=== EffiBadge – AI Visual Content Cards (Share Smarter) ===
Contributors: Efficienza
Tags: Social share, AI, visual content, marketing
Requires at least: 5.2
Tested up to: 6.9
Stable tag: 1.0.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

A plugin that allows users to generate and share visually engaging content cards with AI, designed to boost social media engagement and traffic.

== Description ==

EffiBadge allows you to turn plain text or content snippets into striking, branded visual cards perfect for social sharing.
It integrates an AI-powered engine to suggest layouts, colors, and graphics, making your content stand out on platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

**Key Features:**

* **AI-Powered Design:** Automatically generates attractive visual concepts.
* **Custom Branding:** Apply your own logo, colors, and fonts.
* **One-Click Share:** Easily share cards directly to major social platforms.
* **Shortcode Integration:** Embed the sharing badge anywhere on your site.

== External Services ==

This plugin utilizes the EffiBadge API (https://client.effibadge.com) to provide its core functionality.

*   **Service:** EffiBadge API
*   **Purpose:**
    *   **Activation:** Validates your plugin installation.
    *   **Badge Generation:** Retrieves badge data and configurations associated with your account.
*   **Data Sent:**
    *   **On Activation:** Your website's URL, the plugin version, and activation status.
    *   **On Badge Request:** Your API Key (linked to your EffiBadge account).
*   **Privacy Policy:** https://effibadge.com/privacy_policy.php
*   **Terms of Service:** https://effibadge.com/terms_and_conditions.php
*   **AI Terms of Service:** https://effibadge.com/ai_terms_and_conditions.php


== Installation ==

1.  Upload the `effibadge` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory.
2.  Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.
3.  Navigate to **Settings > EffiBadge** to configure your API key and default card settings.
4.  Use the shortcode `[effibadge_share]` (or your specific shortcode) on any page or post to display the share button.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does this plugin require an external API key? =
Yes, the AI generation features require an API key from Efficienza to function.

= How do I customize the appearance of the visual cards? =
You can customize the cards via the plugin settings page in the WordPress admin panel.

== Screenshots ==

1.  Screenshot of the badge button on a post.
2.  Screenshot of the AI card generation interface.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release of the EffiBadge plugin.
* Implemented core shortcode functionality.
* Integrated AI design API.

= 0.9.0 =
* Beta testing release.