delivers 12 posts a year for $5,000. ClearPost delivers 30+ posts per month for $99.
* **Solopreneurs and freelancers** who know SEO matters but are tired of the content treadmill. Set up autoblogging once and focus on your clients.
* **WordPress site owners** looking for an AI blog writer that lives inside WordPress with zero learning curve. No new dashboards, no copy-pasting between tools.

= What ClearPost does =

ClearPost replaces expensive agencies and tools with a single, end-to-end AI content writer:

* Gathers context automatically to deeply understand your site, content, and audience
* Builds a totally custom SEO plan designed to drive real traffic
* Creates posts you would actually be happy to publish, lined up in WordPress
* Sit back while your posts rank and you cruise past your competition

**Free forever.** All core features are free with your own AI provider API keys. ClearPost is an AI content generator with no limits: generate posts freely, save your prompt history, and chat with AI to edit your posts faster than ever. An optional premium add-on gives you access to our SEO Agent that indexes your site to ensure new posts fit your established style effortlessly, and autonomously orchestrates SEO research and content creation.

= Built for Yoast SEO, Rank Math, and AIOSEO =

Already running a major SEO plugin? ClearPost meets you where you are. Every generated post arrives in WordPress with the meta description, focus keyword, excerpt, and primary category already filled in - for whichever SEO plugin you have active. No empty Yoast panels. No more "the AI wrote the post but I still have to fill in all the SEO fields myself."

Detection is automatic - ClearPost notices which SEO plugin is active and writes to the right place:

* **Yoast SEO** - populates Focus Keyphrase, Meta Description, Excerpt, and Primary Category on every generated post
* **Rank Math** - same fields written directly into Rank Math
* **AIOSEO** - writes through the AIOSEO v4 model so the sidebar and SERP preview show your post correctly the moment you open it
* **No SEO plugin installed?** - fields are saved alongside the post anyway, ready the moment you do install one

And once your posts are in place, you can have an AI agent help you get the most out of Yoast, Rank Math, or AIOSEO - see Agentic SEO below.

= AI SEO Agent - chat with Claude, ChatGPT, or Cursor (built-in MCP server) =

ClearPost is the only WordPress plugin we know of that ships a full SEO operator surface over **MCP (Model Context Protocol)** - the standard Claude Desktop, Claude Code, ChatGPT, and Cursor use to connect to your tools.

Translation: you can hand your SEO to Claude or ChatGPT the way you'd hand it to a contractor. Not a writing assistant - an operator that reads what's on your site, sees what's ranking and what isn't, and makes the changes for you.

Ask things like:

* "Which of my posts sit at position 5-12 in Google? Tighten their meta descriptions and focus keyphrases."
* "Compare the writing voice of these two posts and update the second one to match."
* "Fill in the SEO meta on every post I published this month, matching the keyword targets in the calendar."
* "Find every post that mentions my old service name and replace it with the new one."

Behind the scenes, the agent uses ClearPost's built-in MCP tools to read your post content, status, and Google Search Console performance; to read and write meta description, focus keyword, excerpt, and primary category in **Yoast SEO**, **Rank Math**, or **AIOSEO**; to update post titles, content, and excerpts; to run safe bulk find-and-replace; to see and update your 30-day content calendar; and to generate new posts through the ClearPost AI pipeline.

Set it up once: the ClearPost dashboard shows your endpoint and a copy-pasteable config snippet for Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, and ChatGPT (Pro/Plus Developer Mode). Then chat with your site like it's a teammate.

Authentication uses your ClearPost license key as a bearer token; every action respects your existing WordPress user permissions.

= Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) Ready =

Search is changing. Google still matters, but AI assistants like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity now answer questions directly, pulling from structured content across the web. Generative engine optimization (also called answer engine optimization) is how your content gets cited by these AI systems.

ClearPost is the first WordPress autoblogger built with GEO in mind:

* **Structured content by default** - every generated post uses clean heading hierarchy, FAQ sections with JSON-LD schema, and concise answer paragraphs that AI assistants can extract and cite
* **MCP tools for AI discoverability** - ClearPost's built-in MCP server means AI agents can read and interact with your content directly, making your site a first-class data source
* **SEO + GEO in one workflow** - no separate tools for traditional SEO and answer engine optimization. The same AI SEO agent handles both, creating content that ranks on Google and gets cited by AI assistants

= Free Version Features (Free Forever) =

* **150+ Languages** - generate high-quality blog posts in any language your audience speaks, including English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Turkish, Chinese, Arabic, and more
* **Generate draft posts in one click** - use OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google Gemini with your own API key
* **AI-Powered Editing** - start "vibe-editing": ask the built-in AI editor to change any post just by chatting with it
* **Generate directly as Gutenberg blocks** - no copy-paste needed, posts look great immediately
* **Support for all top AI models** - choose from OpenAI's GPTs, Anthropic's Claude, or Google's Gemini models
* **Zero learning curve** - lives inside WordPress with no new dashboards or extra logins
* **Prompt history** - recycle and refine winning prompts fast
* **Choose your post type** - generate posts of any kind, even custom post types
* **Always in control** - new posts generate in draft mode, you approve every post before it goes live
* **Embed a link in each post** - the AI can put links in ACF fields too, perfect for directories
* **New! Built for Yoast, Rank Math, and AIOSEO** - generated posts arrive with meta description, focus keyword, excerpt, and primary category already filled in for your active SEO plugin
* **New! Agentic SEO via built-in MCP server** - delegate SEO management to Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, or any AI agent

= Premium Version Features (7-Day Free Trial) =

**Put AI to work while you sleep.** Go further, faster with our SEO Agent. **[Try it free for 7 days](https://clearpostplugin.com?utm_source=wordpress_org&utm_medium=plugin_readme&utm_campaign=premium_cta)** - no credit card required.

* **New! Dashboard Command Center** - see your content engine status, posts generated, and autopilot controls at a glance
* **New! 30-Day SEO Content Calendar** - view, edit, and manage your automated content schedule with a visual calendar
* **New! Automated SEO Research** - AI analyzes your site and competitors to create a keyword-driven content strategy
* **An SEO expert lives inside your site** - gathers context automatically to deeply understand your site, content, and audience, then builds a custom SEO content plan designed to outrank your competition
* **A full AI content team writes for you** - research, writing, formatting, images, links, categories, tags - all handled automatically
* **Autopilot publishing** - set your posts per week, choose to review before publish, and let ClearPost handle the rest
* **Your style, reproduced effortlessly** - the agent creates custom AI instructions based on your site's existing content, so new posts automatically match your established style
* **Unlimited SEO Agent** - use the SEO Agent as much as you need to build your perfect growth strategy
* **Maintain control** - you can edit the AI-created system prompts for fine-grained control over how new posts come out
* **Predictable pricing** - simple monthly subscription with no nasty surprises from usage-based AI provider invoices
* **24/7 Expert Support** - get help directly from the founder. Real humans, real answers, anytime

ClearPost will always be free to use. Our premium cloud service gives users access to advanced features that require intensive processing on our servers. **[Start your 7-day free trial today](https://clearpostplugin.com?utm_source=wordpress_org&utm_medium=plugin_readme&utm_campaign=premium_cta) - no credit card required.**

= How It Works =

**Free Version:**

1. **Setup**: Enter your OpenAI, Anthropic, or Gemini API key, choose your AI model, choose your post type, and write a prompt for the post you want to create.

2. **Generate**: Click "Generate Post" to create a draft post with Gutenberg blocks and optional links.

3. **Review and Edit with AI**: Ask your AI copilot to make an edit and watch it edit your post in real time.

4. **Publish when you're ready**: You remain in full control of the Publish button.

5. **Click to Reuse a Prompt**: Did that prompt work well? Browse your prompt history and click to use it again.

**Premium Version (7-Day Free Trial):**

1. **Start Your Trial**: Click "Start Free Trial" - no credit card required. ClearPost immediately analyzes your site.

2. **Watch the Magic**: Your Dashboard shows ClearPost researching SEO keywords and building your 30-day content calendar.

3. **Review Your Calendar**: See your month of content laid out visually. Edit topics, adjust dates, or let it run on autopilot.

4. **Set Autopilot Preferences**: Choose how many posts per week and whether to review before publish.

5. **Relax**: ClearPost generates and schedules posts automatically. You just review and publish when ready.

= Complete SEO Automation, Not Just Content Generation =

Most AI content generators stop at writing. ClearPost is full SEO automation: keyword research, competitor analysis, content calendar, writing, SEO metadata, and publishing in one end-to-end autoblogging pipeline.

**What sets ClearPost apart as an autoblogger:**

* **Research-first content** - every post starts with real keyword research, not random topics. The AI SEO agent finds what your audience is actually searching for.
* **SEO autopilot** - set your posting frequency and ClearPost runs on content autopilot. 30+ posts per month, each targeting a specific keyword with proper meta descriptions and focus keyphrases.
* **Auto blogging with quality control** - unlike auto blogging tools that publish thin content, ClearPost generates long-form posts that match your site's established voice and style.
* **One subscription replaces your stack** - no more juggling Semrush + Jasper + WordPress. One AI content generator handles the entire pipeline from keyword discovery to published post.

Your Dashboard shows your content engine at a glance: posts generated, scheduled content, SEO performance, and autopilot controls in one place.

= Ready to grow on autopilot? =

Picture your analytics one month from now:

* A fresh article goes live every single day
* Search impressions climb, clicks follow, conversions roll in
* Competitors wonder how you suddenly outpace their content teams

With ClearPost, that future starts now. **[Start your 7-day free trial](https://clearpostplugin.com?utm_source=wordpress_org&utm_medium=plugin_readme&utm_campaign=premium_cta)**, cancel anytime.

== Installation ==

1. Upload the `clearpost-simple-ai-auto-post` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
3. Go to the 'ClearPost AI' Settings page to configure your AI provider API keys and other options

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Is this plugin free? =

Yes, the core functionality is forever free to use with your own AI provider API keys. The optional premium add-on offers the SEO Agent, content analysis, site context architecture, and scheduling features that require intensive processing on our servers. **[Try premium free for 7 days](https://clearpostplugin.com?utm_source=wordpress_org&utm_medium=plugin_readme&utm_campaign=premium_cta)**, cancel anytime.

= Can ClearPost create AI blog posts for WordPress automatically? =

Yes! ClearPost is built specifically for AI blog post creation in WordPress. The free version lets you generate blog posts in one click using ChatGPT (OpenAI), Claude (Anthropic), or Gemini (Google). The premium version takes it further - it automatically researches SEO keywords, plans your content calendar, and generates and publishes blog posts on autopilot while you focus on running your business.

= Does ClearPost work in my language? =

Yes! ClearPost generates blog posts in over 150 languages. Whether your audience reads English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Turkish, Chinese, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, or any other language, ClearPost creates natural, high-quality content. Just tell it what language to write in and it handles the rest.

= Do I need an API key to use this plugin? =

The free version requires you to obtain an API key from OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google. Premium users do not need to input their own AI provider API keys.

= Can I customize the generated content? =

Yes, you can customize the prompt used for content generation in the plugin settings. Premium users get AI-generated system prompts that automatically match your site's style.

= Does this plugin support custom post types? =

Yes, you can select any public post type as the target for generated content, whatever your custom theme or setup uses.

= Does this plugin allow me to embed links in the generated content? =

Yes, you can embed URL links in the generated content by selecting an ACF field or other link field. The AI will automatically add the link to the selected field - perfect for directory listings or product reviews.

= Is this plugin suitable for directory sites? =

Yes, ClearPost works exceptionally well for directory sites. It can quickly create directory posts with embedded links, making it ideal for creating great directory content.

= How does this plugin help with SEO? =

ClearPost builds a totally custom SEO content plan designed to drive real traffic. By making it easy to create great content targeting specific, niche, long-tail keywords, ClearPost helps you reach searchers looking for exactly what you offer.

= What's the difference between this and other AI content generators? =

ClearPost is your complete AI content growth engine. Instead of bouncing between AI tools, SEO tools, and WordPress, you get a single end-to-end workflow that gathers context, builds your SEO strategy, and creates posts you'd actually be happy to publish - all inside WordPress with zero learning curve.

= What additional features do I get with the Premium version? =

The Premium version puts AI to work while you sleep. **[Start with a 7-day free trial](https://clearpostplugin.com?utm_source=wordpress_org&utm_medium=plugin_readme&utm_campaign=premium_cta)** - no credit card required:

* **Dashboard Command Center** - see your content engine status, metrics, and autopilot controls at a glance
* **30-Day SEO Content Calendar** - view, edit, and manage your automated content schedule visually
* **Automated SEO Research** - AI analyzes your site and creates a keyword-driven content strategy
* **An SEO expert lives inside your site** - gathers context automatically and builds a custom SEO content plan designed to outrank your competition
* **A full AI content team writes for you** - research, writing, formatting, images, links, categories, tags - all handled automatically
* **Autopilot publishing** - set posts per week and review-before-publish preferences
* **Your style, reproduced effortlessly** - the agent creates custom AI instructions so new posts automatically match your established style
* **Unlimited SEO Agent** - use it as much as you need to build your perfect growth strategy
* **24/7 Expert Support** - get help directly from the founder, real humans, real answers, anytime

**[Learn more and start your free trial →](https://clearpostplugin.com?utm_source=wordpress_org&utm_medium=plugin_readme&utm_campaign=premium_cta)**

= How does the Premium version's content analysis work? =

The SEO Agent scans and indexes your existing posts to deeply understand your unique voice, formatting patterns, style, and topics. It then creates custom AI instructions so new posts automatically match your established style, saving you from prompt engineering for every post.

= Can ClearPost replace my content agency or freelance writer? =

Yes. ClearPost generates 30+ blog posts per month for $99, compared to $2,000-$5,000/month for a content agency that typically delivers 2-4 posts. The AI researches your niche, targets your local keywords, and matches your writing style. Many users switch from agencies to ClearPost and see more content published at a fraction of the cost.

= Does ClearPost work with ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini? =

Yes! The free version supports all major AI models: OpenAI's GPT models (ChatGPT), Anthropic's Claude models, and Google's Gemini models. Just enter your API key and start generating. Premium users don't need their own API keys.

= Can ClearPost do auto blogging on autopilot? =

Yes. The premium version is a complete auto blogging solution. Set your posts per week (up to daily), and ClearPost handles everything: SEO keyword research, content writing, image selection, and publishing. You can review posts before they go live, or let it run fully on autopilot.

= How do I start the 7-day premium trial? =

Install the plugin, activate it, open the ClearPost dashboard, and click Start Free Trial. No credit card required.

= Why does ClearPost have fewer reviews than older plugins? =

ClearPost recently relaunched as a full 2.0 SEO agent, with weekly releases adding calendar, GSC, SEO metadata, and MCP tools. Try it risk-free for 7 days.

= Will ClearPost publish without my approval? =

You control publishing. ClearPost can draft posts for your review, or publish on schedule if you enable autopublish. Review-before-publish is the default.

= Is ClearPost an SEO automation tool? =

Yes. ClearPost automates the entire SEO content workflow: keyword research, content planning, writing, SEO metadata, and publishing. Most SEO automation tools handle one piece (like keyword tracking or meta tag optimization). ClearPost handles the full pipeline end-to-end, from discovering what your audience searches for to publishing optimized posts on schedule.

= Can I use ClearPost as an autoblogger? =

Yes. ClearPost is a full-featured autoblogger that goes beyond basic autoblogging. Instead of just scraping or spinning content, ClearPost's AI researches your niche, writes original long-form posts, fills in SEO metadata, and publishes on your schedule. Set it to SEO autopilot mode and it will maintain your content calendar indefinitely.

= What is generative engine optimization and does ClearPost help? =

Generative engine optimization (GEO), also called answer engine optimization, is optimizing your content so AI assistants like ChatGPT and Perplexity cite it when answering questions. ClearPost helps by generating structured content with FAQ schema, clean heading hierarchy, and concise answer paragraphs that AI systems can extract. ClearPost is also the only WordPress plugin with a built-in MCP server, making your site directly accessible to AI agents.

= How is ClearPost different from other AI content generators? =

Most AI content generators are writing assistants: you provide a topic, they generate text, you copy-paste into WordPress. ClearPost is an AI SEO agent: it researches your keywords, plans your content calendar, writes posts in your voice, fills in SEO metadata for Yoast/Rank Math/AIOSEO, and publishes on schedule. It replaces your content agency, not just your writing tool.

== Screenshots ==

1. The ClearPost Dashboard showing your content engine status, posts generated, and the 30-day SEO content calendar with scheduled posts.
2. AI agent-created SEO strategy description in the Site Context tab, showing your unique positioning and content approach.
3. AI Editor Agent in action: just tell it what you want changed and watch it edit your post in real time.

== Third Party Services ==

This plugin connects to the following third party services to provide AI content generation functionality:

**AI Provider APIs (At Least One of These is Required to Use the Free Version)**

The plugin connects to AI provider APIs to generate content. To use the free version, you must provide your own API key for at least one of these and agree to the respective service's terms:

* **OpenAI** - Used for GPT model content generation
  - Service: https://openai.com/
  - Privacy Policy: https://openai.com/privacy/
  - Terms of Service: https://openai.com/terms/

* **Anthropic** - Used for Claude model content generation  
  - Service: https://www.anthropic.com/
  - Privacy Policy: https://www.anthropic.com/privacy
  - Terms of Service: https://www.anthropic.com/terms

* **Google AI (Gemini)** - Used for Gemini model content generation
  - Service: https://ai.google.dev/
  - Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
  - Terms of Service: https://policies.google.com/terms

**Premium Add-On Service (Fully Optional)**

* **ClearPost Premium** - Our premium service provides an AI content analysis agent and directly manages AI provider API access
  - Service: https://saiap.gopurposego.com
  - When enabled, your site's content is indexed on our server and analyzed by our Content Analysis AI Agent to automatically specify your writing style and content strategy, so future posts are generated in exactly your style without tedious manual prompt engineering
  - Premium users' content generation requests are processed through our servers to enable full management of AI model usage with increased context
  - Premium users can edit all context provided to the AI providers and can request removal of their data from our server at any time
  - Privacy Policy: https://gopurposego.com/saiap-privacy/
  - Terms of Service: https://gopurposego.com/saiap-terms/

**User Analytics (Optional)**

* **ClearPost Analytics** - Optional usage analytics to help improve the plugin
  - Used to understand how the plugin is being used and identify areas for improvement
  - Collects anonymous usage data such as: plugin activation, content generation events, error occurrences, and feature usage
  - No personal information, site content, or API keys are transmitted
  - Can be disabled at any time in plugin settings
  - Data is processed by our analytics service to improve plugin functionality and user experience
  - Privacy Policy: https://gopurposego.com/saiap-privacy/
  - Terms of Service: https://gopurposego.com/saiap-terms/

**Data Usage**

* **Free Core Plugin**: Your prompts and generated content are sent directly to your chosen AI provider (OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google). No data is sent to our servers unless analytics is enabled.
* **Premium Add-On**: Your existing post content is indexed on our server and analyzed by our Content Analysis AI Agent, and your content generation requests are processed through our premium service to provide enhanced features.
* **Analytics (if enabled)**: Anonymous usage statistics are collected to improve the plugin. No personal data, content, or API keys are transmitted.

== Changelog ==

= 2.0.68 =
* Fixed: images added through the editor chat are now uploaded to your media library instead of linking to the original source.

= 2.0.67 =
* Updated: plugin directory keywords to improve discoverability.

= 2.0.66 =
* Added: Calendar capacity hint for paid users when calendar is full.

= 2.0.65 =
* Added: Posts/week dropdown now reflects your plan's limit with a link to upgrade.

= 2.0.64 =
* Added: Clarence can now see and work with draft posts, not just published ones.
* Fixed: Draft post URLs (?p=ID format) are now resolved correctly.

= 2.0.63 =
* Fixed: license key recovery after plugin reinstall.

= 2.0.62 =
* AI assistant can now search and add free images to your posts.

= 2.0.61 =
* Bug fixes and polish.

= 2.0.60 =
* Bug fixes and polish.

= 2.0.59 =
* Bug fixes and polish.

= 2.0.58 =
* **Chat with ClearPost from Claude or ChatGPT** - built-in MCP server lets Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and other MCP clients list, read, and update your posts directly.
* **SEO plugin integrations** - Yoast SEO, Rank Math, and AIOSEO are now first-class. ClearPost detects which one is active and fills the meta description, focus keyword, excerpt, and primary category on every generated post.

= 2.0.54 =
* Auto-fill Yoast SEO, Rank Math, and AIOSEO fields on every generated post: meta description, focus keyphrase, excerpt, and primary category. Detects which SEO plugin is active on your site and writes to the right keys, so no more empty SEO panels.

= 2.0.53 =
* The "enjoying ClearPost?" review prompt now appears as a dismissible admin notice on the WordPress dashboard and posts list. Asks from the first published post, celebrates milestones (5, 10, 25, 50+). "Maybe later" snoozes for 30 days; "Don't ask again" hides permanently. Only shows while posts are actively publishing (7-day freshness gate).

= 2.0.52 =
* New "Categories & Tags" setting lets you control whether the AI can create new categories and tags, or pick from the ones you've set up. Defaults to your existing taxonomy.

= 2.0.51 =
* Bug fixes and polish.

= 2.0.50 =
* Bug fixes and polish.

= 2.0.49 =
* New: built-in MCP server - connect Claude, Cursor, and other AI assistants to list, update, and bulk-edit your ClearPost posts and read Google Search Console performance per post. Setup card on the ClearPost dashboard.

= 2.0.48 =
* Internal: plugin reports its own deactivation to our backend so we can tell manual deactivation apart from WordPress fatal-error auto-deactivation. No user-facing change.

= 2.0.47 =
* Bug fixes and polish.

= 2.0.46 =
* Bug fixes and polish.

= 2.0.45 =
* Bug fixes and polish.

= 2.0.44 =
* Updated: default OpenAI model is now GPT-5.4.
* Bug fixes and polish.

= 2.0.43 =
* Improved: post-review notifications now arrive as a single ranked daily digest instead of per-post emails. Better deliverability, less inbox noise.

= 2.0.42 =
* New: Search performance dashboard - see real clicks and impressions the moment you connect Google Search Console (Premium).
* Improved: Reliable post delivery on every host. Scheduled posts arrive on time even on Cloudflare, SiteGround, and LiteSpeed setups.
* Bug fixes and polish.

= 2.0.39 =
* Routes upgrade checkout through the backend so affiliate referrals (PromoteKit) are credited on conversion.

= 2.0.38 =
* New: Meet Clarence, your AI SEO agent. Ask about your keywords, calendar, rankings, and settings, or tell him to make changes, all through conversation. (Premium)
* New: Google Search Console integration - connect GSC to see clicks and impressions on your dashboard. (Premium)
* New: Dashboard chart panel with toggleable GSC performance view and autopilot settings. (Premium)
* New: Claude Opus 4.7 model support.

= 2.0.37 =
* New: Post update support - the content pipeline can now update existing posts, not just create new ones (Premium).

= 2.0.36 =
* New: Regenerate button now re-runs the full SEO pipeline - keyword research, strategy, and calendar (Premium).
* Improved: Smarter keyword selection with location-aware targeting and content diversity (Premium).

= 2.0.35 =
* New: FAQPage JSON-LD schema for Google rich results - FAQ sections now eligible for expandable Q&A in search (Premium).
* Improved: Anti-AI writing patterns for more natural, differentiated content (Premium).
* Improved: Featured snippet optimization with inverted pyramid structure (Premium).
* Fixed: Screenshot description in readme.

= 2.0.34 =
* New: "Example Posts" field in onboarding wizard - paste URLs of posts you like and ClearPost will match the style.
* Improved: Smarter content briefs with topical cluster awareness - posts now know their role in your content architecture (Premium).
* Improved: Better prompt engineering for higher quality AI-generated content (Premium).

= 2.0.33 =
* Fixed: "Add Keyword" button icon alignment.

= 2.0.32 =
* Fixed: "Add Keyword" button icon alignment (incomplete).

= 2.0.31 =
* New: Keyword Rank Tracker with daily SERP position monitoring (Premium).
* New: "Add Keyword" button to track existing or custom keywords (Premium).
* New: Volume and Difficulty columns in Rank Tracker (Premium).

= 2.0.30 =
* Fixed: License activation sync timing.

= 2.0.29 =
* Improved: Editor chat reliability on shared hosting environments.

= 2.0.28 =
* Improved: New first-run experience with populated calendar preview showing what ClearPost will do for your site.
* Improved: Outcome-focused copy and consistent messaging across all CTAs.
* Fixed: "Start Free Trial" button now works on all admin pages, not just the plugin dashboard.

= 2.0.25 =
* New: Skip button replaces calendar item with different keyword (Premium).

= 2.0.24 =
* New: Author selection for generated posts with "Save as defaults" button.
* Improved: Better site context for AI content generation.
* Fixed: Duplicate calendar items appearing after calendar regeneration.

= 2.0.23 =
* Improved: Editor chat can now discover pages and custom post types for internal linking (Premium).
* Improved: Editor chat can fetch homepage content for linking (Premium).

= 2.0.22 =
* Fixed: "Posts Scheduled" metric now shows total across all months, not just the current month view.

= 2.0.21 =
* Fixed: Posts scheduled count.

= 2.0.20 =
* Improved: Editor chat reliability for long-running AI requests.

= 2.0.19 =
* New: Backend push generation - posts pushed directly from server for reliable scheduling (Premium).
* Fixed: Posts Scheduled metric now counts all scheduled posts, not just those in current calendar view.

= 2.0.16 =
* New: Change Date button in calendar item modal - reschedule planned posts with inline date picker (Premium).

= 2.0.15 =
* New: Agentic Image Pipeline - AI now visually selects and inserts relevant images into generated posts (Premium).
* New: Feature images and inline images are automatically added to break up content and improve engagement.
* New: Images sourced from Unsplash with proper attribution for SEO-friendly alt text.
* Fixed: Image sideload now handles URLs without file extensions (Unsplash compatibility).

= 2.0.14 =
* Fixed: Trial day display now reflects server-side extensions (was showing "Day X of 7" even after trial extended).

= 2.0.12 =
* Improved: Trial expiration syncs automatically from server when viewing Dashboard.

= 2.0.11 =
* Fixed: Calendar now shows all dates in current month (previously hid dates before current week).

= 2.0.10 =
* Improved: Trial setup and email capture reliability.
* Improved: Trial scenario detection for upgrade prompts.

= 2.0.9 =
* New: AI Editor can now add internal links to existing posts - just ask "add internal links to this post" and the AI finds relevant posts on your site (Premium, Claude models).
* New: AI Editor can search the web for external citations and references when editing posts.

= 2.0.8 =
* Improved: Long-running AI generations (Claude Opus models) no longer timeout - uses async streaming for reliable completion.
* Improved: Real-time progress feedback during post generation shows AI status updates.

= 2.0.7 =
* Various bug fixes and performance improvements.

= 2.0.6 =
* New: Funnel stage classification shows where each keyword fits in the buyer journey (Informational, Consideration, Decision).
* Improved: Calendar item details now display funnel stage for better content mix visibility.
* New: Remote cron trigger endpoint for reliable scheduled post publishing on sites with disabled WP-Cron (Premium).

= 2.0.5 =
* Improved: Local SEO content now distributed evenly across your service locations.
* Improved: "Near me" keywords automatically converted to location-specific keywords for better local rankings.
* New: Localized content ratio adapts to your target locations (more locations = more local content).
* Improved: Onboarding wizard now allows up to 10 competitor URLs (previously 3).

= 2.0.4 =
* New: Edit your site profile directly from the Site Context tab (Premium).
* Improved: Site Overview card displays your wizard data for easy reference.

= 2.0.3 =
* Fixed: Resolved an issue with admin menu icon loading.

= 2.0.2 =
* Fixed: Plugin now properly cleans up all options and transients on uninstall, preventing stale data from persisting after reinstall.

= 2.0.1 =
* Improved wizard prefill: AI now analyzes full page and post content instead of short excerpts.
* Homepage content is now explicitly fetched for better site understanding.
* Competitor URL discovery: AI uses web search to find real competitors in your niche during onboarding.
* Better onboarding experience with more accurate prefilled wizard fields.
* Fixed: "Generate Now" success banner now shows correct button text for published vs. draft posts.

= 2.0.0 =
* Major release! Complete UI overhaul with new Dashboard experience.
* 30-day SEO Content Calendar: View, edit, and manage your automated content schedule.
* Automated SEO Research: AI analyzes your site and creates a keyword-driven content strategy.
* New Dashboard: See your content engine status, metrics, and autopilot controls at a glance.
* Onboarding Wizard: Guided setup for new sites to get started quickly.
* 7-day Free Trial: Try all premium features with no credit card required.
* WordPress Dashboard Widget: Quick status overview on your main admin screen.
* Global Admin Banners: Stay informed about your ClearPost status across WordPress.
* Improved autopilot settings: Control posts per week and review-before-publish options.
* Better site context analysis for more relevant content generation.

= 1.2.23 =
* Small bugfixes and performance improvements.

= 1.2.22 =
* Big update! Post maps, inline images, new models, formatting improvements, and more.
* Post map formulas: Add, edit, and reuse post maps to guide the AI to create posts in your specific format.
* Drop in a link to the post you want to mimic, and the AI will create an editable post map structure.
* Inline image placement: Automatically add on-brand inline images into the right sections of each post.
* Images are fetched from Google Images and inserted in the background after generation.
* New models: Gemini 3, GPT 5.1, Claude Sonnet and Opus 4.5 now available.
* Better SEO Strategy and Keywords with refined target keywords you can edit.
* Models are now enabled to search the internet for sources and link them.
* Tables are now supported inside posts for easier data visualization.
* Added markdown support in the AI post editor chat, including links.
* Fixed a formatting issue in newly generated posts.

= 1.0 =
* Initial release
