=== Diza AI Auto-Blogger – AI Autoblog & SEO Article Writer ===
Contributors: umasankar
Tags: auto blogger, ai writer, autoblog, content generator, seo writer
Requires at least: 5.8
Tested up to: 7.1
Stable tag: 1.4.4
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Automate your entire WordPress blog with Diza AI. Generate SEO-optimised articles, create unique cover art, and publish on a schedule.

== External Services ==

This plugin connects to external cloud APIs provided by Diza AI (https://dizaai.com), OpenAI (https://openai.com), and Google Gemini (https://ai.google.dev) to generate, optimize, and schedule blog articles, outline topics, and generate branded cover images.

* Diza AI Cloud Engine: https://dizaai.com
  - Terms of Service: https://dizaai.com/terms.php
  - Privacy Policy: https://dizaai.com/privacy.php
  - Description: The plugin connects to the Diza AI Cloud Engine to validate account connectivity and proxy AI article generation requests securely without exposing raw API keys on the client site.
* OpenAI API: https://openai.com
  - Terms of Use: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use
  - Privacy Policy: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
  - Description: Optional direct service integration. Site administrators may provide their own OpenAI API key in settings if they wish to generate featured cover images using DALL-E 3.
* Google Gemini API: https://ai.google.dev
  - Terms of Service: https://ai.google.dev/terms
  - Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
  - Description: An optional AI language model provider routed via the Diza AI Cloud Engine to draft and structure blog content.

== Description ==

Diza Auto-Blogger is an automated AI blogging and SEO content generator for your WordPress site. Powered by GPT-4o and Google Gemini, it outlines, drafts, structures, and schedules high-quality blog posts designed to rank.

No developer skills required. Simply connect your Diza AI account, pick your niche, set a schedule, and watch the plugin work in the background.

== Key Features ==
* **SEO-Optimised Output:** Generates structured long-form content with H1/H2/H3 tags, keywords, and intro/conclusions.
* **1-Click Connect:** Sign up, authorize your site, and activate your license instantly without copy-pasting API keys.
* **AI Cover Art:** Generate branded feature images automatically for each post.
* **Smart Scheduler:** Set publication schedules (hourly, daily, weekly) matching your local timezone.
* **Review Mode:** Option to publish drafts first for your approval before going live.

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin files to the `/wp-content/plugins/diza-auto-blogger` directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' screen in WordPress.
3. Go to the 'Diza Auto-Blog' menu in your WordPress dashboard.
4. Click 'Connect Diza AI Account' to verify your site and activate your free quota.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Do I need my own OpenAI API key? =
No. Diza AI provides the AI model access out-of-the-box through your Diza AI account. You only need your own OpenAI key if you choose to enable the optional DALL-E 3 featured image generation.

= How do article limits work? =
Limits reset on the 1st of every month. The Free Tier includes 5 articles/month. Starter includes 50/month, and Pro includes 200/month.

== Screenshots ==

1. Visual 3-step setup guide, instant free trial posts, and active auto-pilot engine controls.

== Changelog ==

= 1.4.4 =
* Diza Brand Red CTAs: Standardized all primary action and signup buttons to Diza's authentic crimson red pill styling (`linear-gradient(135deg, #d0021b, #8b0000)`).
* Single-Row Hero Banner: Realigned trial information and signup button into a seamless, unified horizontal row.
* Dashboard Setup Wizard Avatar: Replaced generic robot emoji in the WordPress Dashboard onboarding notice with the official Diza Robot graphic.

= 1.4.3 =
* Official Diza Robot Asset: Integrated authentic Diza Robot graphic across the hero header and action loading screen.
* Enhanced Hero Conversion: Upgraded trial banner to "Signup & Get 5 Articles Every Month Free" with direct quick-action button.
* Auto Blogger Naming: Standardized "Auto Blogger Live" status across hero controls and schedule accordions.
* Enforced Free Trial Limits: Capped trial indicator at 2/2 and disabled test generation once quota is exhausted with clear guidance to sign up.
* Vibrant Action & Indigo CTA: Upgraded account connection CTA to high-converting Indigo gradient and modernized the generation progress overlay with multi-phase tracking.

= 1.4.2 =
* Redesigned Hero Section: Added Diza Robot avatar, synchronous Auto-Pilot toggle, and prominent 2-post free trial + 5-post monthly benefit banner.
* Premium Smoothed Fields: Refined input dimensions, smoothed borders, and aligned grids for a balanced aesthetic.
* 3-Stage Progression in Step 5: Clearly structured trial generation, free monthly account connection, and scalable paid plans.
* Prominent Centered Save Button: Added a high-contrast, centered primary finish button.

= 1.4.1 =
* Streamlined Setup Wizard: Removed clutter and unnecessary field descriptions for a clean, minimal interface.
* Overhauled Step 4: Replaced bloated review controls and redundant master buttons with a single modern Auto-Pilot toggle switch.
* Compact Choice Cards: Redesigned all choice cards into compact, modern pills.
* Improved Error Handling: Fixed generation response parsing to deliver human-friendly error messages and prevent raw 429 status code alerts.
* Increased Free Trial Quota: Expanded instant trial allowance to 5 sample articles.

= 1.4.0 =
* Major UX Redesign: Implemented an intuitive 5-step accordion setup wizard inspired by modern onboarding best practices.
* Plain, friendly language: Replaced confusing technical jargon with clear, step-by-step guidance.
* Choice Cards: Added visual cards for industry niches, article types (how-tos, listicles, thought leadership), word length, and writing tones.
* Instant 2-Article Trial: New users can test AI post generation with live visual progress before connecting an account.
* Auto-Pilot Controls: Simplified scheduling and active/paused engine controls with safe draft review mode.
* Collapsible Developer Drawer: Moved advanced BYOK API keys and custom prompt settings into a discrete bottom section.

= 1.3.4 =
* Renamed plugin display name to Diza AI Auto-Blogger.
* Redesigned settings page with visual 3-step setup guide and interactive Active/Paused auto-pilot toggle switch.
* Added 2 Free Instant Trial Articles (no signup required) for friction-free onboarding.
* Streamlined settings into minimal, clean layout with collapsible advanced SEO and prompt customization.
* Added official WordPress.org directory banners and UI screenshot assets.

= 1.3.3 =
* Added polite in-admin review prompt notice with direct 1-click rating link on WordPress.org and snooze options.

= 1.3.2 =
* Renamed plugin to Diza Auto-Blogger with official slug diza-auto-blogger.
* Removed external fallback image dependencies for full WordPress.org directory compliance.
* Expanded External Services disclosures and Serviceware documentation.
* Standardized text domains to diza-auto-blogger.

= 1.3.1 =
* Compliance update: Added explicit Third-Party Services disclosures and privacy links.
* Updated compatibility tags for WordPress 7.1.
* Refined editorial prompt formatting and encoding.
* Added contributor author mappings.

= 1.3.0 =
* Initial release of Diza Auto-Blogger.
